The original score is now available  at David's non-profit website 
www.all-c-music.org
direct link: https://www.c-music.ch/index.php/sheet-music-download/file/3647-fluttuando

Fluttuando

A very personal and emotional piece for solo violoncello and string orchestra. 

My Yearning and Longing (Fantasy for Violoncello and String Orchestra)

Alcune note:
(English version below)

Come è noto, acciocché i fondi statali illiberalmente destinati a istituzioni pubbliche possano essere opportunamente stornati verso più meritevoli organizzazioni private -quali il nostro Salvifico Istituto-, è opportuno, oltre a impegnarsi in manovre di alto profilo etico e morale, mostrare una sana aderenza ai canoni più tradizionali delle varie discipline. 
Dunque, al Pio Istituto, oltre all'attenta selezione del personale tra gli esponenti delle più meritorie e tradizionaliste associazioni del paese —come la “Fijji de Vòtan ONLUS” e la più moderata ed insinuante associazione di promozione sociale “Rompiamogli il Culto APS”, per citare le più prestigiose— si persegue anche il recupero e l'esecuzione delle forme musicali più classiche e consolidate.
Disgraziatamente, in attesa che si deliberi sul superamento degli oppressivi cavilli legali che limitano la libertà di espressione, le esecuzioni dei più maschi e incisivi inni in repertorio sono al momento riservate unicamente ad esecuzioni private; dunque, in attesa che si legiferi in merito, tratto dalla raccolta 'De Musicae Pallosae' di Gion Chevin Sbarnazzone, si propone un grazioso minuetto che conserva tutti i crismi più tradizionali della forma classica.

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As is well known, in order for state funds, which are immoderately allocated to public institutions, to be appropriately redirected towards more deserving private organizations—such as our Salvific Institute—it is essential, in addition to engaging in high-profile ethical and moral maneuvers, to demonstrate a careful adherence to the more traditional standards of various disciplines. 
Therefore, at the Pious Institute, alongside the meticulous selection of staff from the most meritorious and traditionalist associations in the country—like the “Sons of Wotan NPO,” and the more moderate social promotion association 'Let's kick their Asses SPO,' to name just the most prestigious—we also pursue the recovery and performance of the most solidly established musical forms.
Unfortunately, while we await a decision on overcoming the outdated and illiberal legal technicalities that limit freedom of expression, the performances of the most masculine and incisive anthems in our repertoire are currently reserved solely for private executions; thus, while we await legislation on this matter, we hereby propose a lovely minuet that retains all the most traditional hallmarks of the classical form.

Minuetto semiserio

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Essay for String Orchestra (2024) - DEMO REC

I wrote this piece in memory of a dear life-long friend who passed away in April 2020 after a long battle with ALS. The title is from Walt Whitman's poem of the same name which he wrote after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. It is for a large string orchestra. Score/parts are available for sale/hire through music publisher Universal Edition at https://www.universaledition.com/en/Works/When-Lilacs-Last-in-the-Dooryard-Bloom-d/P0334603

When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd

The Soaring Grandeur (Bb minor)

Elegy For My Father (2025)

A short piece for string orchestra in memory of my father, who passed away in January 2024 aged 93. 

It would be lovely for this to have a live performance.
Score and parts available. Please contact me for details.

Thanks to Pete Shelley for virtual string sound.

22/10/2025

Elegy For My Father

Кружи́т метель снежинок лёгких стаю,
И забивает в щель вагонного окна.
Но тщетен труд – к полудню уж растает:
Из сил последних выбивается зима…

В вагоне Царском наконец-то стало тихо,
Угасло эхо всех предательских речей.
Лишь в сердце боль, и мысль стучится глухо:
«Народ мой бедный, выздоравливай скорей!»

Мгла опустилась, покрывая землю мраком,
Как пеленой народа Русского глаза,
И лишь лампада своим тёплым тихим светом
В Святом углу Царю окрасит образá.

В полночный час, когда окончены молитвы
За Русский мир и за доверчивый народ,
Царь – за столом, ум – пребывает в Боге:
«Ужель прервётся трёхсотлетний Царский род?!»

«Бог милостив! Не даст России сгинуть!
Пусть я погибну, лишь бы Родина жила!» –
Так думал Государь, когда узрел внезапно
Чуднóго гостя у рабочего стола...

Сидит тот неподвижно, цепким взором
Улавливает каждое движение Царя.
Взгляд ледяной, а на устах – ухмылка,
Глаза – как зверя – цвета янтаря.

Взор Царский улучив, осклабился вольготней,
Откинулся на стуле – нá ногу нога.
«Что, бывший Царь?..» – сказав, расхохотался,
Поглаживая бережно короткие рога:

«О ком молился ты? О черни безпросветной,
Что за посул свободы мать с отцом предаст?
Иль за дворян, князей, епископов надменных?
Кто ложь стяжал – тот правдой не воздаст!

