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Chin Ting Chan is a contemporary classical music composer who was born in Hong Kong in 1971. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a conductor and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Chan was exposed to classical music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Chan's musical education began at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, where he studied composition and piano. He later went on to earn a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of British Columbia in Canada and a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan in the United States. Throughout his career, Chan has been recognized for his innovative and unique approach to classical music composition. His works often incorporate elements of Chinese music and culture, as well as other non-Western musical traditions. He has been praised for his ability to blend these diverse influences into a cohesive and compelling musical style. One of Chan's most notable works is his Symphony No. 1, which was commissioned by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in 2002. The piece is a tribute to the city of Hong Kong and its people, and incorporates elements of Chinese folk music and Western classical music. The symphony has been performed by orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. Another notable work by Chan is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which was premiered by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in 2007. The concerto features a solo piano part that is both virtuosic and lyrical, and incorporates elements of Chinese music and culture. The piece has been praised for its innovative approach to the piano concerto form, and has been performed by pianists around the world. In addition to his orchestral works, Chan has also composed a number of chamber music pieces, including his String Quartet No. 1 and his Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano. These works showcase Chan's ability to create intricate and nuanced musical textures, and have been performed by some of the world's leading chamber music ensembles. Throughout his career, Chan has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2003, he was awarded the Hong Kong Arts Development Council's Award for Best Artist (Music), and in 2010 he was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He has also been commissioned by some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Kronos Quartet. Today, Chan continues to compose new works and push the boundaries of classical music. His innovative approach to composition has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting and original voices in contemporary classical music.

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