Background
Ola Gjeilo was born on May 5, 1978, to Inge and Anne-May Gjeilo, and grew up in Skui, Norway.
(This moving, lush and symphonic work with piano and strin...)
This moving, lush and symphonic work with piano and string quartet has a contrasting brighter, lighter feel than "Dark Night of the Soul." Added contemporary text describes the divine spirit of all art. An outstanding work! Available separately: SSAATTBB, String Quartet (Full Score and Parts), String Quartet (Full Score only). Duration: ca. 10:30.
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(Prelude - If you need a stunning opening for your next co...)
Prelude - If you need a stunning opening for your next concert, this may be it! Of simple A-B-A form, its joyful and celebratory starting and closing sections frame a more serene middle part. The Latin Exsultate, Jubilate text sings well and encompasses a positive - Gjeilo, Ola - Walton-Scheibe - WJMS1093 - 884088144715 - 12 Pages - Publisher, GIA MUSIC
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(Sanctus - This work is atmospheric and intense, featuring...)
Sanctus - This work is atmospheric and intense, featuring contrasts of ethereal melody lines supported by stately, rich harmonies. Unified by a repeated, modulated motif in the ‰ÛÏHosanna‰Û section, this sensual yet spiritual Sanctus from inimitably original Norwe - Gjeilo, Ola - SATB divisi - Walton - WW1396 - 12 Pages - Publisher, GIA MUSIC
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(Luminous Night of the Soul (Vocal Score) - This moving, l...)
Luminous Night of the Soul (Vocal Score) - This moving, lush and symphonic work with piano and string quartet has a contrasting brighter, lighter feel than Dark Night of the Soul em . Added contemporary text describes the divine spirit of all art. An outstanding work! Available - But NOT included separately: - Ola Gjeilo - SSAATTBB - Walton - Charles Anthony Silvestri - WW1490 - 884088657604 - 52 Pages - Publisher, GIA MUSIC
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(Tundra - Scenes from Gjeilo's majestic native Norway insp...)
Tundra - Scenes from Gjeilo's majestic native Norway inspired this contemporary poem. Words and music are fused in a poignant, yet lyrical work with a pulse of its own. An excellent festival choice for mature women's choirs. Full score and Optional String Quartet - Gjeilo, Ola - Walton - WW1459 - 884088549275 - 16 Pages - Publisher, GIA MUSIC
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(by Ola Gjeilo Inspired by the grace and passion of a medi...)
by Ola Gjeilo Inspired by the grace and passion of a medieval poem, this extended work offers intense dramatic exchanges between choir, piano and string quartet. Sentiments of stillness and peace are beautifully portrayed, making this a memorable work for both singers and audience! Available separately: SSAATTBB, String Quartet (Full Score and Parts), String Quartet (Full Score only). Duration: ca. 14:00.
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(Northern Lights - Set to the Latin ÌÕPulchra es amica mea...)
Northern Lights - Set to the Latin ÌÕPulchra es amica meaÌÒ text from Song of Solomon, this easy-to-prepare composition is a great selection for high school, church and community choirs. With music inspired by the aurora borealis atmospheric lights, this song will render a - Gjeilo, Ola - SATB - Walton - WW1447 - 884088493615 - 12 Pages - Publisher, GIA MUSIC
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(The Ground - Based on a chorale motif from the last movem...)
The Ground - Based on a chorale motif from the last movement of his Sunrise Mass, the composer has developed the beautiful melody into a free-standing anthem. Optional String Quartet or Ensemble available. Duration: ca. 3:30. - Gjeilo, Ola - Walton - WW1460 - 884088552435 - 12 Pages - Publisher, GIA MUSIC
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(Ubi Caritas - With a sound at once modern and medieval, t...)
Ubi Caritas - With a sound at once modern and medieval, this remarkable setting of the familiar Latin text starts in unison and evokes plain chant, and gradually unfolds into wider harmonies and more modern harmonic language. Not unduly challenging in terms of vocal ra - Gjeilo, Ola - SATB - Walton - WW1386 - 884088141134 - 8 Pages - Publisher, GIA MUSIC
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(Serenity - (O Magnum Mysterium) - This stunning work requ...)
Serenity - (O Magnum Mysterium) - This stunning work requires a mature SSAATTBB choir and a string soloist to fulfill the composer's intentions. Looking to write an a cappella work with a symphonic, abundant feel, the Latin text was selected for this spiritual concert work. Duration: ca. - Gjeilo, Ola - Walton - WW1480 - 884088641290 - 20 Pages - Publisher, GIA MUSIC
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Ola Gjeilo was born on May 5, 1978, to Inge and Anne-May Gjeilo, and grew up in Skui, Norway.
In his undergraduate career, Gjeilo studied at the Norwegian Academy of Music (1999-2001), transferred to the Juilliard School (2001), and studied at the Royal College of Music, London (2002-2004) to receive a bachelor"s degree in composition.
He writes choral music, and has written for piano and for wind symphony, publishing through Walton Music, Edition Peters, and Boosey and Hawkes. He began playing piano and composing when he was five years old and learned to read music when he was seven years old. Ola took classical composition lessons with Wolfgang Plagge.
He continued his education at Juilliard (2004-2006) where he received his master"s degree in 2006, also in composition.
From 2009-2010, Gjeilo was composer-in-residence for Phoenix Chorale. He currently resides in Manhattan working as a freelancing composer.
He is composer-in-residence with Voces8. Sunrise Mass
Orchestrated for strings and choir.
Dreamweaver
Written for choir, piano, and string orchestra.
The text is set from a popular medieval ballad from Norway, Draumkvedet, translated into English by Charles Anthony Silvestri, one of his regular collaborators. The River
Foreign choir, piano and string quartet.
(Ubi Caritas - With a sound at once modern and medieval, t...)
(Prelude - If you need a stunning opening for your next co...)
(Northern Lights - Set to the Latin ÌÕPulchra es amica mea...)
(Luminous Night of the Soul (Vocal Score) - This moving, l...)
(by Ola Gjeilo Inspired by the grace and passion of a medi...)
(The Ground - Based on a chorale motif from the last movem...)
(Serenity - (O Magnum Mysterium) - This stunning work requ...)
(This moving, lush and symphonic work with piano and strin...)
(Sanctus - This work is atmospheric and intense, featuring...)
(Sunrise Mass - Full Score - Gjeilo, Ola- - - Walton - - W...)
(Tundra - String Quartet - Gjeilo, Ola- - - Walton - - Wal...)
(Tundra - Scenes from Gjeilo's majestic native Norway insp...)
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