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Siobhán Cleary is a contemporary classical music composer from Dublin, Ireland. She was born on December 6, 1970, and grew up in a musical family. Her father was a jazz musician, and her mother was a singer. Cleary began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Cleary studied music at Trinity College Dublin, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1992. She then went on to study composition at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, where she earned a Master of Music degree in 1994. During her time at the academy, Cleary studied under the guidance of renowned composers such as Kevin Volans and Gerald Barry. Cleary's early works were heavily influenced by the minimalist style of composers such as Steve Reich and Philip Glass. Her first major composition, "The Persistence of Memory," was written in 1993 and premiered at the Dublin Fringe Festival. The piece was well-received and helped establish Cleary as a rising talent in the Irish classical music scene. In the years that followed, Cleary continued to compose works that blended elements of minimalism with traditional Irish music. Her compositions often featured repetitive patterns and rhythms, as well as the use of traditional Irish instruments such as the bodhrán and the uilleann pipes. One of Cleary's most notable works is "Theophilus Thistle and the Myth of Miss Muffet," a chamber opera that premiered in 2000. The opera tells the story of a young girl who is visited by a mysterious figure named Theophilus Thistle. The piece features a blend of spoken word and sung vocals, as well as a variety of instruments including the accordion and the harp. Cleary's music has been performed by a number of prominent ensembles and orchestras, including the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the Irish Chamber Orchestra. Her works have also been featured at a number of international festivals, including the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and the Gaudeamus Music Week. In addition to her work as a composer, Cleary has also been active as an educator. She has taught composition at a number of institutions, including the Royal Irish Academy of Music and Trinity College Dublin. She has also served as a mentor to a number of young composers, helping to foster the next generation of Irish classical music talent. Cleary's music continues to be celebrated for its unique blend of minimalism and traditional Irish music. Her works have helped to establish a distinct voice for Irish classical music, and her influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary Irish composers. With a career spanning over two decades, Cleary remains one of the most important figures in the Irish classical music scene.

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