COMPOSITIONS

AWARDS & COMMISIONS: │ CommissionSerpentarius for Violin and Piano (2017, ATEM Ensemble, Remus Georgescu Doctor Honoris Causa); CommissionHunab Ku for Orchestra (2010, Toledo Youth Symphony Orchestra, USA); Composer of the original title song of the Emmy Award-winning Plugged-In science show (WGTE Television, Toledo, Ohio, USA); Concerto Competition WinnerUdumvara concerto for Horn in F and Orchestra (2008, BGSU); First PrizeArtemis and the Red Dragon for flute and piano, (2007, Craig’s Piano/Keyboard composition competition, University of Toledo, USA); CommissionMaximilian Kolbe Theater Play original soundtrack (2001, Eugene Ionesco International Theater Coloqium, Cluj-Napoca, Romania); Song of the YearSpice from No Man’s Land Electronic Music Album (1999, CD-Radio and Hollywood Music & Film, Cluj-Napoca, Romania); Grand Prize, Metal Fun Gala (Bucharest 1991).

SOLO: Violin, Piano, Pipe Organ, Marimba, Guitar

SOLO

Sanctus (2011) (4:11) for Pipe Organ     
In bocca al lupo (2009) (7:00) for Marimba
Snow Lion (2008) (8:00) for Classical Guitar 
Natura (2010) (6:00) for Violin
Katana (2008) (5:00) for Violin
Athos (2004) (3:39) for Violin
Sakura (2002) (4:30) for Violin
Jñānasāgara Prelude No.1 (2006) (4:40) for Piano
Padmasambhava Prelude No. 2 (2005) (4:30) for Piano
Poem to your Beauty (2005) (3:06) for Piano
Nikkole (2005) (3:10) for Piano
My Secret Love (2005) (3:00) for Piano
Summerville (2004) (3:00) for Piano
Micheline (2004) (2:20) for Piano
Morning Flowers (2003) (2:30) for Piano
Ballade for Yolanda (1988) (3:48) for Piano

ENSEMBLE: Duo, Chorus, Chamber, Orchestra

DUO

Serpentarius (2017) (3:00) for Violin and Piano  
La lontananza (2009) (6:00) for Violin and Harp  
Mictlantecuhtli (2008) (5:00) for Viola and Trombone     
Onyx (2008) (3:00) for Bass Clarinet and Percussion     
Hawa (2007) (5:00) for Cello and Piano     
Artemis and the Red Dragon (2007) (4:54) for Flute and Piano    
Elegy (2006) (4:25) for Violin and Piano     
Dor (2005) (5:00) for Violin and Piano     
Toccata (2004) (4:00) for Violin and Piano     

CHAMBER

Five Elixirs from Pema Ko (2011) (7:00) for Saxophone Quartet  
Twittering Machine (2011) (9:00) for Chamber Ensemble    
Ao Tea Roa (2010) (7:00) for Brass Quintet    
Crimson Flower of the Desert (2009) (15:00) for Chamber Ensemble & Orator  
Norbu (2009) (4:30) for Soprano, Cello, & Piano    
Creatio Ex Typus (2008) (15:00) for Open Ensemble    
Tempestas, The Eye of the Storm (2007) (13:59) for Chamber Ensemble     
Haiku 35 (2007) (3:07) for Soprano & Quartet     
Silentium (2006) (6:18) for Chamber Ensemble     
Spring Blooms (2002) (7:00) for Strings Quartet   
Maximilian Kolbe (2000) (20:00) for Chamber Ensemble and Synth.

CHORUS

Khandro’i Gur (2014) (4:00) for Mixed Chorus 
Homage to Tara (2009) (6:03) for Mixed Chorus    
Laudamus (2008) (03:58) for Mixed Chorus  
Tenebrae Factae Sunt (2003) (6:00) for Mixed Chorus     
Frumoasa Pământului (1995) (6:00) for Double Mixed Chorus     

ORCHESTRA

Namkha Artæ (2014) (23:00) for Orchestra & Chorus
Hunab Ku (2010) (4:45) for Orchestra
Nemesis (2010) (15:00) for Trombone & Orchestra  
Udumvara (2008) (18:00) for Horn in F & Orchestra
Fantasy (2001) (14:40) for Viola & Strings Orchestra    
Celebrul Nimeni (2001) (15:00) for Orchestra  
Overture (1996) (6:04) for Orchestra    
Requiem (1996) (5:39) for Orchestra and Chorus    
Dance Faire (1995) (3:14) for Orchestra    
Imperial (from Happy Days) (1995) (3:01) for Orchestra    
Sascha (1995) (3:44) for Orchestra youtube
Te Deum (from Happy Days) (1995) (3:39) for Orchestra
Medieval (1995) (3:00) for Orchestra    
Deus Meus (1995) (5:00) for Orchestra    
Cotton Club (1998) (5:30) for Orchestra    
Mildred (from Happy Days) (1995) (4:43) for Orchestra    
Aladdin (Ballet from Aladdin) (1995) (8:45) for Orchestra  

