Here’s tonight’s one-take performance of the famous (and oh-so-difficult) Moonlight Sonata—1st part. This is a reimagined, slightly chaotic “mumbo jumbo” rendition. Pointless? Maybe. Useless? Perhaps. But if I can make someone smile or evoke any emotion whatsoever, I’m more than happy.

I’m truly excited to have performed this for you.

Let me know your thoughts, but more importantly, tell me how it made you feel. Did it spark anything inside?

After playing it through more than 4 or 5 times tonight (and battling some technical difficulties—still a rookie with my new setup!), I’ll soon record a straightforward version for you as well.

I hadn’t played this piece in at least 20 years, and I’m pretty sure I never performed it in any recital or concert... not that I can remember anyway.

So here it is, raw and unpolished—just me, the music, and the moment. I hope you enjoy!

Mumbo Jumbo on Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata

Excited to perform tonight for you after partying, my one-take of Schindler’s List by John Williams.


Enjoy!

Schindler's List

A traveler. In a forest. The night is setting. There's a moon, a shaded one. Lonely as well. Than there's a spark, somewhere away from the forest. 
The traveler sees the spark, and with hope and despair, with a cry in his heart it goes towards to it. The spark brings light and warmth, something that the traveller forgot it's there. 
and then, he walks slowly with a wonder in its heart while its cry becomes joy....until the spark and the traveller become one.

Caruso by Lucio Dalla VS Parla Piu Piano by Nino Rota ( or The quiet Roar)

A Uber driver, listening to Romanian manele. I thought when I get home how talented my gipsy musician friends are here in Romania and all over the world. The heritage that they have, the passion,  the desire to live an adventurous and full life despite oh well..discrimination would belittle what the Whites have been doing to them and to so many other races for too long.

Here's a thought, a long time ago I was invited to play at a Concert for Gipsies Rights, and for anti-discrimination if my memory serves me well.

I was the only Romanian playing there, and by that I mean white.
And I was so proud to be there. And so were they.

Art never cares about peoples colour, political believes, religion etc . Art cares about creating for the good of people for enriching their hearts and lifes.

Discrimination is a cage, that's what I always thought since I was a kid.

I hope you will enjoy my music, a one take like probably assumed, in my one "gipsy heart" style. :)

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Gipsy Inspiration

Limitless, endless possibilities. Life is … whatever we want it to be , however we choose it to be. In a way we are the Gods of our life’s and our Destiny. Plenty of variables however the choice and chance never leaves us!

Life is…

Alexandru Sorin Ciobanu Al Rufei

Life is ...

Excited to present you an older recording of mine that Apple Music started playing by chance today so i thought to share it with you.

It is my own, one take  reinterpretation of a such a beautiful soundtrack from the French movie "Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain)"

Enjoy!

Hope you have a great evening/day!: )

Amelie (Comptine d'une autre ete)

Here’s my heartfelt take on “Love Story” by Andy Williams—a classic reimagined with love and soul. This rendition is dedicated to my wifey, Meem, for Valentine’s Day, celebrating the timeless magic of love. I poured all my passion into this version, and I truly hope you all enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it. Happy listening and Happy Valentine’s Day!

Love Story

LOST IN THE LIGHT (Remix)

I’m beyond excited to share my song “Lost in the Light” in this fresh, new form, featuring a superb remix by Stéphane De Quoy. I admire a lot the creativity and the novelty and passion Stephane brings to his work, and this remix stands as proof of his amazing talent.

Every beat and twist of this remix reflects a deep respect for the original mood while adding a unique, transformative vibe that I absolutely love. I truly appreciate the energy and artistry that went into reimagining my track, and I’m thrilled for you to experience it.

Hope you enjoy this journey as much as we enjoyed creating it!

#LOSTINTHELIGHT #Remix #NewVibes #MusicLovers

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Lost in the Light - Remix by Stéphane De Quoy

The Happy Sad Clown – Recorded at 2 AM last night, this piece captures the duality of a soul that laughs with the world but carries its own silence. A dance between joy and melancholy, between the spotlight and the empty stage. Are you one of them?

Let the music speak. 🎭🎶

The  Happy Sad Clown

Theme from Schindler’s List (One Take Reflection)

Music is memory, and memory is life.
In this one-take reflection on the Theme from Schindler’s List, I allowed the music to unfold like a fragile thread between worlds — echoing with oriental whispers and Eastern European roots.
It is a conversation between sorrow and hope, a reminder that even in the quietest moments, the soul still speaks.
No retakes. Just feeling, breath, and the timeless language of the heart.

Thank you for listening and traveling through it with me.

Schindler's List Remake

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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