All contemporary classical music works composed by Shirley Ly from albums, Winds of the East, 9 Lives, Paradise, Blossom, Impetus, and more! Available on other platforms i.e. Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and many more.

All Contemporary Classical Music Works by Shirley Ly, UK female classical composer from London

Romantic and melancholy classical music. Updates every Wednesday with popular tracks in Israel.

Study Symphonies

Calm classical music. Updates every Wednesday with popular tracks in Israel.

Classicalm

Romantic and melancholy classical music. Updates every Wednesday with popular tracks in Vietnam.

Romantic and melancholy classical music. Updates every Wednesday with popular tracks in Indonesia.

Calm classical music. Updates every Wednesday with popular tracks in Indonesia.

Romantic and melancholy classical music. Updates every Wednesday with popular tracks in East and South East Asia.

Calm classical music. Updates every Wednesday with popular tracks in East and South East Asia.

SNR selection 27-Jun-2025

Birds sing in their hundreds and thousands,
The calls from golden cages cannot be compared to the sounds of freedom heard from the emerald forests.

This piece is about freedom, a fundamental human right, and was inspired by my solo travels in Vietnam where I gained deeper insights into the brutality of the French occupation and the Vietnam War. I really admire the Vietnamese people's resilience, strength and unity. Vietnam has many lush, emerald forests filled with singing birds. The forests line many limestone mountains, on land and in the sea. 

Composer and Pianist: Shirley Ly
Violinists: Charlie Brookes, Susanna Griffin
Violist: John Michael Hird
Cellist: Chris Terepin

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Emerald 翠 by Shirley Ly | Piano Quintet

In China, Vietnam and other countries, the lotus symbolises purity and commitment where it rises above the muddy waters – we can all learn from this flower. The lotus is Vietnam’s national flower.

Composer: Shirley Ly
Violinist: Susanna Griffin

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Blooming Lotus 莲花盛开 by Shirley Ly | Violin and Piano

Plum blossoms blush in winter’s snow
A burst of purple where cold winds blow
In the land, their petals shine, 
A touch of spring in frosty time. 


Composer: Shirley Ly
Cellist: William Lui
Violinists: Joana Ly, Suzannah Quirke
Violist: Connor Quigley

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Plum Blossoms 梅花 by Shirley Ly | String Quartet

On top of the mountain peaks, spirits dwell
In mist and stone, their stories swell
Sacred mountains, old and wise
Whispering truths beneath the sky.

Composer & Pianist: Shirley Ly
Violinists: Joana Ly and Suzannah Quirke
Violist: Connor Quigley
Cellist: William Lui

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Sacred Mountains 圣山 by Shirley Ly | Piano Quintet

*innenleben

Glasscherbenviertel

Melodies of Pure Grace

Peaceful Piano Lullaby

Tales from Sacred Keys

Mellow Reflections

Where's The Love

Live Is Life

Lord grant me supply of grace

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Original Soundtrack)

Gustave

Vivaldi

Concerto 3 - Larghetto

Waves of Tranquility

Starlit Serenade

Morose dreamer [Piano only music]-Blue Archive

Rheinberger Abendlied  Easter 2025 at Union UCC Hopedale

Symbolizing a journey of solitude, freedom, and a hint of melancholy, this album captures the essence of wandering like the wind—observing the world yet remaining unbound by anything.
Each piece tells a chapter of life’s ups and downs, from battles and hope to release and ultimate freedom.
1、無懼 – Fearless (An epic opening, akin to the battles and challenges of life.)
2、希望之翼 – Wings of Hope (After the battle, a spark of hope ignites for the future.)
3、釋放 – Release (Breaking through life’s inevitable bottlenecks with courage.)
4、未知的戀人 – Unknown Lover (The sweetness and excitement of life, experiencing the beauty of love for the first time.)
5、頑皮探戈 – Playful Tango (A carefree and joyful moment in life, like a mischievous child.)
6、晨曦 – Morning Glow (A new day arrives, with sunlight piercing through the darkness.)
7、最深的思念 – Deepest Yearning (Drifting thoughts filled with longing for the past.)
8、逝去的曾經 – Bygone Days (Facing farewells and recollections, with the piano telling a silent story.)
9、夢之湖 – Lake of Dreams (Life flows like fallen leaves in the wind, searching for one’s true self.)
10、寬恕 – Forgiveness (Letting go of the past, learning to forgive, and embracing a new beginning.)
11、大地之呢喃 – Whispers of the Earth (Reflecting on the relationship between humanity and nature, returning to the roots.)
12、海闊天空 – Beyond the Horizon (Finally reaching a state of ultimate freedom, where everything feels light and unburdened.)


