His concentrated harmonies and rich textures combined with graceful, engaging melody, contain echoes of Morten Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre, and the best luscious film score. Gjeilo – pronounced “Yay-lo” – has evolved a musical style which is at once contemporary and familiar. Radiant vocal textures are enhanced by transcendental instrumental additions a twinkling piano performed by Ola himself captivating, exquisite strings and bewitching acoustic guitar.Įthereal yet tangible, this is music with wide appeal music of purity and beauty music at once restful and uplifting. Ethereal yet tangible, this is music with wide appeal music of purity and beauty music at once restful and uplifting.Ĭomposer Ola Gjeilo draws on influences from his Nordic background to conjure modern choral music of exceptional beauty. A rising composer’s debut release on a major label, Gjeilo’s album on Decca is an important release of heavenly, bewitching, eternal new choral music for our time.
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