Wie Ein Lied Ohne Worte (2023-2024), für 14 Instrumente
Auftragswerk von ÖGZM – Österreichische Gesellschaft für zeitgenössische Musik
Uraufführung: 4. Mai 2024 - Wien, Großer Ehrbarsaal
Veranstaltung: FESTKONZERTE 75 Jahre ÖGZM
Mitwirkende: Ensemble Zeitfluss, Edo Micic (Dirigent)

Wie Ein Lied Ohne Worte (2023-2024)

Bryospora hymnalos, performed by the Sound Ecologies Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Elliott Lentz. Ruth Lilly Performance Hall

Audio Engineer: Rob Funkhouser & the University of Indianapolis Music Tech Department

Bryospora hymnalos - I. Chiaroscuro

Bryospora hymnalos - II. Symbiosis

Bryospora hymnalos - III. Mycelium

Written for chamber orchestra and piano this sorrowful lament evokes the ache of collective grief. Violins cry in harmony, their notes a blend of longing and loss. Viola adds depth to the sorrow, its mellow tones a gentle reminder of what's been lost. Cellos bring a somber foundation, their rich resonance echoing through the empty spaces. Bowed Bass is a haunting counterpoint, its mournful sighs are like a funeral dirge while a Vintage Vibe piano weeps heartache. 

Wind chimes, like a whisper, stir in the distance, hinting at the winds of change that have swept through our country and lives. Its faint tinkle serves as a reminder of all that's been lost, leaving us with only tears and the memory of what once was. 

A single voice sings an emotional response to the United States government's threats to the economy and sovereignty of Canada in 2025.

The music was recorded on Analogue Tape for its warmth, harmonic richness, and the way it captures the soul of a performance with all its human imperfections.

Recorded in the Lab

Canada Cries

A Love song that Echoes Through Time

Sung with sincerity and passion, this uplifting ballad is a testament to the enduring bond between two souls who choose to walk together through life's joys and challenges. It's a declaration of commitment, a promise to stand by each other no matter what, and to love without condition or expectation.

The music is a blend of classic and modern elements, crafted specifically for chamber orchestra, steel guitar, and piano. 

The music was recorded on Analogue Tape for its warmth, harmonic richness, and the way it captures the soul of a performance with all its human imperfections.

Recorded in the Lab

Footsteps

The creative process for Celestial Walk started many years ago, with a piano improvisation which Alex recorded and then revisited later on, to create a first draft for string ensemble. One theme, containing large leaps between registers, made him think of space-walking in imponderability, unhinged by cosmic or tonal gravitation. In last part of the work, Alex uses the Klangfarbenmelodie (tone-color melody) technique – splitting the melodic line between different instruments. The melody is revealed by following the starting points of the notes, played by different instruments. As the notes of the melody are prolonged and overlap, they form a melody-harmony structure, reminiscent of the time-space concept.
Alex uses the richness of timbres offered by the chamber orchestra, to imagine the fascinating experience of solitude combined with unmitigated astral energy, and observe its reflections, filtered through the vast internal world of emotions.


Celestial Walk - for Chamber Orchestra

Čmeldis

Emotional Mathematics (2025, mockup)

Schafe können sicher weiden - J.S. Bach (1685-1750) / arr. PFJ
Wyoming Catholic College Choir & Cor Unum Artists (Paul F. Jernberg, director)
Washington Chamber Orchestra (Jun Kim, director)

Recorded on October 18, 2024
Gala Concert in honor of Blessed Charles of Austria
The Eagles' Club
Alexandria, Virginia

Text and English Translation:

Schafe können sicher weiden
Wo ein guter Hirte wacht.

Sheep may safely graze
where a good shepherd watches over them.

Wo Regenten wohl regieren
Kann man Ruh' und Friede spüren
Und was Länder glücklich macht. 

Where rulers are ruling well,
one may feel peace and rest
and that which makes countries blessed. 

