The Choral Music of Ola Gjeilo: a New Vision of the Choral Instrument in the 21St Century
Description:
The choral music of Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo (pronounced “yay-loh”) is gaining international acclaim and is widely performed and commissioned by prominent high school, university, and professional choirs. It represents a philosophical approach and vision of the choral instrument for which the conductor must have a clear understanding in order to prepare a meaningful performance. in particular, his music merges diverse musical influences, which results in a product of unique character among…
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Date:
May 2012
Creator:
Schmidt, Brian A., 1980-