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Marie Barnett was a classical music composer who was born on May 12, 1925, in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of a prominent Viennese musician and composer, and grew up in a household that was steeped in music. From a young age, Marie showed a natural talent for music, and her parents encouraged her to pursue her passion. Marie began her formal music education at the age of six, when she started taking piano lessons. She quickly progressed, and by the age of ten, she was already composing her own music. Her parents recognized her talent and enrolled her in the Vienna Conservatory, where she studied composition, piano, and music theory. Marie's early compositions were heavily influenced by the classical music of the Viennese tradition, particularly the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. She was also inspired by the music of the Romantic era, particularly the works of Chopin and Liszt. Her compositions were characterized by their lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and intricate counterpoint. In 1945, Marie's family fled Austria in the wake of World War II, and settled in the United States. Marie continued her music education at the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied with some of the most prominent composers of the time, including Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein. Marie's compositions began to gain recognition in the United States, and she was commissioned to write works for a number of prominent orchestras and ensembles. Her most famous work, the Symphony No. 1 in C Major, was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1952, and was hailed as a masterpiece of modern classical music. Marie's music continued to evolve throughout her career, and she experimented with a variety of styles and genres. She was particularly interested in incorporating elements of jazz and popular music into her compositions, and her later works were characterized by their eclectic blend of styles. Marie's legacy as a composer is marked by her commitment to pushing the boundaries of classical music, and her willingness to experiment with new forms and styles. Her music continues to be performed and celebrated by musicians and audiences around the world, and she remains one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century.

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