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Carlos d'Alessio was a French-Argentine composer and pianist who was born on February 3, 1935, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was the son of the famous Argentine composer and conductor Juan Carlos Paz, who was a pioneer of contemporary music in Argentina. Carlos d'Alessio grew up in a musical family and was exposed to music from a very young age. He started playing the piano at the age of six and showed a natural talent for music. In 1952, Carlos d'Alessio moved to Paris to study music at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. He studied composition with Olivier Messiaen and piano with Yvonne Loriod. He also attended the Darmstadt Summer Courses for New Music in Germany, where he was exposed to the latest developments in contemporary music. Carlos d'Alessio's early works were influenced by the serialism of his teacher Olivier Messiaen. However, he soon developed his own style, which was characterized by a blend of traditional and modern elements. His music was often described as lyrical and expressive, with a strong sense of melody and harmony. One of Carlos d'Alessio's most significant works is his Piano Concerto, which he composed in 1962. The concerto is a virtuosic work that showcases the pianist's technical skills and musicality. It is also a highly expressive work that explores a wide range of emotions, from the lyrical and introspective to the dramatic and intense. Another notable work by Carlos d'Alessio is his String Quartet No. 1, which he composed in 1964. The quartet is a complex and challenging work that showcases the composer's mastery of counterpoint and harmony. It is also a highly expressive work that explores a wide range of emotions, from the serene and contemplative to the turbulent and passionate. In addition to his works for piano and chamber music, Carlos d'Alessio also composed several orchestral works, including his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1970. The symphony is a large-scale work that showcases the composer's mastery of orchestration and his ability to create powerful and dramatic musical gestures. Throughout his career, Carlos d'Alessio was also active as a pianist and performed his own works as well as the works of other composers. He was particularly interested in the music of his native Argentina and often incorporated elements of Argentine folk music into his compositions. Carlos d'Alessio was also a respected teacher and taught composition at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris from 1972 to 1990. He was a mentor to many young composers and had a significant influence on the development of contemporary music in France. Carlos d'Alessio died on June 21, 1992, in Paris, France, at the age of 57. He left behind a significant body of work that continues to be performed and admired by musicians and audiences around the world. His music is characterized by its lyrical and expressive qualities, its mastery of harmony and counterpoint, and its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. Carlos d'Alessio was a significant figure in the development of contemporary music in France and his legacy continues to inspire and influence composers today.

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