Author Archives: ola

Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2023 by ola

My new CHRISTMAS EP, featuring three recent piano singles; IN ROYAL DAVID’s CITY, WINTER, and AWAY IN A MANGER. Label: Decca Classics Released: 2023

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CLARITY

Posted on October 22, 2023 by ola
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FIRST LIGHT

Posted on October 22, 2023 by ola
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DAYBREAK

Posted on October 22, 2023 by ola
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SUN PRELUDE

Posted on October 22, 2023 by ola
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THE NORTH

Posted on October 22, 2023 by ola
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DREAMWEAVER: 6. DOMINION

Posted on October 22, 2023 by ola
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DREAMWEAVER: 2. DREAMSONG

Posted on October 22, 2023 by ola
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Autumn

Posted on October 3, 2023 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: C.A. Silvestri
Language: English
Duration: 2:45

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The Road

Posted on October 1, 2023 by ola

SATB, piano, harp, string orchestra
Lyrics: C.A. Silvestri
Language: English
Duration: 16:30

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Dreamweaver

Posted on September 19, 2023 by ola

My new Norway-inspired choral & piano album is out now!

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Unicornis Captivatur

Posted on April 2, 2023 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 7:00

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Dawn

Posted on December 16, 2022 by ola

Solo Piano
From ‘Dawn’ CD
Publisher: Chester Music

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Dawn

Posted on May 15, 2022 by ola

My new piano album, written across a year on the West coast and inspired by the peaceful light and stillness at dawn.

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Lux Beata Trinitas

Posted on May 6, 2022 by ola

SATB, oboe, piano
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 3:45

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Iam Sol Recedit

Posted on May 3, 2022 by ola

SATB, oboe, piano
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 2:15

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Dark & Luminous Night

Posted on January 10, 2022 by ola

New, combined short versions of “Dark Night of the Soul” and “Luminous Night of the Soul”, performed with Tenebrae.

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Night

Posted on January 8, 2022 by ola

My new solo piano album on Decca Classics, inspired by the twilight hours at home in New York City.

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Dark & Luminous Night

Posted on January 2, 2022 by ola

SATB, piano, string quartet
Lyrics: St. John of the Cross
Language: English
Duration: 7:45

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Sienna

Posted on November 24, 2021 by ola

My latest single is a new recording of SIENNA for piano trio, with Thomas Gould (violin) and Matthew Sharp (cello).

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Agnus Dei

Posted on October 12, 2021 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 3:20

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Ingen Vinner Frem Til Den Evige Ro

Posted on October 10, 2021 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Lars Linderot
Language: Norwegian
Duration: 2:45

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NIGHT (FULL ALBUM)

Posted on July 9, 2021 by ola
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January

Posted on March 27, 2021 by ola

JANUARY is a piano piece from the album STONE ROSE, re-recorded in a new guitar & piano version with the amazing Kristian Kvalvaag.

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Seasons

Posted on December 13, 2020 by ola

Four quiet piano reflections on each season, and memories from growing up in Norway.

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Night

Posted on March 18, 2020 by ola

Solo Piano
From ‘Night’ CD
Publisher: Chester Music

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CITY LIGHTS

Posted on February 22, 2020 by ola
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SLEEPLESS

Posted on February 22, 2020 by ola
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Seasons (SA)

Posted on November 15, 2019 by ola

SA, piano, opt. flute
Lyrics: Tony Silvestri
Language: English
Duration: 3:00

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Home

Posted on September 26, 2019 by ola

Piano & String Quartet
From ‘Winter Songs’ CD
Publisher: Walton Music

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First Snow

Posted on September 23, 2019 by ola

Piano & String Quartet
From ‘Winter Songs’ CD
Publisher: Walton Music

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AVE GENEROSA

Posted on August 8, 2018 by ola
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Ave Generosa

Posted on August 5, 2018 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Hildegard von Bingen
Language: Latin
Duration: 4:30

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The Rose

Posted on August 3, 2018 by ola

SA, piano, opt. string quartet
Lyrics: Christina Rossetti
Language: English
Duration: 3:30

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Northern Lights

Posted on August 2, 2018 by ola

TTBB A Cappella
Lyrics: from Song of Solomon
Language: Latin
Duration: 4:15

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Ave Generosa

Posted on August 1, 2018 by ola

TTBB A Cappella
Lyrics: Hildegard von Bingen
Language: Latin
Duration: 4:15

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Winter Songs Piano Collection

