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Fernando Benadon is a contemporary classical music composer who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1977. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a composer and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Benadon was exposed to a wide range of musical styles and began playing the piano and composing his own music. Benadon's formal musical education began at the age of 14 when he enrolled in the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires. He studied composition with Mariano Etkin and piano with Ana Litovsky. After completing his studies at the conservatory, Benadon moved to the United States to pursue further education in music. In 1999, Benadon received a Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he studied composition with Lee Hyla and piano with Gabriel Chodos. He then went on to earn a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he studied composition with William Bolcom and Michael Daugherty. Benadon's music is characterized by its eclectic style, drawing on a wide range of influences from classical music, jazz, and world music. His compositions often feature complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as unconventional instrumentation. One of Benadon's most notable works is his chamber opera "The Pains of Youth," which premiered in 2010 at the Boston Conservatory. The opera is based on a play by Austrian playwright Ferdinand Bruckner and tells the story of a group of young medical students in Vienna in the early 20th century. The music combines elements of classical opera with jazz and cabaret music, creating a unique and engaging sound. Another notable work by Benadon is his "Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra," which was commissioned by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project and premiered in 2014. The concerto features a solo marimba accompanied by a full orchestra, and showcases Benadon's skill at blending different musical styles and traditions. In addition to his work as a composer, Benadon is also an accomplished pianist and has performed his own music as well as the works of other composers in concerts around the world. He has also taught composition and music theory at several universities, including the University of Michigan and the Boston Conservatory. Overall, Fernando Benadon is a talented and innovative composer who has made significant contributions to the world of contemporary classical music. His unique style and diverse influences have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated following among music lovers around the world.

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