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GJEILO, O.: Choral Music (Northern Lights) (Phoenix Chorale, Bruffy)

Composer(s):Gjeilo, Ola
Artist(s)
Genre Classical Music
Category Choral - Sacred
Catalogue CHSA5100
Label Chandos
Quality   320kbps
Album Price
 
CD
USD 19.99
 

 
MP3
USD 9.99
 

 

   



A hidden treasure
Review By RJ98849,February 2012

I downloaded this work after listening to the 30-second previews, and it is surely a hidden treasure among most of the current classical music one 'endures' (though there are honourable exceptions - Part or Rutter anyone?). What is striking about this recording is the sheer accessibility of the music, in many respects resembling a sort of classical chill-out. Particular highlights for me were the Dark Night of the Soul, which sounds anything but Dark, and Pulchra es amica mea, which grabs the attention with haunting hooks, almost like a pop song. The performances and sound quality are first-rate. More please.
Gjeilo: Northern Lights
Review By CH85344,February 2012

Beautiful, peaceful music. Almost as good as being there!
Deeply calming music
Review By JB80382,April 2012

This album is such a wonderful discovery for me. The music is deeply soothing and serene - truly a balm for the world-weary soul.

In my experience, modern choral music can sometimes be a bit 'challenging' to listen to, and sometimes takes many listens before I can appreciate the nuances and gems hidden in the sometimes obscure and complex harmonies and structures of the works. But the works presented here are accessible and, quite simply, very lovely at first listen.

I have yet to choose a favourite (or favourites!), but I especially love Serenity O magnum mysterium, Northern Lights Pulchra es amica mea and Phoenix Agnus Dei.


Review By Maria Nockin, Fanfare,November 2012

Since I started reviewing for Fanfare in 2011, I have been lucky enough to listen to many, many great recordings. Now, I have to pick out no more than five for my Want List. I have always loved the music of Charles Bruffy’s Phoenix Chorale and have heard them both live in local churches and at home on recordings. Although every singer in the group qualifies as a soloist, they work hard at blending their voices. Their newest recording, Northern Lights, contains music of the young Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. He uses traditional Christian texts and his music is spiritual but totally 21st-century. It’s a fabulous combination sung by a most able chorus. © 2012 Fanfare




 

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