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Arthur Hamilton was a renowned classical music composer who was born on June 15, 1925, in London, England. 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, Hamilton was exposed to music and showed a natural talent for it. Hamilton began his formal music education at the age of six when he started taking piano lessons. He quickly progressed and began composing his own music by the age of ten. He continued his music education at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied composition, piano, and conducting. During World War II, Hamilton served in the British Army as a musician. He played the piano and conducted the army band, which gave him valuable experience in conducting and arranging music. After the war, Hamilton returned to his studies at the Royal Academy of Music, where he completed his degree in composition. Hamilton's early compositions were heavily influenced by the classical music of the 18th and 19th centuries. He was particularly drawn to the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. His early works were characterized by their melodic beauty, harmonic richness, and formal structure. In the 1950s, Hamilton began to experiment with more modern musical styles. He was particularly interested in the music of Stravinsky, Bartok, and Schoenberg. He began incorporating elements of atonality, serialism, and other modern techniques into his compositions. This led to a period of experimentation and growth in his music. One of Hamilton's most famous works is his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1958. The symphony is a four-movement work that showcases Hamilton's mastery of orchestration and his ability to create complex musical structures. The symphony was well-received by critics and established Hamilton as a major figure in the world of classical music. In the 1960s, Hamilton continued to explore new musical styles and techniques. He became interested in electronic music and began incorporating electronic sounds into his compositions. He also began experimenting with aleatoric music, which is music that is partially or wholly left to chance. This led to some of his most innovative and experimental works, such as his Electronic Symphony and his Aleatoric Concerto. Despite his experimentation with new musical styles, Hamilton never lost his love for traditional classical music. He continued to compose works in the classical style throughout his career, including several operas, chamber music pieces, and choral works. Hamilton's music was characterized by its emotional depth, technical mastery, and innovative spirit. He was a prolific composer who wrote over 200 works in his lifetime. His music has been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras and has been recorded by numerous artists. Hamilton received many awards and honors throughout his career, including the Order of the British Empire and the Queen's Medal for Music. He was also a fellow of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Society of Arts. Hamilton died on March 12, 2014, at the age of 88. He left behind a legacy of beautiful and innovative music that continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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