Ola Gjeilo
Norwegian-born and Manhattan-based pianist and composer Ola Gjeilo was born on
May 5, 1978 in Skui, Bærum. He is best-known as a composer of classical
crossover choral works such as Sunrise Mass, Dreamweaver, and The River. As a
child, he learned how to play piano and then moved on to composing his own
music. He studied under fellow Norwegian pianist and composer Wolfang Plagge
before continuing his studies at the Norwegian Academy of Music, the Juilliard
School in New York (2001), and the Royal College of Music in London, where he
graduated with a master’s degree in 2006. He als...
The GroundAngéline Johnston, Ola Gjeilo, Adrien Bâty, Hélène Landais, Tristan Fourault and Théodore Lambert
Northern Lights
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TundraAnita Brevik, Else Bonesrønning, Nidarosdomens jentekor, Ola Gjeilo and Trondheimsolistene
Magnificat
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Song of the UniversalAnita Brevik, Nidarosdomens jentekor, Ola Gjeilo and Trondheimsolistene
Magnificat
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Northern LightsRasmus Krigström and Ola Gjeilo
Northern Lights
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Det hev ei rose sprungeOla Gjeilo, Bengt Ollen and Sofia Vokalensemble
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Ubi CaritasLes Occasionnels and Ola Gjeilo
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