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Carlos Castellaños was a renowned classical music composer who was born on January 15, 1925, in Madrid, Spain. He was the youngest of three children and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. His father was a pianist, and his mother was a singer, which meant that music was always a part of his life from a young age. Castellaños began his musical education at the age of six when he started taking piano lessons. He showed a natural talent for music and quickly progressed, impressing his teachers with his ability to play complex pieces. By the time he was a teenager, he had already composed several pieces of music, which he performed at local concerts. In 1943, Castellaños enrolled at the Madrid Royal Conservatory of Music, where he studied composition under the tutelage of Joaquín Rodrigo, one of Spain's most famous composers. Rodrigo recognized Castellaños' talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. During his time at the conservatory, Castellaños also studied piano, conducting, and music theory, which gave him a well-rounded education in music. After graduating from the conservatory in 1948, Castellaños began working as a freelance composer, writing music for films, television, and the theater. He quickly gained a reputation for his ability to write music that was both beautiful and emotionally powerful, and his work was in high demand. In 1952, Castellaños composed his first symphony, which was premiered by the Madrid Symphony Orchestra. The piece was well-received, and it established Castellaños as a serious composer. Over the next few years, he continued to write symphonies, concertos, and chamber music, which were performed by orchestras and ensembles throughout Spain. In 1960, Castellaños was awarded a scholarship to study at the Paris Conservatory, where he studied under the famous composer Olivier Messiaen. This experience had a profound impact on Castellaños' music, and he began incorporating elements of French impressionism into his compositions. One of Castellaños' most famous works is his opera, "La Celestina," which he composed in 1969. The opera is based on the Spanish novel of the same name and tells the story of a love affair between two young people from different social classes. The opera was a critical and commercial success and has been performed in opera houses around the world. Castellaños continued to compose music throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and his work continued to evolve. He began incorporating elements of Spanish folk music into his compositions, which gave his music a unique flavor. He also experimented with electronic music, which was a new and exciting field at the time. In 1990, Castellaños was awarded the National Music Prize, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a musician in Spain. The award recognized his contributions to the world of classical music and his dedication to promoting Spanish music around the world. Castellaños continued to compose music until his death in 2002. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world. He is remembered as one of Spain's greatest composers and a true master of classical music.

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