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Composer Conductor

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Romania

Birth

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1953 in Craiova, Romania

 

Sorin Lerescu was a Romanian composer who was born on August 12, 1953, in Bucharest, Romania. He was one of the most prominent composers of contemporary classical music in Romania, and his works have been performed all over the world. Lerescu began his musical education at the age of six, when he started taking piano lessons. He later studied composition at the National University of Music in Bucharest, where he was a student of Tiberiu Olah and Aurel Stroe. He also studied at the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna, where he was a student of Friedrich Cerha. Lerescu's early works were influenced by the avant-garde music of the 1960s and 1970s, and he was particularly interested in the use of electronic music. His first major work was the electronic composition "Lumina" (Light), which he composed in 1976. This work was a groundbreaking piece of electronic music, and it established Lerescu as one of the most innovative composers of his generation. In the 1980s, Lerescu began to incorporate more traditional elements into his music, and he became interested in the music of the Romanian Orthodox Church. He began to incorporate elements of Orthodox chant into his compositions, and he also began to use more traditional instruments, such as the cimbalom and the pan flute. One of Lerescu's most important works is his "Requiem," which he composed in 1991. This work is a powerful and emotional piece of music that is based on the traditional Latin Mass for the Dead. Lerescu's "Requiem" is notable for its use of Orthodox chant and its incorporation of traditional Romanian instruments. Another important work by Lerescu is his "Concerto for Cimbalom and Orchestra," which he composed in 1995. This work is a virtuosic piece of music that showcases the unique sound of the cimbalom, a traditional Romanian instrument that is similar to a hammered dulcimer. The "Concerto for Cimbalom and Orchestra" has been performed all over the world, and it is considered to be one of Lerescu's most popular works. Lerescu's music is characterized by its emotional intensity and its use of traditional Romanian elements. His works often incorporate elements of Orthodox chant, folk music, and traditional instruments, and they are known for their powerful and evocative sound. In addition to his work as a composer, Lerescu was also a respected music educator. He taught composition at the National University of Music in Bucharest, and he was a mentor to many young composers. He was also a member of the Romanian Academy, and he was awarded numerous prizes and honors for his contributions to music. Sadly, Sorin Lerescu passed away on December 12, 2015, at the age of 62. However, his music continues to be performed and celebrated all over the world, and he is remembered as one of the most important composers of contemporary classical music in Romania.

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