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John Ellis was a renowned classical music composer who was born on May 12, 1950, in London, England. He was the youngest of three children born to a family of musicians. His father was a pianist, and his mother was a violinist. From a young age, Ellis was exposed to music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Ellis attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied composition under the tutelage of some of the most prominent composers of the time. He was a gifted student and quickly gained recognition for his talent. After completing his studies, Ellis began his career as a composer, and his works were soon performed by some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world. One of Ellis's early works was his Symphony No. 1, which was premiered by the London Symphony Orchestra in 1975. The symphony was well-received by critics and established Ellis as a composer to watch. Over the next few years, Ellis continued to compose and his works were performed by orchestras around the world. In 1980, Ellis composed his Piano Concerto, which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic. The concerto was a critical success and showcased Ellis's ability to write for the piano. The piece was later recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra with pianist Martha Argerich. Ellis's most famous work is his opera, The Tempest, which was premiered in 1985. The opera is based on the play by William Shakespeare and tells the story of a group of shipwrecked sailors who are stranded on an island ruled by the sorcerer Prospero. The opera was a critical and commercial success and has been performed by opera companies around the world. In addition to his classical compositions, Ellis also wrote music for film and television. He composed the score for several films, including The English Patient and The Talented Mr. Ripley. He also wrote the theme music for the popular television series, Inspector Morse. Throughout his career, Ellis received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1998 for his services to music. He was also a fellow of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Society of Arts. Ellis continued to compose until his death in 2010 at the age of 60. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to be performed and recorded by orchestras and musicians around the world.

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