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Doug Balliett is a contemporary classical music composer, bassist, and educator. He was born on December 22, 1984, in New York City, United States. Balliett grew up in a musical family, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a classical pianist. He started playing the double bass at the age of 11 and quickly became passionate about music. Balliett attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in double bass performance. He also studied composition with John Corigliano and Robert Beaser. After graduating from Juilliard, Balliett continued his studies at the Yale School of Music, where he earned a Master of Music degree in composition. As a composer, Balliett has written works for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and soloists. His music is known for its eclectic style, blending elements of classical, jazz, and rock music. He has been commissioned by numerous organizations, including the New York Philharmonic, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the American Composers Orchestra. One of Balliett's most notable works is his opera "Pyramus and Thisbe," which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 2011. The opera is based on the story of Pyramus and Thisbe from Ovid's "Metamorphoses" and features a libretto by the composer. The work is scored for a small ensemble of instruments, including strings, winds, and percussion, and features a mix of sung and spoken dialogue. Another notable work by Balliett is his "Concerto for Double Bass and Chamber Orchestra," which was premiered by the American Composers Orchestra in 2015. The concerto showcases Balliett's virtuosic bass playing and features a mix of classical and jazz-inspired melodies. The work has been praised for its inventive use of the double bass as a solo instrument. In addition to his work as a composer, Balliett is also an accomplished bassist. He has performed with numerous orchestras and chamber groups, including the New York Philharmonic, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the International Contemporary Ensemble. He is also a member of the chamber music ensemble Decoda, which is affiliated with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Balliett is also an active educator, teaching composition and bass at the Juilliard School and the Yale School of Music. He has also taught at the Bard College Conservatory of Music and the Longy School of Music of Bard College. In conclusion, Doug Balliett is a talented and versatile composer, bassist, and educator. His music is known for its eclectic style, blending elements of classical, jazz, and rock music. He has written works for a variety of ensembles and has been commissioned by numerous organizations. His notable works include his opera "Pyramus and Thisbe" and his "Concerto for Double Bass and Chamber Orchestra." Balliett is also an accomplished bassist and an active educator, teaching at some of the most prestigious music schools in the United States.

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