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Nicolas Gilbert was a French classical music composer born on January 12, 1975, in Paris, France. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Gilbert showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. He was also exposed to a wide range of classical music, which helped shape his musical style. Gilbert's early musical education was at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he studied piano and composition. He was a gifted student and quickly gained recognition for his talent. In 1993, he won the first prize in the composition category at the Conservatoire's annual competition. This was a significant achievement for Gilbert, as it helped establish him as a promising young composer. After completing his studies at the Conservatoire, Gilbert began working as a freelance composer. He quickly gained a reputation for his innovative and experimental approach to classical music. His compositions were characterized by their use of unconventional harmonies and rhythms, as well as their incorporation of electronic and computer-generated sounds. One of Gilbert's early works was his Piano Sonata No. 1, which he composed in 1996. The piece was well-received by critics and helped establish Gilbert as a composer to watch. The sonata was characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and complex rhythms, which gave the piece a sense of tension and urgency. In 1998, Gilbert was commissioned to compose a piece for the Paris Philharmonic Orchestra. The resulting work, Symphony No. 1, was a major success and helped establish Gilbert as a leading composer in France. The symphony was characterized by its use of unconventional orchestration, with Gilbert incorporating electronic sounds and percussion instruments not typically used in classical music. Over the next few years, Gilbert continued to compose a wide range of works, including chamber music, vocal music, and orchestral works. One of his most notable works during this period was his String Quartet No. 1, which he composed in 2001. The piece was characterized by its use of unconventional harmonies and rhythms, as well as its incorporation of electronic sounds. In 2003, Gilbert was commissioned to compose a piece for the opening of the new Paris Opera House. The resulting work, Opera No. 1, was a major success and helped establish Gilbert as a leading composer on the international stage. The opera was characterized by its use of unconventional vocal techniques, with Gilbert incorporating elements of spoken word and electronic manipulation of the singers' voices. In 2005, Gilbert was awarded the prestigious Prix de Rome, which is awarded annually to a young composer in France. The prize came with a significant cash award, as well as a residency at the Villa Medici in Rome. During his residency, Gilbert composed a number of works, including his Symphony No. 2, which was characterized by its use of unconventional orchestration and electronic sounds. In the years that followed, Gilbert continued to compose a wide range of works, including film scores and music for dance performances. One of his most notable works during this period was his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 2010. The concerto was characterized by its use of unconventional harmonies and rhythms, as well as its incorporation of electronic sounds.

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