Прими совет: готовься муки ада
Ещё при жизни ты своей перетерпеть:
Твоею клятвой предан мне ты Богом,
Не сдюжишь – всей стране в аду гореть!

Забыл ты притчу про заступника Святого,
Многострадально-праведного Иова-Царя,
Что проклинал в сердцах день своего рожденья?
Как я глумился! Это-ж ждёт, поверь, тебя!»

Царь кроткий властною рукою
Ударил пó столу, прервав говоруна:
«Ты лжёшь! Хоть Иов был судьбой подавлен,
Не знал Закона, но душа была чистá!
Всё претерпел без тени ропота на Бога,
И был прославлен пред народом на века!»

Незваный гость на это лишь махнул небрежно:
«Всё это миф! Вернись на землю, Божий человек!
Коль стал тебе народ дороже жизни,
Взгляни – каким он станет… этак… через век…»

Вдруг стену перед взором Госудáря
Туманом белым, будто пеленой заволокло,
И сцены жизни, даль – грядущих поколений
В нём Царь увидел полной мерой, как в кино.

В нём люди жили ради царствия земного,
Растрачивая душу впопыхах.
Оставив суд, весьма успели в осужденьи!
Оставив милость, счастье видели в деньгах.

В пренебреженьи стала истинная Вера,
А суеверья стали компасом в делах.
Детей, взращённых в Правде – единицы,
И миллионы – убиенных в животах!

Числом бездушным заменив Святое имя,
Лелея паралич своих мозгов,
И толерантностью лукавой покрывая
Свой страх и трепет перед игом чужаков…

Какая боль!.. Лицо накрыв ладонью,
Наш Государь слезинку горькую смахнул:
«Да как же так?!.. Какими льстивыми речами
Ты их, лукавый, всех так обманул?!

Но почему у всех истлела совесть,
И добродетелям извечным – грош цена?
И Бог забыт, и пир справляет подлость,
И Родина в закладе – но она-ж одна!..»

Но вдруг – картине тягостной на смену
Приходит девочка в платочке бела льна,
И, опустившись тихо на колени
Молитву пред иконой шепчет, чуть дыша:

«Прошу Тебя, о, Боженька, мой добрый,
Ты помоги мне вырасти большой,
Быть доброй, быть счастливой и весёлой,
И чтобы мир был в доме и стране родной…»

Но вот опять картины смена:
Встают в шеренги Родины сыны;
Их Царь грядущий на Святое дело
Сбирает ратью против войска сатаны…

Виденье кончилось… Задумчивый и строгий
Царь выпрямляется – челóм он стал светлей –
И слово молвит древнему злодею:
«Теперь послушай, адово созданье,
Убийца и́скони, соблазн для всех людей!

Плетёшь интриги ты над Русскою землёю,
Закабалить пытаясь весь простой народ.
Но семя Русское произрастёт во время óно,
Твой плен разрушит – Русь Святая расцветёт!..»

…Порывом ветра вдруг вагон слегка качнуло,
Лучи рассвета уж давно прогнали тьму…
Царь приподнялся – под щекой рукав шинели –
Чуть-чуть намокший – мы-то знаем – почему…
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𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕, 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒑𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒐 & 𝒔𝒚𝒏𝒕𝒉'𝒔: 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒚 𝑫𝒐𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒌𝒐𝒗

The Tsar's sleepy Vision

«Сон Государя» («The Tsar's sleepy Vision»)

"Et in paradisum" / Music by Alain Vlamynck

https://youtu.be/XiLRokoksng
https://alainetsesroseauxenchantes.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/et-in-paradisum/

Oeuvre d'inspiration religieuse, l'ambiance est sereine, paisible, optimiste, lumineuse. Le titre s'inspire du "In paradisum" qui est une antienne religieuse notamment chantée dans un Requiem comme dans celui de Gabriel Fauré par exemple. 


Réalisé avec : 

8dio : Silka Choir / Insolidus Choir 
OrchestralTools : Berlin Sordino Strings 
Samplicity : Berlin Studio Reverb pro
Softube :  Weiss plugins 
Solid State Logic : Fusion plugins
Spitfire Audio : Union Chapel Organ / Air Studio Reverb pro
The Crow Hill Company : String Murmurations / Glass Strings
Vienna Symphonic Library : Synchron Flugelhorn / Synchron Stage Reverb

Et in paradisum

The Halls Of Versailles -- Classical String Orchestra

An intimate, immersive journey accompanied by the gentle tones of the orchestra and the piano's delicate touch.

