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Diarmaid Ó Muirithe was a classical music composer born on May 12, 1956, in Dublin, Ireland. He was the youngest of four children and grew up in a family that valued music and the arts. His father was a traditional Irish musician, and his mother was a singer and pianist. From a young age, Diarmaid showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of five. As a child, Diarmaid was exposed to a wide range of musical styles, including classical, traditional Irish, and jazz. He was particularly drawn to the works of composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, and spent many hours studying their compositions. He also began composing his own music at a young age, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already written several pieces for piano and chamber ensembles. After completing his secondary education, Diarmaid went on to study music at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree. During his time at Trinity, he studied composition with the renowned Irish composer Seóirse Bodley, who had a profound influence on his musical style. He also studied piano with John O'Conor, one of Ireland's leading pianists. After graduating from Trinity, Diarmaid continued his studies in composition at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, where he earned a Master of Music degree. During this time, he began to establish himself as a composer, with several of his works being performed by leading Irish ensembles such as the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and the Irish Chamber Orchestra. One of Diarmaid's early works, "Three Pieces for Piano," was premiered by John O'Conor in 1982 and received critical acclaim. The pieces showcased Diarmaid's unique blend of classical and traditional Irish music, with elements of Irish folk music woven into the compositions. This fusion of styles would become a hallmark of Diarmaid's music throughout his career. In 1984, Diarmaid was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study composition at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. While in the United States, he studied with the renowned American composer Samuel Adler, who had a significant impact on his musical development. During his time at Eastman, Diarmaid composed several works, including a string quartet and a piano concerto, which were performed by the school's ensembles. After completing his studies in the United States, Diarmaid returned to Ireland and began to establish himself as one of the country's leading composers. He was commissioned to write works for a variety of ensembles, including the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, the Irish Chamber Orchestra, and the RTE Concert Orchestra. His works were also performed by leading international ensembles, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. One of Diarmaid's most significant works is his "Concerto for Flute and Orchestra," which was commissioned by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland in 1992. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the flute, with the soloist weaving in and out of the orchestral textures. The work has been performed by leading flutists around the world and has become a staple of the flute repertoire. Another notable work by Diarmaid is his "Irish Suite for Orchestra," which was commissioned by the RTE Concert Orchestra in 1998. The suite is a collection of traditional Irish tunes arranged for orchestra, with Diarmaid's unique harmonic and rhythmic twists.

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