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Dicky Tarrach was a German drummer and percussionist who made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on December 4, 1948, in Berlin, Tarrach grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz drummer, and his mother was a classical pianist. Tarrach started playing the drums at a young age and quickly developed a passion for music. Tarrach's talent was evident from an early age, and he began performing professionally while still in his teens. He played with several local bands in Berlin before moving to Munich in the late 1960s. In Munich, Tarrach joined the band Embryo, which was known for its fusion of jazz, rock, and world music. Tarrach's unique style of drumming, which incorporated elements of jazz, rock, and classical music, quickly made him a sought-after musician. In the early 1970s, Tarrach began working with the German composer and conductor Karlheinz Stockhausen. Stockhausen was a pioneer of electronic music and was known for his avant-garde compositions. Tarrach's percussion work was featured prominently in several of Stockhausen's works, including "Mantra" and "Inori." Tarrach's collaboration with Stockhausen helped establish him as one of the leading percussionists in the world of classical music. In 1974, Tarrach joined the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra as its principal percussionist. He remained with the orchestra for over a decade and played on many of its most famous recordings. Tarrach's work with the Munich Philharmonic earned him critical acclaim and several awards, including the prestigious German Record Critics' Award. Tarrach's reputation as a world-class percussionist continued to grow throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He worked with many of the leading conductors and orchestras of the time, including Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Tarrach's performances were known for their precision, energy, and musicality. In addition to his work as a classical percussionist, Tarrach was also an accomplished jazz drummer. He played with several jazz ensembles throughout his career and recorded several albums under his own name. Tarrach's jazz work was characterized by his inventive rhythms and his ability to blend different styles and genres. Tarrach's career was cut short in 2008 when he was diagnosed with cancer. He continued to perform and record despite his illness, and his final album, "Drumming Birds," was released in 2010. Tarrach passed away on January 2, 2011, at the age of 62. Throughout his career, Dicky Tarrach was known for his virtuosic percussion work and his ability to blend different styles and genres. He was a true innovator in the world of classical music and left a lasting legacy as one of the greatest percussionists of his generation.

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