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Welcome This site presents the original music of Aziraphal; composer and producer of Progressive Symphonic Ambient - electronic music with classical and romantic influences, creator of various media soundtracks, classical pianist and a programmer specializing in Java.

Last Song Posted: 2010/02/21 Who Do You Love

!!! WARNING !!! the audio examples on this page have much lower volume than the songs in the "Jukebox"! Take care of your ears!

Live at a Charity Concert (2009)

Slovenian Philharmonic Hall, September 2009 This year I had the honor once again to be invited to participate in a charity concert organized by Jelka Kadunc, a fundraiser for a Rwandan school and hospital run by Slovenian Sisters of Mercy: Vesna Hiti, Bogdana Kavčič, Vida Gerkman and Anka Burger. The sisters ignored many threats to their lives during the Rwandan civil war to save the helpless, and to this very day stay among the poor, showing them a way to a better tomorrow. Their dedication and courage was the inspiration for the Two Impressions of Rwanda for solo piano that were performed live (by me) that evening. Impressions of Rwanda - Part One Impressions of Rwanda - Part Two The songs portrait both the horrors of the war, the rise of the military and the suffering of the refugees, and the new hope for life, song and dance brought by the Sisters. Invitation brochure (PDF, Slovenian version only) There's also a video available. Unfortunately the camera was set up to capture the solo singers at the event so you can't see much of the piano action Video - Part One Video - Part Two

Live at a Charity Concert (2006)

Slovenian Philharmonic Hall, Sunday September 17th, 7 pm The concert was organized by Jelka Kadunc, founder of the MAK educational society. The purpose of the event was to raise money for the missionary hospitals Mukungu (Ruanda), Rwisabi in Ruzo (Burundi) run by Slovenian missionary Sisters of Mercy. For more information about the event, the program and other performers see the invitation in PDF format (Slovenian language only). Two of author's piano pieces were performed:         Fantasia Appassionata No. III         Scherzo alla Paprica Invitation brochure (PDF, Slovenian version only) Philharmonic Concert calendar (English) | (Slovenian)

Classical Works

The author also composes "serious" classical music for solo piano and small ensembles credited with his real name "Matej Hrovat". Occasionally he performs his pieces live at various event as pianist. He organizes biannual piano recitals performing his own compositions plus challenging masterpieces of old masters (Beethoven piano sonatas, popular works by Liszt, Chopin, Ravel and other composers). F. Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 - part 2 "Friska" Scherzo alla Paprica (own composition)

Tabula Perdita for string quartet (2000) First live performance The quartet was performed for the first time by the Gaudeamus orchestra's string quartet as part of the concert on Ljubljana Summer Festival, August 3rd 2005. The members of Gaudeamus Ensemble String Quartet: Rok ZGONC, violin Mojca MENONI, violin Aliaksandr SENAZHENSKI, viola Jaka STADLER, cello The Gaudeamus Ensemble Concert - click for more information and program Conductor and artistic director: Aleksandar SPASIĆ Thank you all very much for making this experience possible! ****************** A pleasant humorous piece for string quartet with some 20th century tricks but nothing drastically "avantgarde". The title, by the way, IS symbolic, but has got absolutely nothing to do with deep existential dilemmas and such. Available both as MIDI and MP3 file, arranged for the soft sampler Garritan Personal Orchestra. MIDI file MP3 audio file

Agave Azul for solo piano (2008) 2007 A more modern song somewhat reminiscent of Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit suite was written for the piano contest at Garritan Forum. Agave Azul rendered with GPO Steinway

The Wings of Passion for solo piano (2007) 2007 A song in Rachmaninov-influenced romantic style that displays everything from string-busting fortissimo outbursts to gentle pianissimo lines but with nonstop concert virtuosity, was written for the Pianoteq license contest. The Wings of Passion rendered with Pianoteq virtual piano. The Wings of Passion rendered with GPO Steinway piano sample.

The Art of the Duel for solo piano (2006) This song is dedicated to the two giants of piano prog rock who inspired it, Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson. MIDI file - transcription in progress...

Fantasia Appassionata No. 3 for solo piano (2006) The third piece in what is to be a compilation of six, all of which combine sad lyrical motives with powerful fortissimo outbursts. This one is written in a more impressionistic style than the neo-baroque number Two. MIDI file - transcription in progress...

Fantasia Appassionata No. 2 for solo piano (2000) Title says it all really. A piano piece as I like them: Full of powerful and fast outbursts. Some influence of Rachmaninoff can be heard. MIDI file

Scherzo Alla Paprica for solo piano (2002) A shorter virtuoso piano song, spiced with humor and contrasts. MIDI file