Whispers of the Desert Moon

I'm here to share and appreciate all genres of music.  Most of what I am currently recording is electronic, and largely ambient, in nature; however, I have recently started recording cover songs of various tunes.  So, since I'm no longer strictly ambient (only mostly), I've changed my SoundCloud name to Smooth Waters Sonic Journeys.  Headphones greatly enhance the listening experience.  Thank you for listening.

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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!

Welcome to my SoundCloud page.  It serves as a jar of sorts, to catch the musical ideas flying around in my head!  My hope is that you find something to listen to that offers encouragement and refreshes your soul.

All music is original with a few exceptions (such as new arrangements of old Christmas songs, etc.).  All music has been composed and performed with absolutely no AI-assistance.  I primarily perform and record on the Yamaha MODX8, with an occasional recording on my older Yamaha Clavinova.  You will also find collaborative works on my page, featuring some other amazing musicians on SoundCloud.

It is a joy to share my music with you, and I hope you enjoy listening!

Composed, produced & performed Srouly Frank
Nothing liberates more than joy!
About: Pianist-composer. SACEM member.