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Lluís Coll i Trulls was a renowned classical music artist who was born on December 28, 1959, in Barcelona, Spain. He was a percussionist who specialized in playing the marimba, vibraphone, and xylophone. Lluís Coll i Trulls was known for his virtuosity, musicality, and sensitivity, which made him one of the most sought-after percussionists of his time. Lluís Coll i Trulls grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a percussionist who played in the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra. Lluís Coll i Trulls started playing the drums at a young age, and he quickly showed a talent for music. He studied at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona, where he received a degree in percussion. After completing his studies, Lluís Coll i Trulls began his professional career as a percussionist. He played with various orchestras in Spain, including the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya, and the Orquestra de Cambra Teatre Lliure. He also played with international orchestras, such as the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. Lluís Coll i Trulls was known for his exceptional performances, and he received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1985, he won the first prize at the International Percussion Competition in Paris, which launched his international career. He also won the first prize at the International Marimba Competition in Stuttgart in 1991, which cemented his reputation as one of the world's leading percussionists. Lluís Coll i Trulls was a prolific recording artist, and he recorded numerous albums throughout his career. He recorded solo albums, as well as albums with orchestras and other musicians. Some of his most notable recordings include "Marimba Spiritual," "Vibraphone Concertos," and "Xylophone Rags." Lluís Coll i Trulls was also a respected teacher, and he taught at various music schools and conservatories throughout his career. He was a professor of percussion at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona, where he taught many of the next generation of percussionists. One of the highlights of Lluís Coll i Trulls' career was his performance at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He was chosen to perform at the opening ceremony, where he played a solo on the marimba. His performance was widely praised, and it helped to showcase the beauty and versatility of the marimba to a global audience. Sadly, Lluís Coll i Trulls' career was cut short when he passed away on December 31, 2011, at the age of 52. He had been battling cancer for several years, but he continued to perform and record music until the end of his life. His passing was a great loss to the world of classical music, and he is remembered as one of the greatest percussionists of his generation. In conclusion, Lluís Coll i Trulls was a talented and accomplished classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of percussion. He was known for his virtuosity, musicality, and sensitivity, and he received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. His performances and recordings continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world, and his legacy lives on through the many students he taught and the musicians he influenced.

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