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Lora Aborn was a classical music composer who was born on May 12, 1892, in New York City. She was the daughter of a prominent lawyer and a talented pianist, and her parents encouraged her to pursue music from a young age. Aborn began studying piano at the age of six and showed a natural talent for the instrument. She also began composing her own music at a young age, and her parents recognized her potential as a composer. Aborn continued her musical education at the Institute of Musical Art (now known as the Juilliard School) in New York City. She studied composition with some of the leading composers of the time, including Percy Goetschius and Rubin Goldmark. Aborn also studied piano with Ernest Hutcheson and Harold Bauer, and she became an accomplished pianist in her own right. Aborn's early compositions were influenced by the Romantic composers of the late 19th century, such as Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Her music was characterized by lush harmonies, sweeping melodies, and a strong sense of emotion. Aborn's early works included piano pieces, songs, and chamber music. In 1915, Aborn married the composer and conductor Henry Hadley. Hadley was a prominent figure in the American classical music scene, and he was the conductor of the New York Philharmonic from 1909 to 1911. Aborn and Hadley had two children together, and they often collaborated on musical projects. Aborn's career as a composer began to take off in the 1920s. She received commissions from several prominent orchestras and music organizations, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the League of Composers. Aborn's music was performed by some of the leading musicians of the time, including the pianist Josef Hofmann and the conductor Leopold Stokowski. Aborn's music continued to evolve in the 1920s and 1930s. She began to incorporate elements of modernism into her compositions, such as dissonant harmonies and unconventional forms. Aborn's music also became more experimental, with works that explored new textures and timbres. One of Aborn's most famous works is her Piano Concerto, which was premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1926. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the soloist, with sweeping melodies and intricate passagework. The work was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and it helped to establish Aborn as one of the leading composers of her time. Aborn's other notable works include her Symphony No. 1, which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1930. The symphony is a grand and sweeping work, with lush harmonies and soaring melodies. Aborn's String Quartet No. 1 is another notable work, with its intricate counterpoint and complex harmonies. Aborn continued to compose throughout the 1930s and 1940s, but her output slowed down as she focused more on her family and other interests. She remained active in the music world, however, and she served as the president of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) from 1941 to 1947. Aborn passed away on December 31, 1955, at the age of 63. She left behind a legacy of beautiful and innovative music, and she remains an important figure in the history of American classical music.

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