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Yan Maresz is a French composer of contemporary classical music. He was born on February 28, 1966, in Nice, France. Maresz grew up in a musical family, with his father being a jazz musician and his mother a classical pianist. He began playing the guitar at the age of 10 and later studied at the Conservatoire National de Région de Nice. Maresz continued his studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he studied composition with Gérard Grisey and worked as his assistant. Grisey was a major influence on Maresz's music, and he became known for his use of spectral techniques, which involve analyzing the sound spectrum of a particular sound and using that information to create new sounds. Maresz's early works were heavily influenced by Grisey's spectral techniques, but he later developed his own unique style. His music often combines acoustic and electronic sounds, and he is known for his use of complex rhythms and harmonies. One of Maresz's most well-known works is "Metallics," which was commissioned by the Ensemble Intercontemporain and premiered in 1995. The piece features a solo electric guitar, which is played by Maresz himself, and a large ensemble of acoustic instruments. The guitar is processed through a computer, which allows Maresz to manipulate the sound in real-time. The piece is known for its use of metallic sounds, which are created by the guitar and the other instruments. Another notable work by Maresz is "Eclipse," which was commissioned by the Orchestre National de Lyon and premiered in 2003. The piece is scored for large orchestra and features a solo electric guitar, which is again played by Maresz. The guitar is processed through a computer, which allows Maresz to create a wide range of sounds. The piece is known for its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as its use of electronic sounds. Maresz has also written several works for chamber ensembles, including "Niggun," which was commissioned by the Ensemble Intercontemporain and premiered in 2000. The piece is scored for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano, and is based on a Jewish folk melody. The piece is known for its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as its use of spectral techniques. In addition to his work as a composer, Maresz is also a professor of composition at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. He has also taught at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Montreal. Maresz has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Prix de Rome in 1991 and the Grand Prix de la Musique Symphonique from the Académie Charles Cros in 2003. His music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Ensemble Intercontemporain. Overall, Yan Maresz is a highly respected composer of contemporary classical music, known for his use of spectral techniques, complex rhythms and harmonies, and his use of electronic sounds. His music has been performed and recorded by some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, and he continues to be an important figure in the world of contemporary classical music.

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