Presently a full-time composer based in the US, Ola is also very. He especially enjoys writing music for choir, orchestra/symphonic winds, and the piano, while as a pianist, his main passion is improvisation, either solo or over his own ensemble works. It would be hard to deny that something incredible is about to be released into the world of recorded music. Ola Gjeilo was the Phoenix Chorale’s first composer-in-residence during the 2009-10 Season. While reviewing the other segments for this video series, we found upbeat commentary ranging from sound engineer John Newton’s description of the Chorale’s sound to producer Blanton Alspaugh’s narrative of the interaction between the composer and the Chorale. Needless to say, we walked away with A LOT more. Our goal was to capture a minute and a half of usable content. The fear produced from my lack of familiarity with Ola’s work turned into a sense of excitement that this music would be wonderful to hear. Ola Gjeilo - Northern Lights (Phoenix Chorale) Classical music streaming. As she mentioned similarities with the compositions and film music, I started connecting the film scores that often play in my head with the pictures that Kira depicted in her interview. She described the “aural pictures” that can be “seen” throughout the arrangements. The music of Manhattan-based Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo (b. Kira brought up the beautiful emotions that Ola’s music evokes: vulnerability, love, and peace. As she started talking about Ola’s compositions, this curiosity started to build inside of me, motivating me to want to listen to a CD of music composed by someone completely unfamiliar to me. She carried a warm smile and approachability that really impressed me. The second feeling began to dissipate as Kira and I were introduced. I was eager to be a part of something so exciting (the promotion and release of a new CD!) and nervous as I had never really heard Ola’s music before nor met an actual member of the Phoenix Chorale. I had the pleasure of sitting in on the final video shoot of the series, featuring Phoenix Chorale singer Kira Rugen, as she shared her feelings about Ola Gjeilo’s music.Īs I just became the Phoenix Chorale’s Marketing and Public Relations Intern in January, I sat with mixed feelings before the shoot began.
A magnificent work by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo, who is gaining international recognition as one of the masters of the choral idiom.
This week, we started releasing a series of video interviews about the creation of Northern Lights: Choral Works by Ola Gjeilo. This a cappella setting of the Latin 'Agnus Dei' text, dedicated to the Phoenix Chorale, Phoenix, Arizona, is absolutely gorgeous, full of beautiful tonal colors and textures.
Songlist: Tota Pulchura Es, Northern Lights, The Spheres, Phoenix Voicing: SATB | 8717b | Sheet Music | $8.Marketing & PR Intern Benjamin Little standing in With music inspired by the aurora borealis atmospheric lights, this song will render a most impressive performance You don’t want to miss it We are getting ready for our concert Only 8 more days Join us on March 7th if you want to hear this beautiful work, and many others Get. Here’s a little preview of Ubi Caritas by Ola Gjeilo in preparation for our upcoming concert on December 14th. "Northern Lights" - Set to the Latin "Pulchra es amica mea" text from Song of Solomon, this easy-to-prepare composition is a great selection for high school, church and community choirs. Portland Phoenix Choir Coronation Mass KV 317 by W.A. With its beautiful color, intonation and phrasing, it is a great choice for advanced high school, college and beyond. "Phoenix" - Written for larger, mature choirs, Gjeilo uses the Latin "Agnus Dei" text as support for this symphonic-sounding choral work. "The Spheres" - This movement is the beginning of a Mass called Sunrise, and, according to its composer, it is to "be performed with the sense of floating in space." A fine challenge for accomplished high school choirs and beyond! The setting uses the Latin Kyrie Eleison text. His music has been featured on PBS and radio stations across the US.
Unicornis captivatur Ola Gjeilo, Phoenix Chorale, Charles Bruffy. Also see Camelot, duration, release date, label. 1978) has been performed and recorded in more than 30 countries worldwide in venues such as New York's Carnegie Hall, Los Angeles' Disney Hall, Philadelphia's Kimmel Centeri, Washington DC's Kennedy Center and National Gallery, as well as the Copenhagen and Oslo Opera Houses. Phoenix Ola Gjeilo, Phoenix Chorale, Charles Bruffy. Key & BPM for Northern Lights, Pulchra es, amica mea by Ola Gjeilo, Phoenix Chorale, Charles Bruffy. The music of Manhattan-based Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo (b.