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Linda Buckley is a contemporary classical music composer from Ireland. She was born in 1979 in Dublin, Ireland, and grew up in a family of musicians. Her father, a composer and conductor, and her mother, a singer, were both involved in the Irish classical music scene. From a young age, Buckley was exposed to a wide range of musical styles and instruments, and she began playing the piano and violin at the age of six. Buckley went on to study music at University College Cork, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 2001. She then went on to pursue a Master of Music degree at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Scotland, where she studied with composer James MacMillan. During her time in Scotland, Buckley began to develop her own unique style of composition, which blended elements of traditional Irish music with contemporary classical techniques. After completing her studies, Buckley returned to Ireland and began to establish herself as a composer. Her early works were often performed by local ensembles and orchestras, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of Ireland's most promising young composers. In 2004, she was awarded the prestigious Irish Arts Council Bursary, which allowed her to travel to the United States to study with composer John Corigliano at the Juilliard School in New York City. Since then, Buckley has gone on to compose a wide range of works for a variety of ensembles and instruments. Her music is known for its haunting melodies, intricate rhythms, and use of electronic and acoustic instruments. Some of her most notable works include "Chiyo," a piece for string quartet and electronics that was commissioned by the Crash Ensemble in 2007, and "From Ocean's Floor," a choral work that was commissioned by the National Chamber Choir of Ireland in 2010. Buckley's music has been performed by some of the world's leading ensembles and orchestras, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Kronos Quartet, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland. She has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including the Irish poet Seamus Heaney and the visual artist Alice Maher. In addition to her work as a composer, Buckley is also an active performer and educator. She has taught composition at University College Cork and the Royal Irish Academy of Music, and has given lectures and workshops on contemporary music throughout Ireland and Europe. She has also performed as a vocalist and instrumentalist with a number of ensembles, including the Crash Ensemble and the Dublin Laptop Orchestra. Overall, Linda Buckley is a highly respected and influential figure in the world of contemporary classical music. Her unique blend of traditional Irish music and modern classical techniques has earned her a wide following and numerous accolades, and her music continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

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