| Gloria | |
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| Sacred vocal music by John Rutter | |
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| Text | Gloria |
| Language | Latin |
| Dedication | Mel Olson |
| Performed | 5 May 1974: Omaha, Nebraska |
| Published | 1976 |
| Movements | 3 |
| Scoring |
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John Rutter's Gloria is a musical setting of parts of the Latin Gloria. He composed it in 1974 on a commission from Mel Olson, and conducted the premiere in Omaha, Nebraska. He structured the text in three movements and scored it for choir, brass, percussion and organ, with an alternative version for choir and orchestra. It was published in 1976 by Oxford University Press.
The work has been recorded several times, including a first recording conducted by the composer, and has enjoyed success over the years. It has been performed by both professionals and lay ensembles. Described as "exalted, devotional and jubilant",[1] it has been part of Christmas concerts.