Elegiac Melodies

Elegy - Ten Short Piano Pieces

Elegy - Ten Short Piano Pieces - No.4 - Dimitry Shostakovich

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Gnossienne No.1 (Short Improvisation)

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Previously known as, Songs From Dead Bands.

Music has been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. From the moment I began playing piano at six years old, I knew it was my calling. Over the years, I've explored various instruments—clarinet, guitar—and immersed myself in different musical worlds, from choirs to rock bands. But my true passion has always been composition.

It all started in my early teens when I became fascinated with writing music. One transformative night came after watching Eroica, a film about Beethoven’s Third Symphony. I was so inspired that I composed my first piece, Piano Sonatina (2004), that same evening. From that moment on, composing became my life's work.

I studied music composition and professional practice at Coventry University, where I had the honor of learning from accomplished musicians and composers such as Bob Ramskill, Marcus Cornell, and Chris Hobbs. My own compositions have been compared to avant-garde innovators like Leo Ornstein, Conlon Nancarrow, and George Antheil—composers whose experimental spirit deeply inspires my work.

Here on my SoundCloud, you’ll find a mix of my original compositions, from avant-garde piano works to orchestral pieces like my Fantasia for Piano and Small Orchestra titled A Folk Tale. Recently, I’ve composed an album of Music for Strings, exploring a variety of string arrangements, alongside other new works that I’m excited to share with you.

In addition to my original music, I’m also passionate about performing and reviving classical works, especially lesser-known or forgotten pieces by great composers. I spend hours each day sight-reading and breathing life into these old scores, letting their beauty resonate once again.

Feel free to explore my compositions and classical performances here. Whether you're discovering new avant-garde pieces or hearing timeless classics in a fresh light, I hope my music brings you as much happiness as it brings me. Thank you for listening and joining me on this musical journey.

Elegy - Ten Short Piano Pieces - No.4 - Dimitry Shostakovich

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