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Éric Montalbetti is a French composer who was born on December 20, 1968, in Paris, France. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a pianist and his mother a singer. Montalbetti began playing the piano at a young age and later studied composition at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. Montalbetti's early works were heavily influenced by the music of Olivier Messiaen, a French composer known for his use of complex rhythms and harmonies. Montalbetti's first major composition, "L'oiseau de feu" (The Firebird), was written in 1992 and premiered at the Festival d'Automne in Paris. The piece was well-received and helped establish Montalbetti as a rising star in the world of classical music. Over the next few years, Montalbetti continued to compose works that were characterized by their intricate rhythms and harmonies. In 1995, he wrote "Le temps scellé" (The Sealed Time), a piece for orchestra that was commissioned by the Orchestre National de France. The work was praised for its use of complex rhythms and its ability to create a sense of tension and release. In 1997, Montalbetti was awarded the Prix de Rome, a prestigious award given to young composers in France. The award allowed him to spend two years studying in Rome, where he was able to further develop his compositional style. During this time, he wrote several works, including "Le livre des claviers" (The Book of Keyboards), a piece for piano and orchestra that was premiered in 1999. After returning to France, Montalbetti continued to compose works that were characterized by their complexity and sophistication. In 2002, he wrote "Le temps restitué" (The Restored Time), a piece for orchestra that was commissioned by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. The work was praised for its use of intricate rhythms and its ability to create a sense of timelessness. In 2005, Montalbetti wrote "Le livre des illusions" (The Book of Illusions), a piece for piano and orchestra that was premiered at the Festival d'Automne in Paris. The work was praised for its use of complex harmonies and its ability to create a sense of mystery and intrigue. Montalbetti's most recent works have continued to explore the themes of time and illusion. In 2010, he wrote "Le temps retrouvé" (The Rediscovered Time), a piece for orchestra that was commissioned by the Orchestre National de France. The work was praised for its use of intricate rhythms and its ability to create a sense of nostalgia and longing. In addition to his work as a composer, Montalbetti has also been active as a teacher and mentor. He has taught composition at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and has mentored several young composers who have gone on to achieve success in their own right. Overall, Éric Montalbetti is a composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His works are characterized by their complexity and sophistication, and they have been praised for their ability to create a sense of tension, release, and timelessness. As a teacher and mentor, Montalbetti has also played an important role in shaping the next generation of composers and musicians.

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