DRAMA: Theatre, Musical, Opera

THEATRE

Fahnen, Musik, Jauchzer, Mordsspektakel (2005) suite for Roland XP-80
Der Tote Tag (2001) suite for Roland XP-80
Maximilian Kolbe (2000) suite for Chamber Ens.& Roland XP-80   
Happy Days (1999) suite for Roland XP-80
The Misunderstanding (1998) suite for Roland, Max MSP & KORG X3
Aladdin (1997) suite for Roland XP-80
Fisher King  (1995) suite for Casio CT 470
Ady Sincai  Theatre Workshop (1995) suite for Piano

MUSICAL

Babylon (2018), Contemporary Musical Theatre in progress.

OPERA

Mandārava Contemporary Opera in progress  
Liviu Librescu Contemporary Opera in progress  
Singularity Sci-Fi Opera in progress

EDUCATIONAL WORKS: Viola, Piano, Orchestra

ORCHESTRA

Romanian Folk Dance Suite (2006) (4:08) for String Orchestra
Eau Claire
 (2005) (3:00) for String Orchestra
Dance Faire
 (2003) (2:15) for String Orchestra
Colors
 (2001) (3:00) for String Orchestra
Good Times!
(2003) (3:42) for String Orchestra    
Rain, Rain, Go Away
 (2002) (2:00) for String Orchestra
Eastern Dance 
for String Orchestra
A Fall Song 
(2002) (2:00) for String Orchestra

PIANO

Jazzy Tune (2003) (1:20) for piano    
Jumping Jack (2001) for piano    
Dance Faire (1995) (1:00) for piano

VIOLA

A Very Little Song (2010) (1:00) for viola    
Carol of the Bells arr. (2010) (1:00) for viola    
Jingle Dance (2011) (1:00) for viola    
The Swan (arr. for two violas) (2011) (1:00) for viola        

NEW MEDIA: Acousmatic, Sound Art, Live Electronics, Multimedia

MAX/MSP

Nibiru (2009) (N/A) for MAX MSP / Jitter 
Oge Retla Sussicran (2009) (4:37) for MAX MSP / Jitter 
Snow Lion
 (2008) (8:00) for MAX MSP / Jitter 

LOGIC PRO

P’howa (2007) (7:11) LogicPro7, ES 1,2 & X24 
Bardo (2007) (7:10) LogicPro7, ES1,2,X24 
Osmosis I & II (2006) (5:04) (3:05) LogicPro7, ES1,2,X24 
Time Machine (2006) (3:33) LogicPro7, ES1,2,X24 

ELECTRONIC

Ex-Libris (2000) (56:20) for Roland XP-80    
1. Open Wings (2000) (9:35) / Ex Libris for Roland XP-80
2. Letter From Dad (2000) (7:58) for Roland XP-80
3. Letter From Mom (2000) (9:38) for Roland XP-80
4. My Bleeding Heart (2000) (6:23) for Roland XP-80
5. Maya (2000) (5:57) for Roland XP-80
6. The Ring of the Seven Gates (2000) (18:20) for Roland XP-80
7. Prologue (2000) (5:06) for Roland XP-80

Lost in Paradise (2000) (51:06) for Roland XP-80    
1. The World Portal (2000) (11:47) for Roland XP-80
2. Lost in Paradise (2000) (10:42) for Roland XP-80
3. Magic Sunrise (2000) (10:02) for Roland XP-80
4. Stay with Me (2000) (12:29) for Roland XP-80
5. Farewell (2000) (6:06) for Roland XP-80

Ecce Homo (1999) (58:18) for Roland XP-80  
1. March 4th, 1999 (1999) (6:24) for Roland XP-80
2. I Miss You (1999) (8:20) for Roland XP-80
3. Ecce Homo (1999) (10:23) for Roland XP-80
4. Fantasy (1999) (7:52) for Roland XP-80
5. Heaven (1999) (6:59) for Roland XP-80
6. Beyond Styx (1999) (8:26) for Roland XP-80
7. In Memoriam (1999) (9:54) for Roland XP-80

No Man’s Land (1998) (58:39) for Roland XP-80
1. Feelin’ Free (1998) (5:25) for Roland XP-80
2. No Man’s Land (1998) (7:35) for Roland XP-80
3. Spice (1998) (8:04) for Roland XP-80
4. The Way of Silk (1998) (8:23) for Roland XP-80
5. Sunshine (1998) (6:30) for Roland XP-80
6. The Dream of Seed (1998) (7:14) for Roland XP-80
7. See You Then (1998) (6:09) for Roland XP-80
8. I’ll Remember You There (1998) (9:19) for Roland XP-80

