This survey concludes by reviewing Gjeilo’s notable compositional techniques. 'And he is really unique because hes the only kind of choral poet that I know of,' Ola says. 'Tundra' is one of those works, and it features lyrics by Olas favorite poet, Tony Silvestri. One single to be released every month from. An intimate and meditative collection of peaceful piano music, inspired by Gjeilo’s experience of the Night in the place he calls home, New York City. In addition to this, Gjeilo’s use of mediant relationships causes a sense of tonal ambiguity through his use of polyfunctional and polytonal harmonic structures. Piano Ola Gjeilo Producer, Edited By Matthew Bennett (5) Production Manager Coordinator, A&R Cerys Weetch Notes. Ola Gjeilo also composes music that brings out the incredible beauty of his homeland. Ola Gjeilo presents a stunning collection of brand new original works for solo piano, composed and performed by Gjeilo himself.
These relationships play a critical role in Gjeilo’s sectional divisions and chordal progressions. Hes a Norwegian-born composer who now calls New York City home. If youre familiar with the world of choral music, then you know the name Ola Gjeilo (pronounced OH-luh YAY-loh). This collection of his a cappella Christmas arrangements, in two volumes, offers well-known carols in fresh and sophisticated a cappella settings. Ola Gjeilo: Winter Songs (Decca) Jump to CD giveaway form. Neo-Riemannian analysis supports this claim through Gjeilo’s incorporation of tertian relationships. Ola Gjeilo is a rising star in modern choral music and has already established a stellar reputation for original and creative work.
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In addition to text, this research demonstrates Gjeilo’s consistent devotion to the number three through tripartite forms and mediant harmonies. OVERVIEW OF OLA GJEILO Introduction The choral music of Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo (prounounced yay-loh) is gaining international acclaim and is widely performed and commissioned by prominent high school, university, and professional choirs. This research deconstructs Gjeilo’s approach to text painting, which portrays the broader idea of a text and exploits its coloristic elements.
Multi-parametric analyses of Gjeilo’s works reveal the characteristics of his music. Using formal and harmonic analyses of several of Gjeilo’s most notable pieces, this research dissects Gjeilo’s treatment of text, his use of tertian relationships, his consistency in formal designs, and his use of polytonal and polyfunctional relationships. 1978) is a composer and pianist born in Sandvika, Norway who developed a passion for music early in his life through exposure to a broad range of musical styles.
This research provides a stylistic survey of contemporary choral composer Ola Gjeilo’s compositional style.