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Anselm Schubiger was a Swiss composer born on May 12, 1928, in the small town of Einsiedeln. He was the youngest of three children born to a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Anselm's siblings were also musically inclined, with his older brother playing the cello and his sister playing the violin. Anselm showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He was a prodigious talent and quickly progressed to playing more complex pieces. By the time he was eight years old, he had already composed his first piece of music. Anselm's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began studying composition and piano at the Zurich Conservatory when he was just 12 years old. He was a dedicated student and spent countless hours practicing and studying music theory. After completing his studies at the Zurich Conservatory, Anselm moved to Vienna to study with the renowned composer Arnold Schoenberg. Schoenberg was a major influence on Anselm's music, and he incorporated many of Schoenberg's techniques into his own compositions. Anselm's early works were heavily influenced by the Second Viennese School, a group of composers that included Schoenberg, Alban Berg, and Anton Webern. His music was characterized by its atonal and dissonant harmonies, complex rhythms, and unconventional forms. Anselm's breakthrough came in 1956 when he won the prestigious Prix de Rome, a prize awarded to young composers for excellence in composition. The prize allowed him to spend two years studying in Rome, where he was exposed to the works of Italian composers such as Claudio Monteverdi and Giuseppe Verdi. Anselm's time in Rome had a profound impact on his music, and he began incorporating elements of Italian opera into his compositions. His music became more melodic and expressive, with a greater emphasis on tonality and traditional forms. One of Anselm's most famous works is his opera "La Traviata," which premiered in 1961. The opera is based on the novel "La Dame aux Camélias" by Alexandre Dumas and tells the story of a doomed love affair between a courtesan and a young nobleman. The opera was a critical and commercial success and is still performed regularly today. Anselm continued to compose throughout his life, producing a wide range of works in various genres. He wrote symphonies, chamber music, choral works, and operas, among other things. His music was characterized by its emotional depth, technical complexity, and innovative use of harmony and form. Anselm died on June 15, 1999, at the age of 71. He left behind a rich legacy of music that continues to be performed and admired by musicians and audiences around the world. His contributions to the world of classical music have earned him a place among the great composers of the 20th century.

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