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Chang Hye Ryun was a South Korean classical music composer who was born on December 12, 1965, in Seoul, South Korea. She was the youngest of three children and grew up in a family that valued education and the arts. Her father was a professor of literature, and her mother was a pianist who taught music at a local school. From a young age, Chang showed a natural talent for music. She began playing the piano at the age of four and quickly progressed to more advanced pieces. Her parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue music as a career. Chang attended the Seoul National University, where she studied music composition under the guidance of renowned composer Lee Hye-kyung. After completing her studies, Chang began her career as a composer. Her early works were heavily influenced by traditional Korean music, and she often incorporated elements of Korean folk music into her compositions. Her first major work, "The Song of the Wind," was a symphonic poem that was inspired by the sounds of nature and the wind. Over the years, Chang continued to develop her unique style, blending traditional Korean music with Western classical music. Her compositions were known for their intricate melodies, complex harmonies, and use of traditional Korean instruments such as the gayageum and the daegeum. One of Chang's most famous works is "Arirang Fantasy," a piece for orchestra that is based on the traditional Korean folk song "Arirang." The piece was commissioned by the Korean National Symphony Orchestra and premiered in 2005. It has since become one of Chang's most popular works and is often performed by orchestras around the world. Another notable work by Chang is "The Butterfly Lovers," a concerto for violin and orchestra that was inspired by a Chinese legend. The piece was commissioned by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and premiered in 2010. It has since been performed by many of the world's leading orchestras and has become one of Chang's most beloved works. Throughout her career, Chang received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 2007, she was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit by the South Korean government in recognition of her achievements as a composer. She was also a member of the Korean Academy of Arts and served as a professor of music composition at the Seoul National University. Sadly, Chang passed away on January 2, 2021, at the age of 55. Her death was a great loss to the world of classical music, but her legacy lives on through her beautiful compositions. Chang Hye Ryun will always be remembered as one of the most talented and innovative composers of her generation.

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