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Oriol Cruixent is a contemporary classical music composer from Spain. He was born on December 1, 1976, in Barcelona, Spain. Cruixent grew up in a family of musicians, which greatly influenced his interest in music. His father was a composer and conductor, and his mother was a pianist. Cruixent began playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the guitar and percussion instruments. Cruixent studied music at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona, where he received a degree in composition. He later continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln in Germany, where he earned a master's degree in composition. During his time in Germany, Cruixent had the opportunity to work with renowned composers such as Mauricio Kagel and Hans Werner Henze. Cruixent's music is characterized by its use of electronic and acoustic instruments, as well as its incorporation of elements from different musical traditions. His compositions often explore themes related to nature, mythology, and science fiction. Some of his most notable works include "Cyborg," "The Dark Side of the Sun," and "The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh." "Cyborg" is a multimedia work that combines music, dance, and video projections. The piece explores the relationship between humans and machines and features a solo dancer who interacts with a robotic arm. "The Dark Side of the Sun" is a symphonic work that was inspired by the science fiction novel of the same name by Terry Pratchett. The piece features a large orchestra and incorporates electronic sounds and effects. "The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh" is an opera that tells the story of a mythical city that is protected by a magical lake. The opera features a large cast of singers and incorporates elements of Russian folk music. Cruixent's music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Sinfonietta. He has also received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the National Music Prize of Catalonia in 2013. In addition to his work as a composer, Cruixent is also a professor of composition at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya in Barcelona. He has mentored many young composers and is known for his innovative and experimental approach to music. Overall, Oriol Cruixent is a talented and innovative composer who has made significant contributions to the world of contemporary classical music. His unique blend of electronic and acoustic sounds, combined with his exploration of themes related to nature, mythology, and science fiction, has earned him a place among the most exciting and influential composers of his generation.

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