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Michael A. Muller is a contemporary classical music composer who has gained recognition for his unique and innovative approach to composition. Born in 1973 in the United States, Muller grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist, which gave him a diverse musical education. Muller began his musical training at the age of six, studying piano and violin. He showed a natural talent for music and quickly progressed in his studies. By the age of 12, he had already composed his first piece of music, which was performed by his school orchestra. After completing his high school education, Muller went on to study music composition at the University of Michigan. During his time at university, he was exposed to a wide range of musical styles and began to develop his own unique voice as a composer. He was particularly drawn to the minimalist and ambient music of composers such as Steve Reich and Brian Eno, which would later influence his own compositions. After completing his studies, Muller moved to New York City, where he began to establish himself as a composer. He worked as a freelance composer, writing music for film, television, and advertising. He also began to compose his own works, which were performed at various venues throughout the city. Muller's early compositions were characterized by their minimalist and ambient style, which often featured repetitive patterns and subtle variations. His music was influenced by the natural world, and he often used field recordings of natural sounds in his compositions. One of Muller's early works, "The Nature of Things," was inspired by the writings of the Roman philosopher Lucretius. The piece was a meditation on the beauty and complexity of the natural world, and it featured a combination of live instruments and field recordings of natural sounds. In 2014, Muller released his debut album, "Lower River," which was inspired by his travels to the Amazon rainforest. The album was a departure from his earlier works, featuring a more organic and improvisational style. It was well-received by critics and helped to establish Muller as a rising star in the contemporary classical music scene. Muller's subsequent works continued to explore themes of nature and the environment. His 2016 album, "Translucence," was inspired by the beauty of the Arctic landscape and featured a combination of live instruments and electronic sounds. The album was praised for its haunting and ethereal quality, which captured the essence of the Arctic landscape. In 2018, Muller released his most ambitious work to date, "Lower River Variations." The album was a reimagining of his debut album, featuring new arrangements and collaborations with other musicians. The album was a critical and commercial success, cementing Muller's reputation as one of the most innovative and exciting composers working today. Muller's music has been performed by a wide range of ensembles and musicians, including the Kronos Quartet, the Bang on a Can All-Stars, and the American Composers Orchestra. He has also collaborated with a number of visual artists, including the photographer Michael Kenna and the filmmaker Bill Morrison. In addition to his work as a composer, Muller is also a respected educator and mentor.

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