Cristina Marcu

My career as a musician, pianist, and teacher has unlocked hidden talents and inspired me to explore the boundaries of compositional structure. Trained as a classical pianist, with perfect pitch and a strong foundation in music theory, I gradually expanded my creative practice to include composition. Over time, my passion for film music became a driving force, combining discipline with a collaborative spirit. Scoring for visual media allows me to merge emotion, storytelling, and musicality—bringing my diverse experience as a performer, educator, and composer into harmony.

My early compositions culminated in the release of my debut CD, Meditation Walk—a collection of piano improvisations infused with healing elements. Many of my pieces are composed in minor keys, blending lyrical and romantic tones with simple melodic harmonies and subtly diverse rhythmic patterns. This was followed by Infinite Ground, a short demo CD for piano and violin, born from a deeply collaborative experience—two musical souls creating in synchronicity.

The desire to explore the unknown and stretch the boundaries of the familiar is what keeps my compositional fire alive. I find inspiration in the spontaneity of the moment, where new creative ideas emerge—whether through solo piano works or by layering diverse instrumental textures. I often incorporate sound effects and weave string instruments into my music, evolving my style toward a modern form of chamber music that blends intimacy with innovation.


My first composition for piano and cello was created in a minor key for the short documentary film Stray. More recently, my works have been featured on the album White Gold, alongside solo piano pieces such as Moonshapes and Time and Space Beyond. These latest compositions incorporate more classically structured elements, drawing inspiration from impressionist composers like Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. Their influence can be heard in the subtle harmonic shifts and complex undertones that shape the emotional landscape of my music. Selected works are available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Pandora.

“Music is devoted not to the reproduction of natural phenomena, but rather to the expression of the artist’s soul in musical sound.”

W. Kandinsky