Schafe können sicher weiden - J.S. Bach (Choir & Orchestra)

The Horse Race

Recorded Live in the studio by B Baby J and M% Electronic Chamber Orchestra aka Chrome Ineptitude featuring Tennessee Rose Gretsch Electric Guitar, with Boss SY-1 Synthesizer, Meris Enzo, TC Alter Ego, Electro Harmonix Mel9, Strymon Iridium, DigiTech Jam Man Express, Strymon Night Sky



#74 Solo Improvization ソロ即興演奏

This piece was originally written shortly after my daughter was born. There's footage of me playing it on the piano while she is in her crib. A couple of months before her marriage, my daughter asked me if this song could be played while I walked her down the isle. I made an arrangement for chamber orchestra and added all kinds of details (for instance to represent my deceased parents). This is the final result that was played at that special moment on a very special day. 

The Wren

"Ruggerio and Angelica" for Chamber Orchestra composed by IRMINSUL. Strings and woodwinds, thematically based on the myth of Ruggiero and Angelica, rescued from a sea monster and becoming lovers.

Ruggerio and Angelica - Chamber Orchestra

Performance done by the Xavier University Chamber Orchestra and Cincinnati New Music. Composition and live visuals created by myself. The visuals depict an overlook of Cincinnati as well as a "zoomout" to the entire planet featuring algorithmically generated weather systems that are affected by incoming audio streams. Full performance with live visuals available on Youtube. 

Threnody - For Chamber Orchestra, Soloists, and Live Visuals

Acquainted with the Night [LIVE RECORDING]

“Woodland Symphony - 3rd Movt: Scherzo Rondo" was completed in June 2025 in Fairview, TX. Performance time is about 11 minutes. Printed and electronic copies of the score and parts will be available soon from www.CreativeSpiritOnline.com.

About this recording:
The present virtual recording was produced using Finale 27.4.1 and the Garritan Personal Orchestra 5 virtual instrument library. For the best listening experience, high quality headphones are recommended. This recording was mastered by EMastered.

Instrumentation:
Flute. Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn in F, Trumpet in C, and Strings

Performance notes:
• Tempo, expression, and dynamic markings should be strictly observed.
• There is no key signature. Accidentals apply to the end of the measure or to the note or notes tied over the measure, and only to notes of the same pitch class, in the same octave.
• Hairpin pairs (e.g.: mp <>, mf ><) indicate a temporary volume change of one dynamic level.
• Passages marked fff or ppp indicate playing as loudly and as quietly as possible, respectively.
• Double-bass “C-extension” is required.

Contact information:
Robert John Brooks, Fairview, Texas USA
Email: robtjbrooks@yahoo.com
Web: www.CreativeSpiritOnline.com
Web: eMastered.com/profile/robtjbrooks

Engraving by the composer
Artwork by the composer
Copyright 2024

Woodland Symphony - 3rd Movt: Scherzo Rondo

Concertino Espresso, performed by the Sound Ecologies Chamber Orchestra
Clarinet: Eric Salazar
Conductor: Elliott Lentz
Recordist: Mark Kindred

I. Fresh Pots
II. Cold Brew

Performed at the Ruth Lilly Performance Hall - June 3rd, 2025

Concertino Espresso

Thanks for visiting. 
What's new:  I have started work on a violin sonata. My new symphony, "Woodland Symphony for Chamber Orchestra," is posted and waiting for you.  rjb

Scores and parts for many of my works are available from my publisher Creative Spirit Music Publications. Go to  https://www.creativespiritonline.com and select "Robert John Brooks." There, you can also follow the score while listening to a recording.

My music is fully notated and is intended for live performance by live musicians.

After completing my doctorate in composition in 1979 from UNT, I took 30 years off from composing to join the computer software revolution as a software engineer.  In 2010 I began composing again and have not stopped. So, I find myself beginning (restarting?) a composition career rather late in life...but that's OK.  Most of the works posted here were written since 2010. 

