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Julia Adolphe is a contemporary classical music composer who was born on December 29, 1988, in New York City. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a composer. Adolphe began playing the piano at the age of five and started composing music when she was just eight years old. Adolphe attended the Juilliard School, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree in composition in 2010. She then went on to earn her Master of Music degree in composition from the University of Southern California in 2012. During her time at USC, Adolphe studied with renowned composers such as Stephen Hartke and Donald Crockett. Adolphe's music has been performed by numerous orchestras and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the American Composers Orchestra. Her works have also been featured at prestigious music festivals such as the Aspen Music Festival, the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, and the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival. One of Adolphe's most notable works is her orchestral piece "Dark Sand, Sifting Light," which was commissioned by the New York Philharmonic and premiered in 2016. The piece was inspired by the landscape of Death Valley, California, and features a hauntingly beautiful melody that evokes the stark beauty of the desert. Another notable work by Adolphe is her chamber opera "Sylvia," which was commissioned by the Juilliard School and premiered in 2010. The opera tells the story of a young woman who is struggling to come to terms with her own identity and sexuality. The music is both lyrical and emotionally charged, with Adolphe's use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies adding to the opera's sense of tension and unease. Adolphe's music is characterized by its emotional depth and complexity. She often draws inspiration from nature and the natural world, as well as from literature and poetry. Her compositions are marked by a sense of urgency and intensity, with Adolphe using a wide range of musical techniques to create a sense of drama and tension. In addition to her work as a composer, Adolphe is also an active educator and advocate for new music. She has taught composition at the University of Southern California and the Juilliard School, and has served as a mentor to young composers through programs such as the American Composers Orchestra's EarShot program. Overall, Julia Adolphe is a talented and innovative composer who is making a significant contribution to the world of contemporary classical music. Her works are marked by their emotional depth and complexity, and her use of unconventional harmonies and musical techniques adds to their sense of drama and tension. As she continues to grow and evolve as a composer, it will be exciting to see what new works she will create in the years to come.

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