How could masterpieces exist without the element of pain?

Flower in the Garden

Demo

Homeless Man Took Shelter In Your Heart

Poem: Emily Jane Brontë 

Oddrun Eikli: vocal and vocal composition https://soundcloud.com/oddrun-eikli
Torbjørn Vagle: Instrumental composition, piano, bass, synth, drums&percussion https://soundcloud.com/tobbenv
Arne Hiorth: Trumpet and trumpet arrangement https://soundcloud.com/arnehiorth
Photo: Oddrun Eikli
Cover: Vetle Vagle
Mix: Torbjørn Vagle
Mastering Njål Frode Lie https://www.nflproduksjoner.no/

The mist and the landscape evoke memories of the poet's childhood, and she longs to return to the time when she felt safe and happy under her father's roof. There is also an acknowledgment that a time has passed, and the melancholy that something will never be the same.
Thank you from heart Torbjørn and Arne for this collaboration. 

Mild the mist upon the hill
Telling not of storms tomorrow;
No, the day has wept its fill,
Spent its store of silent sorrow.

O, I'm gone back to the days of youth,
I am a child once more,
And 'neath my father's sheltering roof
And near the old hall door

I watch this cloudy evening fall
After a day of rain;
Blue mists, sweet mists of summer pall
The horizon's mountain chain.

The damp stands on the long green grass
As thick as morning's tears,
And dreamy scents of fragrance pass
That breathe of other years.
Emily Jane Brontë
Emily Jane Brontë (30 July 1818 – 19 December 1848) was an English novelist and poet who is best known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, now considered a classic of English literature. She also published one book of poetry with her sisters Charlotte and Anne titled Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell with her own poems finding regard as poetic genius.

Upon The Hill. Torbjørn Vagle. Oddrun Eikli. Arne Hiorth.

For all those who don't give up, resist, for the resilient.

Composition and all arrangements: Francesco Cartocci

Until the very end

Voici ma nouvelle composition pour piano. La suite de ma toute première composition pour piano intitulée "Solitude".
J’interprète au piano « Solitude 2 » 
Bonne écoute.

https://youtu.be/-mBokq8b58A?si=wGWCFylsBlM4-MX0

Here is my new composition for piano. The sequel to my very first piano composition entitled "Solitude".
I perform “Solitude 2” on the piano 
Good listening.#classical

Solitude 2 – Original emotional Piano

This piece I wrote last Summer holiday. "Souvenir de France"

Summertime adventure

Watch my YouTube video! https://youtu.be/AkqQFlfYtQY?si=HxQHgCWMNuyODeDi
Christmas Day with You – Music and Lyrics by Jennifer L. Jones 2024©
Piano Introduction 0.00 - 0.43

V. 1   0.44
Give me a smile, throw me a kiss, write me a song, 
Read me a book but give me a day 
Give me a day, give me a day with you!

V. 2    1.03 
Take me to lunch, send me a text, bring me a rose, 
And breakfast in bed but give me a day----
Give me a day with you!
Give me a day with you!

V. 3    1.18
Don’t tell me you love me or sing in my ear…
I don’t need money or something to wear
I have all I need, there’s nothing I want……….

1:40
A Day with you-- A Christmas Day with You.

Piano Interlude    1:50 - 2:20

2:22 (Bridge)
Memories we’ll never forget
A day with you without regrets
For all that I wish is time spent with you 
2:34 (piano)
2:41 
Love me like never before
Say--- it’s me you adore
Just give me a Christmas Day with you…

2:54 (v.2 repeat)
Take me to lunch, send me a text, bring me a rose, 
And breakfast in bed 
But give me a day with you! Give me a day--------Give me a day with you!

3:09 (v.3 repeat)
Don’t tell me you love me or sing in my ear…
I don’t need money, or something to wear, 
All I wish, all that I dream, all I want is time…with you, 
 
Piano Interlude   3:42 – 4:11

4:12
Silent night falls, stars softly gleam, In quiet moments, 
We share our dream----------
4:30
All that I want this Christmas Day
All that I want to hear you say
---------------------Merry Christmas
---------------------Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas---------- to you!

