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John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet: pictures from the Bristol Proms

The iconic British composer was joined on stage by Classic FM's very own John Suchet for an exploration of his life in music – and a bit of a surprise birthday celebration!

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    1. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    Composer John Rutter, whose choral works are performed around the world, spoke about his life and music with Classic FM's John Suchet. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    2. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    3. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Suchet, on stage at Bristol's Old Vic. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    4. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Suchet on stage in Bristol. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    5. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    The event was to mark the composer's 70th birthday, this September. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    6. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    7. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    8. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    There was even a birthday cake! Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    9. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    10. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    11. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    12. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    13. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    16. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    Members of the choir of Clare College, Cambridge – with which John Rutter is closely associated – performed on stage in Bristol. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    17. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    18. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    19. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    20. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    21. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    22. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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    23. John Rutter in conversation with John Suchet

    John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay

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