Human Nature (1997) (58:18) for Roland XP-80  
1. Human Nature (1997) (5:29) for Roland XP-80
2. Life Drops (1997) (3:48) for Roland XP-80
3. Light of Time (1997) (10:16) for Roland XP-80
4. Human Ground (1997) (04:25) for Roland XP-80
5. Mystical Inquest (1997) (8:38) for Roland XP-80
6. Faith (1997) (7:38) for Roland XP-80
7. December Girl (1997) (6:08) for Roland XP-80

Song of Valaha (1991) (65:23) for  Casio CT 470 
1. Valaha part A (1991) (5:03) for Casio CT 470
2. Valaha part B (1991) (11:55) for Casio CT 470
3. Valaha part C (1991) (22:02) for Casio CT 470
4. Valaha part D (1991) (7:32) for Casio CT 470
5. Valaha part E (1991) (13:53) for Casio CT 470
6. Song of Valaha (1991) (4:58) for Casio CT 470

Sascha (1999) (6:00) for Roland XP-80
Overture (1999) (8:00) for Roland XP-80
Theophania (1999) (20:00) for Roland XP-80

Ecce Homo (Ecce Homo)

Maya (Ex-libris)

JAZZ: Jazz String Quartet, Combo

JAZZ 

Milarepa (1998) (6:10) for Jazz Orchestra
Grand Opening
 (3:00) for Jazz Orchestra    
Evergreen
 (2009) (4:28) for Jazz String Quartet    
As a Matter of Fact
 (2008) (3:55) for Jazz String Quartet
Memories (2008) (5:00) for Jazz String Quartet    
Detroit Groove
 (2007) (4:38) for Jazz String Quartet
Far Away 
(5:18) for Jazz Combo
Memories (3:23) for Jazz Combo    
Missing You
 (4:25) for Jazz Combo    
My Real Story 
(4:25) for Jazz Combo    
Thinking of You 
(Over the Rainbow) (5:51) for Jazz Combo
Twisted (3:12) for Jazz Combo
Weakness (6:49) for Jazz Combo
Yingchuk (7:32) Saxophone Jazz
The Long Way Home (3:00) Saxophone Jazz    
Sena
 (3:02) Saxophone Jazz    
Reaching to Your Heart 
(3:00) Saxophone Jazz
Tone Poem (3:00) Saxophone Jazz
I Remember You (3:00) Saxophone Jazz    
Close to Your Heart 
Saxophone Jazz
I Believe in You (Honey) (3:00) Saxophone Jazz    
Eliette
 (4:07) Saxophone Jazz
Everything But You (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz    
Latino Girl 
(3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
Nelly (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
Never Give Up (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
No More Tears 
(3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
Nothing To Say (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
Silent Sorrow (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz    
Wish I Had Known 
(3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz    
Say It 
(3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
You Stole My Heart (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: Soundtrack, Songwriting, Advertising, Producing

RADIO, TV, FILM

Traveler HRV Commercial (2012), Angel Films Soundtrack    
Plugged-In (2008), Science Show series, WGTE Public Media TV Title Song, Emmy Award 2010    
Star Formation (2010) (5:45) WGTE Public Media Television Co-Producer, Soundtrack, documentary    
History of Toledo Hockey (2010) (7:00), Angel Films Soundtrack, documentary    
Turning Point (2009) (55:00), BGSU Theatre and Film, Toledo Films Soundtrack, documentary  
Various: TVR1 Romanian National Television, Genial Studio, CD-Radio, Radio Renasterea, Pink Studio, Antena 1 Television, and CATV Engineering, Romania. Soundtracks; music for TV & Radio shows, jingles, publicity spots, etc.  

SONGWRITING        

VAJRA SONGS OF SHABKAR (2011-2013)

  • Be inspired (3:43)
  • Mother (5:32)
  • Impermanence (6:07)
  • Liberation (7:04)

1980-1990 Songs

  • Dorința (The wish)
  • Vino înapoi (Come back to me)
  • Aș vrea să știi (I wish you’d know)
  • Mereu pribeag (Always wandering)
  • Taina nopții (The secret of the night)
  • Noaptea (The night)
  • Primul cântec (First song)
  • Gând de iarnă (Winter thought)
  • Chiar dacă mâine (Even if tomorrow)

EXOD

  • Tot pe drum (1989) (6:44) Rock
  • Ultima seara (1989) (3:34) Rock
  • Zi de zi (1989) (3:35)

