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CWU Chamber Choir: arr. Gjeilo - "Away in a Manger"
"Away in a Manger” (arranged by Ola Gjeilo) is sung by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director)
ABOUT THE WORK:
W.J. Kirkpatrick's “Away in a Manger” is one of seven carols arranged by Mr. Gjeilo in his Christmas Car... more"Away in a Manger” (arranged by Ola Gjeilo) is sung by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director)
ABOUT THE WORK:
W.J. Kirkpatrick's “Away in a Manger” is one of seven carols arranged by Mr. Gjeilo in his Christmas Carols Vol. 1 & 2 (published by Walton Music). Megan McCormick is the soprano soloist on this video.
ABOUT THE COMPOSER:
Ola Gjeilo (pronounced Yay-lo) was born in Norway in 1978, and moved to the United States in 2001 to begin his composition studies at the Juilliard School in New York City.
Ola’s concert works are performed all over the world, and his debut recording as a pianist-composer, the lyrical crossover album Stone Rose, was followed by its 2012 sequel, Piano Improvisations. Many of Ola’s choral works are featured on Phoenix Chorale’s bestselling Northern Lights album, which is devoted entirely to his music for choir. All three albums are available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc.
A full-time concert music composer based in New York City, Ola is als... less
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Ubi Caritas - East Central University Chorale - 2013 OMEA State Convention
The East Central University Chorale performing "Ubi Caritas" by Ola Gjeilo.
Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting
Mr Rudy Lupinski at the piano
This Performance was recorded at the 2013 Oklahoma Music Educators Association Convention in the Holy Famil... moreThe East Central University Chorale performing "Ubi Caritas" by Ola Gjeilo.
Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting
Mr Rudy Lupinski at the piano
This Performance was recorded at the 2013 Oklahoma Music Educators Association Convention in the Holy Family Cathedral. Tulsa, Oklahoma. January 17th, 2013
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Tundra (Western High School Select Women's Chorus, State MPA 2013)
Tundra
Ola Gjeilo
Western High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Select Women's Chorus
Brandon Monse, director
Ariel Ramos, piano
Carol Gomez & Caitlyn Travers, soli
Florida Vocal Association 2013 South State Choral Music Performance Assessment
Am... moreTundra
Ola Gjeilo
Western High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Select Women's Chorus
Brandon Monse, director
Ariel Ramos, piano
Carol Gomez & Caitlyn Travers, soli
Florida Vocal Association 2013 South State Choral Music Performance Assessment
American Heritage School
Plantation, FL
April 30, 2013
westernchorus.com
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Dark Night of the Soul - Ola Gjeilo - Downtown Voices - Stephen Sands, conductor
Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net... moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net)
Amy Schroeder, violin
Jennifer Liu, violin
Jessica Meyer, violin
Mike Nicolas, cello
Mitchell Vines, pianist
Elizabeth Bates, soprano
Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the passage of the soul from mortality to its union
with God. Based on the 16th century poem by a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, St. John
of the Cross, the piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into the night. Seemingly fearless, the soul is guided out of the darkness by the light of love; Luminous Night reveals the soul’s fulfillment.
Lyrics: St. John of the Cross
One dark night,
fired with love’s urgent longings
– ah, the sheer grace! –
I went out unseen,
my house being now all stilled.
In darkness, and secure,
by the secret l... less
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Luminous Night of the Soul - Ola Gjeilo - Downtown Voices - Stephen Sands, conductor
Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net... moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net)
Amy Schroeder, violin
Jennifer Liu, violin
Jessica Meyer, violin
Mike Nicolas, cello
Mitchell Vines, pianist
Elizabeth Bates, soprano
Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the passage of the soul from mortality to its union
with God. Based on the 16th century poem by a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, St. John
of the Cross, the piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into the night. Seemingly fearless, the soul is guided out of the darkness by the light of love; Luminous Night reveals the soul’s fulfillment.
Lyrics: Charles Anthony Silvestri/St. John of the Cross
Long before music was sung by a choir,
Long before silver was shaped in the fire,
Long before poets inspired the heart,
You were the Spirit of... less
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Ola Gjeilo - Ubi Caritas (virtual choir)
A join virtual choir project of three Belgian choirs: Chorale Royale Protestante de Bruxelles (Laurent Fobelets, conductor), Da Cagile (Boris Kondov, conductor) and Lassenne Vocale (Ivan Yohan, conductor).