Christmas Day with You

Prelude in E Minor (Op. 28, No. 4) - (soon will post my reinterpretation of this beautiful creation)

🌟 Title: The Whisper of a Heart 
🎹 Composer: Frédéric Chopin  
🎶 Interpretation: By Alexandru Ciobanu Al Rufei  


"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication," and Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor is a masterpiece of profound simplicity. Composed in 1839 during a pivotal moment in Chopin's life, this hauntingly beautiful prelude captures the fragility of human emotion. Chopin wrote it while residing in Mallorca, a period marked by his battle with poor health and the complexities of his relationship with writer George Sand. Amid the picturesque yet turbulent backdrop of the island, this piece emerged—a tender reflection of melancholy, introspection, and grace.

As you listen to this interpretation, I invite you to step into Chopin’s world. Imagine the dimly lit room where his delicate hands glided over the keys, expressing feelings too deep for words. My approach stays true to the intimate sorrow of this prelude while exploring the universality of its longing. In every note, there’s a quiet resilience—a whisper of hope amidst despair.  


About My Interpretation
I’ve aimed to honor the emotional depth Chopin infused into every chord and phrase, emphasizing the contrast between stillness and movement. The slow, deliberate pacing reflects a heartbeat, capturing the essence of time slipping away—a theme Chopin often explored in his music.  

This performance is a tribute to the enduring beauty of Chopin’s legacy, a moment to pause and feel the depth of human connection through music.  



✨ Let me know how this interpretation resonates with you. Does it evoke memories, dreams, or something you can’t quite put into words? I’d love to hear your thoughts!  

🎧 Listen and let your heart be moved. 
#Chopin #PreludeInEMinor #ClassicalMusic #Piano #AlexandruCiobanuAlRufei #MusicToRemember

Chopin Prelude in E minor Op.28, no 4 - Alexandru Sorin Ciobanu Al Rufei

Flow

Composed by Sayron piano, Lumea is a composition whose potential is often underestimated, referencing peace and nature. 

Available on YouTube.


Luméa [Composition]

This is another in my continuing obsessive series of making small piano miniatures. By focussing in on just one word in this week's @naviar-records haiku challenge, I'm also keeping the parameters of the composition tiny too: two piano lines that makes for a very simple piece to play.

The only changes I use Logic to make are the velocities of individual notes, and using the valve mastering preset.

Here's information about this week's @naviar-records haiku challenge:

"Under the burning sky -
a procession of ants,
without end."

A wandering poet and ascetic Zen priest, Santōka was a disciple of Ogiwara Seisensui, one of the first poets to discard the traditional use of the 5-7-5 structure in haiku.

Santōka’s poetry emphasizes the necessity of sabi (solitude) in order to achieve spiritual enlightenment and serenity.

The piece's title "Without" is taken from this haiku by Santoka Taneda

Extract of picture by Peyton Clough

Submission deadline: 10th December 2025
To find out more and participate, visit https://www.naviarrecords.com/haiku-music-challenge/

Without (naviarhaiku622)

My solo piano arrangement of We Three Kings.

We Three Kings

Welcome to My SoundCloud!

My name is Alexandru Ciobanu Al Rufei, and I am a Concert Pianist, Composer, Songwriter, and Ballet Piano Accompanist. As a classically trained pianist with a Bachelor in Arts/Piano Performance and over 15+ years of teaching experience, I am thrilled to share my musical journey with you.

Here’s a glimpse into my musical achievements:

	•	2002 – Concert with the George Enescu Highschool Orchestra, Auditorium Hall, Bucharest. Conductor: Bogdan Voda
	•	2001 – Third Place, International Piano Competition “PRO-PIANO-ROMANIA”
	•	1999 – First and Special Place, PRO-PIANO-ROMANIA
	•	1998 – First Place, National Music Olympiad
	•	1997 – First Place, International Piano Competition, Brasov, Romania; Recital, Marcelino Botin Foundation, Santander, Spain
	•	1996 – First Place, International Piano Competition, Agropoli, Italy; Awarded the Eugen Barbu Prize
	•	…and many more!

Since 2002, I have performed at 4 and 5-star venues such as the J.W. Marriott, Grand Hotel Continental, Casino Palace, and many others, playing a range of genres including jazz, classical, and cafe-concerto music.

Feel free to connect with me on my Facebook Page!

Thank you for visiting, and enjoy my music, our music!