Ola Gjeilo and the Neo-Romantic Revival of Choir with Piano and Strings
A leading figure in the contemporary choral scene, Ola Gjeilo combines luminous neo-romantic writing with enveloping instrumental textures. Rooted in the Scandinavian tradition and trained in the United States, he popularized the blend of SATB choir with piano and an optional string quartet, providing a cinematic setting for the vocal lines. His accessible harmonic language promotes the fusion of timbres and collective musicality.
Summary of this score
?The Rose? unfolds a
clear and sensitive choral writing, supported by a
lyrical piano and an
optional string quartet that heightens the emotion. The SATB voices move in a
fluid polyphony with
progressive dynamics designed for nuanced interpretation. Ideal for Christmas or a contemplative concert, this piece offers an expressive journey without excessive difficulty, emphasizing pitch accuracy and legato quality.
Technical Specifications
- Title: The Rose
- Subtitle: SATB accompanied
- Composer: Ola Gjeilo
- Instrumentation: SATB, Piano and opt. String Quartet
- Product type: Choral sheet music
- Collection: Walton Choral
- Genre: Sacred music
- Language: English
- Difficulty: EASY-INTERMEDIATE
- Pages: 16
- Year of publication: 2017
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