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1840

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1884

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Louis Brassin was a Belgian composer and pianist who lived from 1840 to 1884. He was born in Brussels to a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known violinist. Brassin showed an early talent for music and began studying piano at a young age. He later studied at the Brussels Conservatory, where he was a student of François-Joseph Fétis and Auguste-Joseph Franchomme. Brassin's early compositions were influenced by the Romantic style of the time, and he was particularly drawn to the music of Chopin and Liszt. He began to gain recognition as a composer in the 1860s, and his works were performed in Brussels and other European cities. In 1867, he won the Prix de Rome, a prestigious award for young composers, for his cantata "Le Chant des Étoiles." Brassin's most famous work is his Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, which he composed in 1873. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the soloist, with fast runs and intricate passages that require great technical skill. The concerto was premiered in Brussels in 1874, with Brassin himself as the soloist. It was an immediate success, and it has remained a popular work in the piano repertoire ever since. In addition to his piano concerto, Brassin composed a number of other works for piano, including several sets of études and preludes. He also wrote chamber music, including a string quartet and a piano trio. His music is characterized by its Romantic style, with lush harmonies and expressive melodies. Brassin's career was cut short by his early death at the age of 44. He died of tuberculosis in 1884, leaving behind a small but significant body of work. Despite his short career, Brassin was an important figure in the Belgian music scene of the late 19th century, and his music continues to be performed and admired today.

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