象徵著一種獨自飄蕩、自由卻帶點淡然與孤寂的生命旅程。我們如風般穿梭於世間，看盡萬物，卻不被任何事物束縛。這張專輯記錄了人生的起伏與感悟，從戰鬥與希望，到釋懷與自由，每首樂曲都是旅途中的一個章節。
1、無懼 – 史詩般的開場，如同人生中的戰鬥與挑戰。 
2、希望之翼 – 戰鬥之後，心中燃起對未來的希望。 
3、釋放 – 生活當中難免會遇到一些瓶頸，勇敢突破自我。 
4、未知的戀人 – 人生中的甜蜜與悸動，初嘗愛情的美好。 
5、頑皮探戈 – 生活中的趣味與無憂時光，像個調皮的孩子。 
6、晨曦 – 新的一天來臨，陽光穿透黑暗。 
7、最深的思念 – 想念過去的美好，內心的思緒流轉。 
8、逝去的曾經 – 面對過去的離別與回憶，純粹的鋼琴訴說無聲的故事。 
9、夢之湖 – 人生如落葉隨波逐流，尋找最初的自己。
10、寬恕 – 放下過去，學會寬恕，迎接新的開始。 
11、大地之呢喃 – 回歸自然，思考世界與人類的關係。 
12、海闊天空 – 最終達到無拘無束的境界，一切雲淡風輕。


寬恕 (Forgiveness)

call of silence but it’s quieter

An album to indulge thoughts about how you can grow to become your best you.

Count To Ten

One-take piano impro, always nice to catch these, if only one would never forget to hit the record button. The forest soundscape I recorded a few years ago was a nice addition. And cello in the back? One of those crazy ideas...

Morning In The Forest

This is a track we help promote because we find it pleasant! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0J7EFptNh6K6Qebrsrcx8d?si=ae32df247fdd4a1d


Idlewild

All for the Best

"Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." - Roald Dahl

“He does not despise real woods because he has read of enchanted woods; the reading makes all real woods a little enchanted.” - C.S. Lewis, On Stories: And Other Essays on Literature

The Enchanted Hour

117 - Old Ghosts Through You

Benevolence by Shirley Ly | PIano Quintet

Joys of Spring by Shirley Ly | Piano Quintet

The Boxer Moms

ALIEN STAGE /  ALNST

WIEGE (FULL SONG): 
https://youtu.be/DDea4MGjGk0?si=NAAF_1FGVkvbeNID

WIEGE (WITH MV):
https://youtu.be/rrngM9DmDfk?si=mjPhtqGrDUlxqJWL

WIEGE (STRING SPECIAL SOUNDTRACK): 
https://youtu.be/yh8RI4QeGJE?si=PBuDtNrvD2t1G1pg

VIVINOS:
www.youtube.com/@VIVINOS

QMENG:
www.youtube.com/@QMENG

STUDIO LICO:
www.youtube.com/@STUDIOLICO

Wiege | ALIEN STAGE (String Special Soundtrack)

Giai điệu này gắn liền với nhiều kỷ niệm 10 năm qua. Một bản nhạc tuyệt đẹp của Doãn Hoài Nam và Mạc Mai Sương. Xin cảm ơn tác giả đã đồng ý cho mình làm bản instrumental cùng dàn nhạc orchestra.

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Mơ (with the orchestra) - Original by Doãn Hoài Nam & Mạc Mai Sương

NEW EP, BENEVOLENCE (2025) AND ALBUM, WINDS OF THE EAST (2025) IS OUT NOW!

Instagram: @shirleylymusic

Shirley Ly is a self-taught British female contemporary classical music composer from Greenwich in London, United Kingdom, with Chinese and Vietnamese heritage. She has composed over 50 pieces for solo piano / violin / cello, duets, trios, quartets and quintets. She has produced an EP: Benevolence (2025), and 5 albums: Winds of the East (2025), 9 Lives (2023), Paradise (2023), Blossom (2021), and Impetus (2018) and released multiple singles i.e. Olive Tree (2024), Emerald (2023), and London Strive (2023). Her music has been played around a million times across more than 100 countries around the world spanning six continents, including by BBC radio. Shirley plays the piano in all of her pieces.
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The pieces in her albums aim to capture her reflections on life experiences relating to nature (i.e., swallows' journeys to their nests, the seasons, swans), living in London, dance, relationships with family and other loved ones, travel (i.e. to Berlin, Amsterdam), and dreams. 

Winds of the East (2025) is inspired by Shirley’s Chinese and Vietnamese heritage, her grandfather who was a distinguished painter and poet in China and her recent travels in South East Asia particularly in areas of natural beauty. 

Paradise (2023) is inspired by her experiences of swimming, diving, sailing, and surfing in the ocean, and she hopes that her music can further emphasise its importance. 
 
9 Lives (2023) is inspired by the beauty, charm and mysteriousness of cats. She lives in London with her five cats, and gain a lot of inspiration from them. This album aims to raise money for animal charities in areas which need support the most.

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Joys of Spring by Shirley Ly | Piano Quintet

Shirley Ly | Classical Music Composer & Pianist