Compositions - Kyrillos Guirguis

Composer & orchestrator: Kyrillos Guirguis

The composition describes the emotions we may experience when life gets tough, while still having hope. It is as if we're in a boat that is at the mercy of a tumultuous sea with its raging waves that threaten our very existence and wellbeing, before we finally get saved.

This is similar to the Biblical event when the Lord's disciples were in a boat and called for Jesus to calm the storms, thinking He was asleep at the back (Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8:22-25). The composition ends with the affirmation that the Lord Jesus is with us as He was with the disciples at the time, and asks Him to calm the storms around us.

Link to an orchestral version is here:
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/kaany-ma3ahom-fel-markeb?si=60474f8058f54cbd932d156f46c98f85&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Link to the track with Arabic lyrics and vocals:
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/kaany-ma3ahom-felmarkeb-edit-1-export-2?si=a29501345b6a41aaa68b3d36840d4287&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Another piece of interest - "Away They Go!":
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/away-they-go-4?si=9d86b9965ac44effb683b1893580b71d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

In the Boat Together

In the Boat Together - in A minor for Eb Clarinet & Piano

Composer/Orchestrator: Kyrillos Guirguis

This is the music track for my new hymn, Come to Me! It was composed back in Feb-Mar 2022, but only released Jul 2023.

The Lyrics are in English and describe how Jesus Christ loves and longs for each and every one of us. Christ is always there encouraging us and saying, "Come to Me", so we may find rest from all our troubles.

If you enjoyed this track, you may also like this one:
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/dance-of-the-heart-in-a-minor-for-orchestra-14dec2023?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=e4208456729b4068bb3a63cd9c789ba9

Another track of interest:
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/angelic-touch-sonata-in-g-major-for-alto-flute-harp?si=675e1246aac346fcbf2f2297f771bf9b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Come To Me

Away They Go, in D minor for Flute, Cor Anglais, Bassoon & Piano.

Composer: Kyrillos Guirguis
Copyright, Kyrillos Guirguis: Jan 2023

This piece was composed as a reflection on so many things (or people) that disappear from one's life. They could be people we love, dreams we once had, or memories that faded away into the past. They may no longer be with us or as vivid as they used to be, but we still hold onto them within the heart.

I started this piece on the Oud (lute), but I then developed it for Wind Trio & Piano. Here is the link to the oud starting version: https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/away-they-go?si=3f7bb6a7d67543f0b84bd57fc995ace5&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Away They Go!

Angelic Touch - Sonata in G major for Alto Flute & Harp.

Composer: Kyrillos Guirguis

The sonata form repeats the exposition section (first 2:45min), which extends the piece to just over 10 minutes. But for online streaming I opted not to repeat that section.

Another track of interest is Come to Me.
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/come-to-me?si=0744c2f6114248a6950f9e7754095e78&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Angelic Touch - Sonata in G major for Alto Flute & Harp

Only Him - in A minor for Piano & Tenor Saxophone.
Composer/Arranger: Kyrillos Guirguis

The title refers to the Lord Jesus Christ. Only Him is the Saviour and Redeemer. Only Him is the one who stands by me in times of trouble. Only Him is God and creator of all things.

Copyright: Kyrillos Guirguis, 2023

If you like this track, you will probably love Returning Home: https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/returning-home-1may2024?si=b01b4127a798415e9e26f6a1cba1ec39&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Only Him

Only Him, in A minor for piano & tenor saxophone

Aspirations, in C minor, for Orchestra.
Composer/Orchestrator: Kyrillos Guirguis

Aspirations is an evocative piece that stirs one's imagination and desire for a brighter future. It may sound nostalgic at times, but this is the reason for aspiring for better times full of peace, joy and prosperity. It is everyone's aspirations to have this kind of future where they see themselves in charge, surrounded by love and immersed in wonders.

The composition has some clever orchestration. It will take the listener through an emotional journey, as if travelling along a bumpy road to their final destination that they aspire to reach for a long time.

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/dwkqRsCZJcw

Aspirations, in C minor for Orchestra

Kyrillos Guirguis is an Australian composer who has been passionate about music since early childhood. His music is influenced by both Middle Eastern music, including Coptic Christian, and Western classical music traditions. His compositions occasionally use the Arabic and Coptic maqams (scales/modes) that utilise micro-tonality (quarter tones), giving his music a rich flavour. He enjoys orchestrating his own music, utilising principles developed by some of the great orchestrators such as Rimsky-Korsakov.

Kyrillos has been learning and playing the lute (oud) for several years. He uses the lute for most of the compositional process, which tends to focus on melody. However, his strong music theory and broad intimate knowledge with various instruments enable him to orchestrate effectively and compose for a wide variety of genres and ensembles. 

Kyrillos loves the oboe, bassoon, and the French horn, and can't resist including them in his orchestrations.

Kyrillos has only recently started to share his music with others, bringing to the world wonderful music that has deep spiritual meanings. The Valley Winds Ensemble, Massachusetts, considers him a composer with “strong compositional skills”, attesting to his abilities to write music that inspires others and appeals to both musicians and listeners alike.

One of the scholars at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music described his compositional style as "evocative, setting him apart in the Western contemporary classical idiom".

Kyrillos is currently completing his postgraduate music studies at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, with a focus on music composition.

Kyrillos continues to compose inspiring music that is loved by many fans around the world. He is also pursuing opportunities to collaborate and to support others in their musical journeys.

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