John Rutter and Gloria

American disco icon Gloria Gaynor, from Newark, New Jersey, is celebrated for her powerful vocals and the enduring anthem "I Will Survive." A Grammy-winning artist, her music blends disco, R&B, and soul. Gaynor is also known for "Never Can Say Goodbye" and her gospel album "Testimony," which earned her another Grammy. She is recognized for inspiring generations with her resilient spirit and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2025.

English composer and conductor John Rutter is widely known for choral works like Gloria, Requiem, and Magnificat. A Cambridge University alumnus, he formed the Cambridge Singers and edited the Carols for Choirs series. His honors include a CBE and a Lambeth Doctorate of Music.