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Benjamin Whiting was a classical music composer born on May 12, 1985, in Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a cellist. Whiting showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He later learned to play the violin and the cello. Whiting attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he studied composition under the guidance of Michael Gandolfi. He also studied with John Harbison at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Whiting's early works were heavily influenced by the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Whiting's first major composition was his Symphony No. 1, which he wrote while still a student at the New England Conservatory. The symphony was premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2008 and received critical acclaim. The work was praised for its use of traditional forms and its innovative use of harmony and orchestration. Whiting's music is characterized by its lyricism, its use of traditional forms, and its innovative use of harmony and orchestration. His works often feature complex polyphonic textures and intricate rhythmic patterns. Whiting's music is also known for its emotional depth and its ability to evoke a wide range of moods and emotions. In addition to his symphonies, Whiting has also composed a number of chamber works, including string quartets, piano trios, and sonatas. His chamber music is noted for its intimacy and its use of subtle harmonic and melodic shifts. One of Whiting's most famous works is his Piano Concerto, which was premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2012. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the soloist, featuring complex rhythmic patterns and intricate melodic lines. The work has been praised for its innovative use of harmony and its ability to blend traditional forms with contemporary techniques. Whiting's music has been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. His works have also been featured at major music festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Festival and the Aspen Music Festival. In addition to his work as a composer, Whiting is also an accomplished pianist and conductor. He has conducted a number of major orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. Whiting is also a sought-after teacher and has taught composition at a number of prestigious institutions, including the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music. Whiting's music has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2015. He has also been awarded the Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition and the MacArthur Fellowship. Despite his success, Whiting remains committed to his craft and continues to push the boundaries of classical music. His music is a testament to the enduring power of the classical tradition and its ability to inspire and move audiences.

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