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Tommy Coen was a classical music composer born on May 12, 1950, in Dublin, Ireland. He was the youngest of four children and grew up in a musical family. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Coen started playing the piano at the age of five and showed a natural talent for music. Coen attended the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin, where he studied composition with the renowned Irish composer Seán Ó Riada. He also studied piano and violin and was a member of the academy's orchestra. Coen graduated with honors in 1972 and went on to pursue a career in music. Coen's early works were heavily influenced by Irish folk music and traditional music. He often incorporated Irish melodies and rhythms into his compositions, giving them a unique flavor. His first major work was a suite for piano and orchestra called "The Liffey Suite," which was premiered by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland in 1975. The suite was well-received and established Coen as a promising young composer. In the late 1970s, Coen moved to London to further his career. He studied with the British composer Benjamin Britten and worked as a freelance composer and arranger. He also wrote music for television and film, including the score for the 1980 film "The Long Good Friday." Coen's music continued to evolve in the 1980s and 1990s. He began to incorporate more contemporary elements into his compositions, such as jazz and rock influences. He also experimented with electronic music and computer-generated sounds. Despite these new influences, Coen's music remained firmly rooted in classical traditions. One of Coen's most famous works is his opera "The Cripple of Inishmaan," which premiered in 1997. The opera is based on the play by Martin McDonagh and tells the story of a disabled boy living on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. The opera was praised for its beautiful melodies and emotional depth and was performed to critical acclaim in Ireland and the UK. Coen continued to compose music until his death in 2010. His final work was a requiem mass, which he wrote in memory of his father. The requiem was performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland in 2011 and was hailed as a fitting tribute to Coen's talent and legacy. Throughout his career, Coen was known for his ability to blend traditional and contemporary elements into his music. He was a master of melody and harmony and had a deep understanding of the classical tradition. His music was often described as emotional and evocative, with a strong sense of narrative and storytelling. Coen's legacy continues to live on through his music. His compositions are still performed and recorded by orchestras and ensembles around the world, and his influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary composers. He is remembered as one of Ireland's greatest composers and a true master of classical music.

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