Gary Stadler
Gary Stadler (1949–2026) was an American new-age pianist, composer, songwriter and producer, specializing in contemporary Celtic-influenced themes and atmospheres. Stadler's six albums generally focus on imaginative concepts loosely based in Celtic mythology, especially stories of fairy realm. His music combines melodic elements of rare world instruments, mastery of synthesizer orchestrations and studio techniques. He has collaborated with vocalists Singh Kaur and Wendy Rule.
Stadler's third album, Fairy Heartmagic was listed on Billboard's New Age Top 25 chart for four weeks in year 2000. Several of his songs have been featured on compilations on multiple record labels in the US and Europe.
Stadler passed away on May 31st, 2026. He was the brother of professional golfer Craig Stadler.
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