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András Derecskei was a Hungarian composer of classical music who was born on December 28, 1957, in Budapest, Hungary. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was deeply involved in music. His father was a pianist and his mother was a singer, and they both encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Derecskei began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and composition at the Béla Bartók Conservatory in Budapest. He later went on to study at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, where he received his degree in composition in 1982. Throughout his career, Derecskei composed a wide range of works, including orchestral pieces, chamber music, and vocal music. His music was characterized by its use of traditional forms and structures, as well as its incorporation of Hungarian folk music and other Eastern European musical traditions. One of Derecskei's most notable works is his Symphony No. 1, which was composed in 1985. The piece is a large-scale work for orchestra that is divided into four movements. The first movement is marked by its use of a driving rhythm and its use of folk-inspired melodies. The second movement is a slow and contemplative piece that features a solo violin. The third movement is a lively scherzo that is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and playful melodies. The final movement is a triumphant and energetic piece that brings the symphony to a thrilling conclusion. Another notable work by Derecskei is his String Quartet No. 1, which was composed in 1990. The piece is a four-movement work for string quartet that is marked by its use of complex rhythms and harmonies. The first movement is a fast and energetic piece that features a driving rhythm and a soaring melody. The second movement is a slow and contemplative piece that features a haunting melody played by the cello. The third movement is a lively and playful scherzo that is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and playful melodies. The final movement is a fast and energetic piece that brings the quartet to a thrilling conclusion. In addition to his orchestral and chamber music works, Derecskei also composed a number of vocal works, including choral pieces and art songs. One of his most notable vocal works is his cycle of art songs entitled "Songs of the Night," which was composed in 1995. The cycle is a set of six songs for voice and piano that are based on poems by Hungarian poets. The songs are marked by their use of rich harmonies and expressive melodies, and they showcase Derecskei's skill as a composer of vocal music. Throughout his career, Derecskei received numerous awards and honors for his work as a composer. In 1985, he was awarded the Erkel Prize, which is one of the highest honors for composers in Hungary. He was also awarded the Bartók-Pásztory Prize in 1990, which is awarded to outstanding young composers in Hungary. Derecskei continued to compose music throughout his life, and his works have been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world. He passed away on December 28, 2013, at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and inspiring music.

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