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Marie Bennett was a renowned classical music composer who was born on May 12, 1925, in Vienna, Austria. She was the youngest of three children born to a family of musicians. Her father was a violinist, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Marie showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Marie's parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She began taking piano lessons with her mother and later studied under some of the most prominent piano teachers in Vienna. By the age of 12, Marie had already composed her first piece of music, a short piano sonata. In 1940, when Marie was 15 years old, her family was forced to flee Austria due to the Nazi occupation. They settled in London, where Marie continued her music studies at the Royal Academy of Music. She studied composition under the tutelage of Benjamin Britten and piano under the guidance of Myra Hess. Marie's talent as a composer was quickly recognized, and she began receiving commissions for her work. Her first major composition was a piano concerto, which was premiered by the London Symphony Orchestra in 1947. The concerto was well-received, and it established Marie as a rising star in the classical music world. Over the next few years, Marie continued to compose music, and her works were performed by some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world. In 1952, she was commissioned to write a ballet score for the Royal Ballet in London. The resulting work, titled "The Enchanted Forest," was a critical and commercial success. Marie's music was known for its emotional depth and technical complexity. She was particularly skilled at writing for the piano, and many of her works featured virtuosic piano passages. Her music was also heavily influenced by her Austrian heritage, and she often incorporated elements of Austrian folk music into her compositions. One of Marie's most famous works is her Piano Sonata No. 2, which was composed in 1956. The sonata is a complex and challenging work that showcases Marie's technical prowess as a composer. It has been performed by some of the world's most renowned pianists, including Martha Argerich and Vladimir Horowitz. In addition to her work as a composer, Marie was also a respected music educator. She taught composition and piano at the Royal Academy of Music for many years and mentored several young composers who went on to achieve great success in their own right. Marie continued to compose music well into her later years. Her final work, a piano trio, was completed in 1995, just a few years before her death. Throughout her career, Marie was recognized for her contributions to the classical music world. She received numerous awards and honors, including the Order of the British Empire and the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art. Marie Bennett's legacy as a composer and educator continues to inspire musicians around the world. Her music remains a testament to her talent and dedication to the art of classical music.

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