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Jeannot Sanavia was a French composer born on January 12, 1926, in the city of Lyon. He was the youngest of three children born to a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Sanavia showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Sanavia's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons with his mother and later studied at the Conservatoire de Lyon. At the age of 16, he won first prize in a national piano competition, which led to his acceptance into the Paris Conservatoire. At the Paris Conservatoire, Sanavia studied composition with Olivier Messiaen and piano with Yvonne Loriod. He also studied conducting with Pierre Monteux and Nadia Boulanger. During his time at the conservatory, Sanavia composed several works, including his first symphony, which was premiered by the Orchestre National de France in 1950. After completing his studies, Sanavia worked as a pianist and conductor in various orchestras throughout Europe. He also continued to compose, and his works were performed by some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. Sanavia's music is characterized by its use of complex harmonies and rhythms, as well as its incorporation of elements from various musical traditions. He was particularly interested in the music of Asia and Africa and often incorporated these influences into his compositions. One of Sanavia's most famous works is his opera, "The Tempest," which was premiered in 1962. The opera is based on Shakespeare's play of the same name and tells the story of the sorcerer Prospero and his daughter Miranda, who are stranded on a deserted island. The opera was praised for its innovative use of electronic music and its incorporation of traditional Japanese music. Another notable work by Sanavia is his "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," which was premiered in 1978. The concerto is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as its incorporation of elements from jazz and rock music. The piece was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra with Sanavia himself as the soloist. Sanavia continued to compose throughout his life, and his works were performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world. He was awarded numerous honors and awards for his contributions to music, including the Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris and the Prix Italia. Jeannot Sanavia died on June 15, 1999, at the age of 73. He is remembered as one of the most innovative and influential composers of the 20th century, whose music continues to inspire and challenge musicians and audiences alike.

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