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Dave Reminick is a contemporary classical music composer who was born in 1988 in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a classical pianist. Reminick began playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the guitar and drums. He attended the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied composition with Richard Danielpour and Nils Vigeland. Reminick's music is known for its eclectic style, blending elements of classical, jazz, and rock music. His compositions often feature unconventional instrumentation, such as electric guitars, synthesizers, and percussion. He has been praised for his ability to create music that is both complex and accessible, with a strong sense of melody and rhythm. One of Reminick's early works, "The Ancestral Mousetrap," was premiered by the New York Youth Symphony in 2009. The piece is a tribute to the composer's grandfather, who was a Holocaust survivor. It features a haunting melody played by a solo violin, accompanied by a chamber orchestra. The piece was well-received and helped establish Reminick as a rising star in the classical music world. In 2011, Reminick was commissioned by the New York Philharmonic to write a piece for their Contact! series, which showcases the work of emerging composers. The resulting piece, "The Bells," is a percussion-heavy work that features a large ensemble of musicians playing a variety of instruments, including marimbas, vibraphones, and drums. The piece was praised for its energy and inventiveness, and helped cement Reminick's reputation as a composer to watch. In 2013, Reminick was awarded a fellowship from the MacDowell Colony, a prestigious artist residency program in New Hampshire. While there, he worked on a new piece called "The Okavango Macbeth," which was inspired by a trip he took to Botswana. The piece is a reimagining of Shakespeare's famous play, set in the African wilderness. It features a mix of African and Western instruments, including djembes, kalimbas, and electric guitars. The piece was premiered by the American Composers Orchestra in 2015 and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. Reminick's most recent work, "The Giant's Garden," was commissioned by the New York Philharmonic and premiered in 2019. The piece is a musical adaptation of the classic children's book "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde. It features a narrator, a children's choir, and a large orchestra. The piece was praised for its whimsical and imaginative score, which captures the spirit of the beloved story. Overall, Dave Reminick is a composer who is known for his innovative and eclectic style. His music is characterized by its blend of classical, jazz, and rock influences, as well as its unconventional instrumentation. He has received numerous commissions and awards for his work, and his music has been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles. With his unique voice and creative vision, Reminick is sure to continue making waves in the classical music world for years to come.

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