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Boris Pigovat is a renowned classical music composer who was born on August 27, 1953, in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now St. Petersburg, Russia). He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a violinist and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Pigovat showed a keen interest in music and began studying the piano and violin. However, it was his passion for composition that eventually led him to pursue a career in music. Pigovat attended the Leningrad Conservatory, where he studied composition under the tutelage of Boris Arapov. He graduated with honors in 1977 and went on to complete his postgraduate studies at the Moscow Conservatory. During his time at the conservatories, Pigovat was exposed to a wide range of musical styles and genres, which greatly influenced his own compositions. Pigovat's early works were heavily influenced by the Russian classical tradition, particularly the works of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. However, as he continued to develop his own style, he began to incorporate elements of contemporary music, such as atonality and serialism. His compositions are known for their emotional depth and complexity, as well as their use of rich harmonies and intricate textures. One of Pigovat's most notable works is his opera "The Tale of the Unknown Island," which premiered in 1991. The opera is based on a story by Portuguese author Jose Saramago and tells the tale of a man who sets out to find an unknown island. The work is characterized by its lush orchestration and soaring vocal lines, and has been praised for its emotional power and lyrical beauty. Another of Pigovat's notable works is his Symphony No. 4, which was premiered in 2008. The symphony is a tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and is based on the poetry of Jewish writers who perished in the concentration camps. The work is a powerful meditation on the themes of loss, grief, and remembrance, and has been hailed as a masterpiece of contemporary classical music. In addition to his work as a composer, Pigovat is also a respected music educator. He has taught at a number of prestigious institutions, including the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and the Tel Aviv University. He has also served as a guest lecturer and conductor at numerous universities and music festivals around the world. Throughout his career, Pigovat has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2003, he was awarded the Israel Prize for Music, the country's highest cultural honor. He has also been awarded the ACUM Prize for Lifetime Achievement, the Prime Minister's Prize for Composition, and the Rosenblum Prize for Excellence in the Arts. Today, Boris Pigovat is recognized as one of the leading composers of his generation. His works are performed regularly by orchestras and ensembles around the world, and he continues to inspire and influence a new generation of musicians and composers.

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