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Eric Levisalles was born on May 12, 1962, in Paris, France. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a pianist and his mother a singer. From a young age, Levisalles showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Levisalles received his formal musical education at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he studied composition with renowned composers such as Pierre Boulez and Olivier Messiaen. During his time at the conservatory, Levisalles also studied piano and conducting. After completing his studies, Levisalles began his career as a composer, pianist, and conductor. He quickly gained recognition for his innovative and experimental approach to classical music, blending traditional classical forms with contemporary techniques and electronic music. One of Levisalles' early works, "Symphony No. 1," premiered in 1987 and was praised for its bold use of electronic music and unconventional orchestration. The piece was later recorded and released on CD, earning Levisalles critical acclaim and a growing fan base. Throughout the 1990s, Levisalles continued to compose and perform, collaborating with a variety of musicians and artists from different genres. He also began to experiment with multimedia performances, incorporating video, dance, and other visual elements into his concerts. In 1998, Levisalles released his most ambitious work to date, "The Seven Deadly Sins," a multimedia opera that explored the themes of sin and redemption through a series of interconnected vignettes. The piece was performed to critical acclaim in Paris and later toured internationally. Levisalles' later works continued to push the boundaries of classical music, incorporating elements of jazz, rock, and world music into his compositions. He also continued to experiment with multimedia performances, creating immersive experiences that combined music, video, and other visual elements. One of Levisalles' most notable works from this period was "The Four Elements," a multimedia performance that explored the themes of earth, air, fire, and water through a series of interconnected pieces. The piece was performed to critical acclaim in Paris and later toured internationally. Levisalles' career was tragically cut short when he passed away in 2005 at the age of 43. However, his legacy lives on through his music, which continues to inspire and challenge audiences around the world.

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