Green

Of clouds and quiet hours

One day I will recover

A tiny little place to rest

What once was

Fragments

"Fearless Frenzy" is a vibrant and engaging musical composition that bursts with infectious energy and playfulness. From its captivating pizzicato opening - drawing listeners in with rhythmic intrigue and a hint of suspense - to its frantic and lively ending, the piece exudes character and vitality. A contrasting middle section introduces a smooth, flowing melody that gradually builds in intensity as a rhythmic pattern emerges beneath and propels the music forward. The piece then steadily accelerates, leading into a spirited return to its opening energy. With its blend of charm and rhythmic drive, listeners will be swept into a whirlwind of sound as they embark on this joyful and 'fearless' musical adventure.

Original music written for String Orchestra + Woodwind. To purchase score and parts for your ensemble visit https://danimareeashmore.com/product/fearless-frenzy-strings-woodwind-intermediate/

Fearless Frenzy - for Strings + Woodwind

This is a few years old - I wanted to write something with some Tchaikovsky-style harmonies.  I didn't succeed...

MIDI rendering thanks to Noteperformer and Sibelius

Elegy in F-sharp minor [Mock Up]

The Orchestra and  the Orchard

Composer | Conductor | Arranger | Engraver
Production Editor, TUX People's Music

Sinfonie di Salvezza: 
La Missione di Suor Attila in un breve riassunto.
(English version below)

Rispondendo alla Chiamata manifestatasi tramite 
un Call Center, colpita da profonda emozione, Suor Attila decise di dedicare la Sua vita alla correzione dei bisognosi, fondando così il Pio Istituto delle Piccole Ancelle Ausiliatrici dell’Apocalisse.

Fermamente convinta che le anime perdute e le menti tormentate possano essere redente attraverso una sinergia di preghiera e legnate sulle gengive, la Salvifica Madre professa il ritorno a più efficaci e risolutivi riti di salvazione, generalmente promossi attraverso ecumeniche ronde di correzionatori.

Ma la vera Opera di Suor Attila si manifesta nella Sua musica. 
Un tripudio di banalità e insensatezze -modellate in un’epifania di straordinaria bruttezza- produce nell'ascoltatore una sensazione di confusione e fastidio che dà vita a un’esperienza di ascolto assolutamente unica. 

Non sorprende, quindi, che la Pia Religiosa abbia ricevuto numerosi riconoscimenti per il Suo contributo unico a un'Arte che sfida ogni forma di decoro.

Si esorta dunque all'ascolto dell’Opera di Suor Attila; un'esperienza che nessuno può permettersi di ignorare. (Ritorsioni in caso di inadempienza)

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Symphonies of Salvation:
Sister Attila's Mission in a Brief Summary.

Responding to the Call that manifested through a Heavenly Call Center, deeply moved, Sister Attila decided to dedicate her life to correcting the needy, thus founding the Pious Institute of the Little Handmaidens of the Apocalypse. 

But the true vocation of Sister Attila is revealed in her music. 
A triumph of banality and senselessness—shaped into an epiphany of extraordinary ugliness—produces in the listener a sensation of confusion and annoyance that gives rise to an absolutely unique listening experience.  

Thus, you are urged to carefully listen to Sister Attila's work; an experience that no one can afford to ignore. (Retaliation in case of non-compliance.)

Josephine Pascoe is a classically trained pianist, violinist & flautist from London, UK. As well as working as a freelance instrumental teacher Josephine writes mixed-genre music with guitarist and producer, Neil Thom.

This Soundcloud account is a space for Josephine's solo compositions.

David is a songwriter, composer, producer and music teacher in one. He writes in a very broad variety of styles, from Renaissance era to Bebop, Contemporary Jazz , Pop, and Latin Music and Classical piano works.

Bassist and arranger based in Manchester, UK
No finished pieces end up here.  It's all just demos and ideas that I may come back to at some point...

Dani Maree Ashmore is a Melbourne-based composer and musician. Her love for music was nurtured during her school years, where she formally learned violin and cello. However, over the years she self-taught and performed with many different instruments including piano, guitar, electric bass, and percussion. Currently she enjoys both writing for and being actively involved as a percussionist with local orchestras and concert bands.

Her composition journey began as a singer-songwriter, performing her own music and writing songs for local musical theatre. After completing a Bachelor of Applied Music (Composition) at Box Hill Institute in 2014, she began specialising in writing orchestral music and film scores. Throughout her career, Dani has composed both original works and arrangements for various ensembles including wind bands and orchestras. Additionally, her music has been featured in short films, advertisements and music videos; many of which were competition finalists. Ultimately, Dani aims to write music that is both fun to play and enjoyable to listen to.

Music teacher and passionate oboist, composer and blogger

Music lover: from baroque to metal, from string quartet to trance, from late romanticism to urban groove.
I like to make music in different genres - but I believe in melody.

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