SONIC

  • Să nu te mai întorci (Never come back)
  • Ploaie

KORRUPTOR

  • If you’re a man (1:40)
  • Left for dead (3:32)
  • Hysterical show (7:14)
  • Assassination (5:46)
  • Crazy (5:40)
  • Another Day (6:05)
  • Thrash generation (6:09)
  • The big mistake (6:00)
  • A slice of truth (4:05)
  • Against all odds (5:03)
  • Alone in darkness (4:32)
  • The disciple (4:12)
  • Tired (3:00)
  • The final war (3:34)
  • Instrumental (3:00)
  • Instrumental (3:28)
  • Instrumental (3:04)

FOLK/POP/JAZZ/FUSION

  • Ți-aduci aminte? (Do you remember, Lady?)
  • Minunea (The wonder)
  • Cântec (Song)
  • Dacă (If)
  • Zborul (The flight) (1998) (5:29) Pop
  • Sa pot (1997) (4:42) Pop 
  • Chiar dacă mâine (Even if tomorrow)
  • Lumina de toamnă (The light of the Fall)
  • Zborul (Flight)
  • Poveste (Făt-Frumos) / Story
  • Bahau’llah
  • Oare-ai sa poti (1992) (4:44) Pop 
  • Wish I’d have known
  • Empty nights
  • No more tears
  • Silent sorrow
  • All My Love (5:28) Orchestral Pop
  • Lumina de toamna (3:54) (1994) Pop
  • Scrisoare (The letter) (1996) (4:50) Pop 
  • Best Losers (1993) (5:49) Folk 
  • Blessed Be (1990) (4:12) Spiritual 
  • Darkness (1991) (3:47) Folk 
  • Raise Me Now (1993) (3:25) Folk
  • Tonight

ARRANGEMENTS

Catalin Condurache 1 Arrangement (1998) Folk /

  • Coletul

Tudor Runcanu 5 Arrangements (1997) Folk/Alternative  

  • Albe năluci
  • Aproape târziu
  • Fără veștmânt
  • Ziua de apoi
  • Pereții de gheață

Ada Milea 1 Arrangement (1996) Folk/Social Commentary  

  • Ceața (3:58)

Livia Ancuta 1  Arrangement (1996) Pop  

  • Higher above (3:28)

Maria-Magdalena Dănăilă 13 Arrangements (1996) Folk / Alternative

  • Resemnare paternă (3:43)
  • Geana-nlăcrimată (2:38)
  • Descântec de ploaie (4:07)
  • Nebună după el (3:44)
  • Vis pierdut (4:41)
  • Ciutura (3:31)
  • Ruptura (3:13)
  • Prea târziu (3:39)
  • Liberă (5:03)
  • Ce mai faci? (3:34)
  • Ruga (4:40)
  • Cadou (4:45)
  • Pasărea albastră (3:58)

Church, Choral arrangements (1996)

  • Vântule
  • Păsărica
  • De ce
  • Lăudați
  • Lăudați
  • Frumoasa
  • Frumosul
  • Isuse
  • Învață tu
  • Cântă
  • Când seara
  • Veniți
  • Veniți

Danielle 3 Arrangements (1995) Pop-Rock Alternative

  • Colours (4:25)
  • Let you go (5:10)
  • Rainy day (3:42)

Niki 2 Arrangements / Folk  

  • Oare-ai să poți (4:44)
  • Nu știu (3:25)

Adrian Ivanițchi 16 Arrangements (1995)/ Folk

  • Arsura (3:33)
  • Cântec de iarnă (4:39)
  • Rondelul sfintei fără sfânt (2:39)
  • Lungul drum (3:44)
  • Amintirea paradisului (3:02)
  • Echinox (4:02)
  • Doamna Alice (3:51)
  • Rondelul jucătorului pierit (1:54)
  • Duminică (4:19)
  • Floare de ger (3:28)
  • Scrumbia afumată (3:16)
  • Fișă personală (4:25)
  • Balada trecerii reparatei (2:54)
  • Amiaza (3:47)
  • Jeu d’amour (3:29)
  • Balada gureșeti coquette (3:23)

Gyuri, 11 arrangements, (1990) Pop/Alternative /Spiritual   

  • Praised be God (1990)(4:45)
  • Instrumental (1990)(1:23)
  • Thou Verily Are (1990)(4:05)
  • Believe Me (1990)(3:12)
  • This is the Balance (1990)(3:38)
  • Praised be God – version (1990)(2:52)
  • In the garden of my heart (In gradina inimii mele) (1990)(3:23)
  • No sadness (Nu te intrista) (1990)(2:31)
  • Praised be God – version 2 (1990)(1:37)
  • Praised be God – version 3 (1990)(4:41)
  • Thou verily are – version (1990)(5:47)