Alexandru Sorin Ciobanu Al Rufei

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Alexandru Ciobanu Al Rufei is a concert pianist, composer, and storyteller. Blending classical elegance, jazz freedom, and Piazzolla’s fire, his music speaks of hope, love, resilience, and the beauty of being human. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Astor Piazolla y Su Quinteto, Astor Piazzola Vladimir Horowitz, Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 14 "Moonlight", 21 "Waldstein" & 23 "Appassionata" Vladimir Horowitz, Scriabin: Sonatas, Études, Poèmes, Feuillet d'album, Vers la Flamme I grew up with the music of Beethoven, Mozart, and Scriabin. I evolved with the music of Piazzolla. Scriabin's etudes have grown inside of me since the moment I heard them. Especially one, maybe one day I will record for you. Who knows? :) Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “The birth of a smile” This piece of mine, this little theme, that I never played twice the same, I composed it a loooong time ago, must be around 20 years ago. It means joy, it's a song/lullaby that tries to picture a smile. I dedicate it to you, Meem, with a smile!