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Jesús Torres is a Spanish composer who was born on December 14, 1965, in Saragossa, Spain. He grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a composer and conductor. Torres began his musical studies at a young age, and he showed a natural talent for music. He studied at the Conservatory of Saragossa, where he received a degree in composition. After completing his studies, Torres moved to Madrid, where he continued his musical education at the Royal Conservatory of Music. He studied with some of the most renowned composers of the time, including Luis de Pablo and Francisco Guerrero. During this time, Torres began to develop his own unique style of composition, which was characterized by its use of complex rhythms and harmonies. In 1990, Torres won the National Prize for Young Composers, which brought him national recognition. This award allowed him to travel to Paris, where he studied with the composer Tristan Murail. Torres was deeply influenced by Murail's spectral music, which uses computer analysis to create new sounds and harmonies. Torres' early works were characterized by their use of electronic music and computer-generated sounds. He was one of the first Spanish composers to use these techniques, and his music was considered groundbreaking at the time. Some of his most notable works from this period include "Cantos de la Mancha" (1992) and "Cantos de la Tierra" (1994). In the late 1990s, Torres began to move away from electronic music and started to focus on more traditional forms of composition. He began to incorporate elements of Spanish folk music into his works, which gave his music a unique flavor. Some of his most notable works from this period include "Concierto para piano y orquesta" (1998) and "Concierto para violín y orquesta" (2000). In 2002, Torres was awarded the National Prize for Music, which is the highest honor that a Spanish composer can receive. This award brought him international recognition, and he began to receive commissions from orchestras and ensembles around the world. Some of his most notable works from this period include "Concierto para guitarra y orquesta" (2004) and "Concierto para clarinete y orquesta" (2006). Torres' music is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as its incorporation of Spanish folk music. He is considered one of the most important Spanish composers of his generation, and his music has been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles. In addition to his work as a composer, Torres is also a professor of composition at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid. He has mentored many young composers, and his influence can be seen in the work of many of his students. Overall, Jesús Torres is a composer who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. His unique style and innovative use of electronic music have helped to push the boundaries of classical composition, and his incorporation of Spanish folk music has given his music a distinctive flavor. With his many awards and accolades, Torres is sure to be remembered as one of the most important Spanish composers of his generation.

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