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Iraida Yusupova was a Russian composer who was born on December 28, 1949, in the city of Kazan, Tatarstan. She was born into a family of musicians, and her father was a composer and conductor. Yusupova began her musical education at a young age, studying piano and composition at the Kazan Music School. She later went on to study at the Moscow Conservatory, where she studied composition with Nikolai Sidelnikov and piano with Vera Gornostayeva. Yusupova's early works were heavily influenced by the music of the Russian avant-garde, particularly the works of Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev. Her early compositions were characterized by their use of complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as their unconventional forms and structures. In the 1980s, Yusupova began to develop her own unique style, which was characterized by its use of traditional Russian folk melodies and rhythms, as well as its incorporation of elements of jazz and rock music. Her compositions during this period were often highly virtuosic, featuring intricate and demanding piano parts. One of Yusupova's most notable works from this period is her Piano Concerto No. 1, which was premiered in 1986. The concerto is a tour-de-force for the soloist, featuring a highly demanding piano part that requires great technical skill and virtuosity. The work is also notable for its use of traditional Russian folk melodies and rhythms, which are woven into the fabric of the music in a highly original and inventive way. In the 1990s, Yusupova's music became more introspective and reflective, with a greater emphasis on melody and harmony. Her compositions during this period were often characterized by their use of lush, romantic harmonies and their evocative, atmospheric textures. One of Yusupova's most notable works from this period is her Symphony No. 1, which was premiered in 1994. The symphony is a deeply personal work, reflecting Yusupova's own experiences and emotions. The work is notable for its use of rich, expressive harmonies and its evocative, atmospheric textures. Yusupova continued to compose prolifically throughout the 2000s and 2010s, producing a wide range of works in a variety of genres. Her music during this period was often characterized by its use of unconventional forms and structures, as well as its incorporation of elements of world music and other non-classical genres. One of Yusupova's most notable works from this period is her String Quartet No. 3, which was premiered in 2008. The quartet is a highly original and inventive work, featuring a wide range of textures and moods. The work is notable for its use of unconventional forms and structures, as well as its incorporation of elements of world music and other non-classical genres. Yusupova's music has been performed by many of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Berlin Philharmonic. She has also received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the State Prize of the Russian Federation and the Order of Merit for the Fatherland. In addition to her work as a composer, Yusupova was also a highly respected teacher and mentor. She taught composition at the Moscow Conservatory for many years, and her students included some of the most promising young composers of the next generation. Yusupova passed away on December 25, 2019, at the age of 70.

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