Thanks for visiting.

aka "zhulenej pes"
16yo 
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 (nic neni mysleno vazne) 
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ig @recmanalex kdyby te to zajimalo

I am classically trained percussionist who is mainly a performer and educator. I often find myself composing chamber music as well as recording little stock media tunes in my spare time! I love mixing both electronic and acoustic elements into one genre, in the classical realm we call this "electroacoustic" and in the popular realm this is just normal every day stuff - bridging these two things in creative ways is what I find joy in. In addition to this, I also frequently design digital displays to accompany live music - you can check some of those out on my Youtube page!

Artisanal Canadian Music. SpaDogs passionately delves into a diverse spectrum of genres, crafting both instrumental and vocal soundscapes.

Music Austria: https://db.musicaustria.at/node/204045
Portraitvideo: https://youtu.be/W1dlAU1Coos
Videos:
Musik für Kammerorchester (Version für großes Orchester) (2022/2024):
https://youtu.be/bysHwyq5zQc?si=yyFSellAg0JfPYIh
Ma nostalgie profonde et mes complexité insolubles du temps perdu (2024)
https://youtu.be/84UwtDOtuy8?si=TC4V78D1xddv5fqS
1. Sonate für Solobratsche (2021)
https://youtu.be/QWPeqLESwl8
Wie eine Berceuse (2020)
youtu.be/2Z1cPNQORtg
2. Sonate für Solobratsche (2020/2022)
https://youtu.be/HobL7t4kV3c

Homepage: https://shiqigeng.wordpress.com/

Composer of Contemporary Classical Music
Lukegarrigus.com


Thank you for listening. :)

Greenwood, IN

Composer. Interlochen. Eastman. Classical. Chamber Music. Bassoon.

Neo-classical composer crafting modern interpretations of timeless musical forms on the slopes of the majestic active Kilauea Volcano on Big Island of Hawaii. Irminsul's compositions range from intimate piano etudes to sweeping orchestral works, each piece carefully constructed to balance technical mastery with emotional resonance.

His music has been performed by professional pianists and orchestras, bringing these contemporary classical works to life in concert halls and recital venues. Recent highlights include the contemplative "Etude No.6 for Piano" and the epic "Three Virtues of Zarathustra" series.

Whether you're a classical music lover, performer seeking new repertoire, or fellow composer, welcome to this musical journey.

🎵 Weekly uploads of new compositions 🤝 Open to collaborations with performers 🌺 Composing from Volcano, Hawaii

Gaudeamusprijs 1998, Ivor Novello Composer Award, 2019. Published by Donemus

MODERN SOUL
I studied piano and composition in Romania (where I was born), and then in Israel, where I lived for many years before moving to the US in 2003. I also received comprehensive scientific education and had a successful hi-tech and management career. 
In this new chapter of my life, I'm pursuing my passion for music again, creating authentic music, at the intersection of East and West. My compositions are a reflection of my heart, soul, understanding of the world and my experiences over the years. In my music, I tend to balance between artistic intuition and structural rigor, always prioritizing the emotional experience.
My music is performed throughout the US and Europe, and won several awards such as the New Ariel Piano Composition Competition, Saint-Saens International Music Competition, Vivaldi International Music Competition, King’s Peak International Music Competition and is featured on Navona Recordings label.
If you are a performer and interested in playing some of my works, please contact me to discuss how to collaborate. I am also interested in creative collaborations with other musicians, poets and visual artists.
I live in Dallas. have two adult children and three grand daughters. I like to hike, jog, meditate and enjoy modern art.
I serve on the board of NACUSA National, and I’m exploring new creative collaborations with composers, performers and other artists, pursuing creative and/or business collaborations.

Contact me at:   alex.shapi2020@gmail.com
Follow me on my FaceBook page: Alex Shapira composer
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089837462676
Youtube Channel:    https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCsDPn_RU4vcmJdVwlNOVkEg

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