Posted on July 31, 2018 by ola

Solo Piano
From ‘Winter Songs’ CD
Publisher: Walton Music

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Silent Night

Posted on July 25, 2018 by ola

Solo Piano
From ‘Winter Songs’ CD
Publisher: Walton Music

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THE ROSE

Posted on February 4, 2018 by ola
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Dark Night of the Soul

Posted on January 10, 2018 by ola

SATB, piano, string quartet
Lyrics: St. John of the Cross
Language: English
Duration: 14:00

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Luminous Night of the Soul

Posted on January 8, 2018 by ola

SATB, piano, string quartet
Lyrics: C.A. Silvestri/St. John…
Language: English
Duration: 9:00

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Still

Posted on January 6, 2018 by ola

SATB, harp or piano
Lyrics: Vocalise

Duration: 2:30

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Tundra

Posted on January 2, 2018 by ola

SATB, piano, opt. string quartet
Lyrics: Charles A. Silvestri
Language: English
Duration: 3:30

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DAYS OF BEAUTY

Posted on December 26, 2017 by ola
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Ecce Novum

Posted on November 14, 2017 by ola

SATB, piano, opt. string quartet
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 4:15

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Dreamweaver

Posted on November 14, 2017 by ola

SATB, piano, string orchestra
Lyrics: Trad./C.A. Silvestri
Language: English
Duration: 20 mins.

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The Rose

Posted on November 12, 2017 by ola

SATB, piano, opt. string quartet
Lyrics: Christina Rossetti
Language: English
Duration: 3:30

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Days of Beauty

Posted on November 10, 2017 by ola

SATB, piano, optional string quartet
Lyrics: Emily Brontë
Language: English
Duration: 2:45

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Winter Songs

Posted on November 6, 2017 by ola

My winter & Christmas-inspired album on the Decca Classics label – choral and piano music with strings.

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TUNDRA

Posted on November 4, 2017 by ola
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ECCE NOVUM

Posted on October 5, 2017 by ola
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The Crossing & Reflections

Posted on September 28, 2017 by ola

Solo Piano
From ‘Ola Gjeilo’ CD
Publisher: Walton Music

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SPOTLESS ROSE

Posted on July 9, 2017 by ola
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Spotless Rose

Posted on July 8, 2017 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: English or Norwegian
Duration: 3:00

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Ave Generosa

Posted on April 22, 2017 by ola

SSAA A Cappella
Lyrics: Hildegard von Bingen
Language: Latin
Duration: 4:15

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Wintertide/Solrenning Sæle

Posted on April 22, 2017 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: C.A. Silvestri/Matias Skard
Language: English or Norwegian
Duration: 3:30

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The Spheres

Posted on April 1, 2017 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Kyrie Eleison
Duration: 5:30

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Sanctus

Posted on March 12, 2017 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 4:30

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SANCTUS

Posted on March 10, 2017 by ola
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The Lake Isle

Posted on February 10, 2017 by ola

SATB, gt, pno, str. qtet
Lyrics: W.B. Yeats
Language: English
Duration: 6:30

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Song of the Universal

Posted on February 9, 2017 by ola

SATB, piano, string orchestra
Lyrics: Walt Whitman
Language: English
Duration: 11:30

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Evening Prayer

Posted on February 8, 2017 by ola

SATB, tenor sax (w/alt.), piano
Lyrics: St. Augustine
Language: English
Duration: 6:00

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UBI CARITAS II WITH PIANO IMPROVISATION

Posted on July 18, 2016 by ola
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UBI CARITAS WITH PIANO IMPROVISATION

Posted on March 22, 2016 by ola
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The Ground

Posted on February 9, 2016 by ola
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The Ground

Posted on February 8, 2016 by ola

SATB, piano, opt. string quartet
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 3:30

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Ola Gjeilo

Posted on January 30, 2016 by ola

My Decca Classics debut album, featuring performances by the incredible Tenebrae and Voces8.

