All the Romanians I know are extremely hard working people. All your experiences as a performer show in your playing. I hear a lot in your music. Stories…the best way to show who you are is through your music.. especially after years of playing when you become fluent. 🙏🏼

Lovely composition, performance and description.  And I agree...there is always something new to learn every day!

Sweet song & playing as always! Always an honour to listen to you play for us and to read your descriptions:)!

🎵 What a beautiful and soothing piece! Your journey from 9-year-old concert pianist to this moment shines through every note ✨ The piano tone is absolutely perfect for lulling us into peaceful dreams 🎹 Love your humble philosophy about endless learning in art 💫 With closed eyes, we can feel all those years of experience flowing into this gentle lullaby 🌟 Your one-take spontaneity brings such honest emotion to the music ❤️ A perfect musical companion for drifting off to sleep! 😴

Dozing off...

My newest track that I hope it will help at least some people sleep better. Meant to be a way to bring hope and maybe a bit of joy.

 A one take like I already got you all used to. And No! it's not a brag, it's sheer stupidity 😊 with a mix of randomness and a hint of the believe that my instinct would dominate somewhat my 30+ of being a classical concert pianist and yes a piano bar performer, even a singer/pianist for a while performing  a Haydn Piano Concerto from Ateneul Roman, the main concert hall in Bucharest at 9 years old, to the Marriot Hotel at 18; to upscale bars, Michelin Restaurants, Rock Clubs and so on.


Even with having a long journey in this beautiful world that music is, that art is, I feel there's no end in advancing and always there's something to learn. Every day.

Someone asked me recently ( a non-musician) if I still have anything to learn? And the first answer was a boring yes, and then I said that's the beauty of art, cause art, without possibly being quantified, analysed( I know I know, many will beg to differ), or dissected it has endless possibilities. It's like the universe. Like math in a way. Without borders.

I wrote a lot. I know. Possibly I have bored you...


Let the music speak!

Enjoy! :)

Dozing Off

Dozing Off- 17.12.2024, 22.54

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!

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