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David Chaillou was a French classical music composer born on December 22, 1957, in Nantes, France. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a pianist and his mother a singer. From a young age, Chaillou was exposed to classical music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later learned to play the violin and the guitar. Chaillou studied music at the Conservatoire National de Région de Nantes, where he received a degree in music theory and composition. He then went on to study at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he studied under the tutelage of renowned composers such as Olivier Messiaen and Iannis Xenakis. Throughout his career, Chaillou composed a wide range of works, including orchestral pieces, chamber music, and vocal music. His music was known for its complexity and use of unconventional techniques, such as extended techniques on instruments and microtonal tuning. One of Chaillou's most notable works is his Symphony No. 1, which was composed in 1986. The piece is scored for a large orchestra and is divided into four movements. The symphony is known for its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as its incorporation of electronic sounds. Another notable work by Chaillou is his String Quartet No. 1, which was composed in 1992. The piece is scored for two violins, viola, and cello and is divided into three movements. The quartet is known for its use of unconventional techniques, such as glissandi and harmonics, as well as its incorporation of non-Western scales and modes. In addition to his instrumental works, Chaillou also composed a number of vocal works, including his opera La Nuit de Walpurgis, which was composed in 1998. The opera is based on the story of Faust and is scored for a large orchestra and chorus. The piece is known for its use of unconventional vocal techniques, such as sprechgesang and extended vocal techniques. Throughout his career, Chaillou received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Prix de Rome in 1983 and the Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris in 1992. He also served as a professor of composition at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris from 1995 until his death in 2019. David Chaillou's music continues to be performed and studied by musicians and scholars around the world. His innovative approach to composition and use of unconventional techniques have made him a significant figure in the world of contemporary classical music.

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