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Northern Lights

Posted on January 18, 2016 by ola

SSAA A Cappella
Lyrics: from Song of Solomon
Language: Latin
Duration: 4:10

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Serenity

Posted on December 20, 2015 by ola

SATB & violin or cello
Lyrics: O Magnum Mysterium
Language: Latin
Duration: 6:00

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Northern Lights

Posted on December 18, 2015 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 4:30

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Away in a Manger

Posted on December 1, 2015 by ola

SATB A cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: English
Duration: 4:30

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The Holly and the Ivy

Posted on November 28, 2015 by ola

SATB A cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: English
Duration: 3:30

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Sunrise Mass

Posted on August 20, 2015 by ola

SATB, string orchestra
Lyrics: Full Mass text
Language: Latin
Duration: 32:00

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Seasons (SSA)

Posted on January 20, 2015 by ola

SSA, piano, opt. flute
Lyrics: Tony Silvestri
Language: English
Duration: 3:00

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Stone Rose: 5 Pieces for Piano

Posted on December 18, 2014 by ola

Solo Piano
From ‘Stone Rose’ CD
Publisher: Edition Peters

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S​​acred Heart (Ubi Caritas III)

Posted on May 5, 2014 by ola

SATB, string quartet
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 4:45

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Song of the Universal

Posted on May 5, 2014 by ola

SSAA, piano, string orchestra
Lyrics: Walt Whitman
Language: English
Duration: 11:30

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Chorale

Posted on May 4, 2014 by ola

Solo Piano
From ‘Piano Improvisations’ CD
Publisher: Edition Peters

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Madison

Posted on April 22, 2014 by ola

Cello & Piano
From ‘Stone Rose’ CD
Duration: 3:00
Publisher: Edition Peters

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Stone Rose: 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano

Posted on January 14, 2014 by ola

Cello & Piano
From ‘Stone Rose’ CDs
Publisher: Edition Peters

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Across the Vast, Eternal Sky

Posted on December 30, 2013 by ola

SATB, piano, optional string quartet
Lyrics: Charles Anthony Silvestri
Language: English
Duration: 4:30

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Christmas Carols Vol. 1

Posted on August 30, 2013 by ola

3 out of 7 arrangements
SATB A cappella
Language: English
Duration: ca. 14:00 (vol. 1)

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Christmas Carols Vol. 2

Posted on August 29, 2013 by ola

4 out of 7 arrangements
SATB A cappella
Language: English
Duration: ca. 16:00 (vol. 2)

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Ubi Caritas

Posted on August 25, 2013 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 3:00

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Ubi Caritas II

Posted on July 27, 2013 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 3:30

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NORTHERN LIGHTS

Posted on July 12, 2013 by ola
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Shades of Violet (single)

Posted on October 8, 2012 by ola

Epic, cinematic-sounding single created and produced by me (piano, synth), feat. Kristian Kvalvaag (guitar)

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Departures (single)

Posted on July 3, 2012 by ola

Instrumental track created and performed by Ola (piano, synth), Åsmund Skuterud (electronics) and Thomas Barber (flugelhorn)

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The College Tracks

Posted on December 1, 2010 by ola

Free downloads, 8 jazz/pop tracks Ola wrote during his final year at Juilliard, performed by Ola & Friends

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Ubi Caritas

Posted on October 1, 2010 by ola

TTBB A Cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 3:00

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Tundra

Posted on October 1, 2010 by ola

SSAA, piano, opt. string quartet
Lyrics: Charles A. Silvestri
Language: English
Duration: 3:30

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Ubi Caritas

Posted on October 1, 2010 by ola

SSAA A Cappella
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 3:00

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CHORALE

Posted on April 1, 2010 by ola
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UBI CARITAS II: THROUGH INFINITE AGES

Posted on March 20, 2010 by ola
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UBI CARITAS

Posted on February 19, 2010 by ola
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Festival Gloria

Posted on January 26, 2010 by ola

SSAA, four-hand piano or orch.
Lyrics: Anon.
Language: Latin
Duration: 3:30

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HOME

Posted on November 8, 2009 by ola
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Prelude

Posted on November 1, 2009 by ola

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Exsultate, Jubilate
Language: Latin
Duration: 3:30

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Ubi Caritas with Piano Improvisation

Posted on February 12, 2007 by ola

Piano transcription
& SATB cue score
Duration: 6:30

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SERENITY (O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM)

Posted on September 3, 2005 by ola
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