Friday, September 15, 2023

FRIDAY MUSIC: Ola Gjeilo, by JD

 "Ola Gjeilo is one of the most frequently performed composers in the choral world. An accomplished pianist, improvisations over his own published choral pieces have become a trademark of his collaborations. Although Norwegian by birth, it is perhaps Ola’s adopted country of America that has influenced the composer’s distinctive soundworld the most, evolving a style that is often described as cinematic and evocative, with a lush, harmonious sound.

"Ola grew up in a musically eclectic home listening to classical, jazz, pop and folk, a broad background he later incorporated into his classical composition studies at The Juilliard School, the Royal College of Music in London, and currently as a New York City-based freelance composer. He is especially inspired by the improvisational art of film composer Thomas Newman, jazz legends Keith Jarrett and Pat Metheny, glass artist Dale Chihuly and architect Frank Gehry."

Ola Gjeilo - The Lake Isle ft. Tenebrae

CWU Chamber Choir: Gjeilo - "Luminous Night of the Soul"

Ola Gjeilo - The Rose

Ubi Caritas (Ola Gjeilo) - Ensamble Oikos

Ola Gjeilo - Tundra

Choras Bel Canto: DREAMWEAVER (Gjeilo)

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