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1947

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Georgs Pelécis is a Latvian composer who was born on January 12, 1947, in Riga, Latvia. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a composer and his mother a pianist. Pelécis began his musical education at the age of six, studying piano and composition at the Emils Darzins Music School in Riga. He continued his studies at the Latvian State Conservatory, where he studied composition with Valentin Utkin and piano with Arvids Zilinskis. Pelécis' early works were influenced by the neoclassical style of Stravinsky and Prokofiev, but he soon developed his own unique style, which combined elements of classical, folk, and contemporary music. His music is characterized by its lyricism, rich harmonies, and use of traditional Latvian melodies and rhythms. One of Pelécis' most famous works is his Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, which was composed in 1988. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the trumpet, with the soloist performing a series of challenging runs and arpeggios. The piece also features a hauntingly beautiful slow movement, which showcases Pelécis' gift for melody. Another notable work by Pelécis is his Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, which was composed in 1991. The concerto is a deeply emotional work, with the solo cello soaring above the orchestra in a series of lyrical melodies. The piece also features a hauntingly beautiful slow movement, which showcases Pelécis' gift for melody. Pelécis has also composed a number of works for chamber ensembles, including his String Quartet No. 2, which was composed in 1981. The quartet is a complex and challenging work, with the four instruments weaving in and out of each other in a series of intricate counterpoint. In addition to his work as a composer, Pelécis has also been a professor of composition at the Latvian Academy of Music since 1979. He has also served as the chairman of the Latvian Composers' Union and as the artistic director of the Riga Philharmonic Orchestra. Pelécis' music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. His music has also been recorded by a number of prominent musicians, including cellist Yo-Yo Ma and trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov. In recognition of his contributions to the world of classical music, Pelécis has received numerous awards and honors, including the Latvian Great Music Award, the Order of the Three Stars, and the Latvian National Culture Award. His music continues to be performed and admired by audiences around the world, and he remains one of Latvia's most celebrated composers.

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