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Charlotte Seither is a German composer who was born on August 1, 1965, in Aachen, Germany. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her father being a conductor and her mother a pianist. Seither began playing the piano at a young age and later studied composition at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg. Seither's early works were influenced by the music of György Ligeti and Karlheinz Stockhausen, but she soon developed her own unique style. Her compositions often incorporate elements of improvisation and experimentation, and she is known for her use of unconventional instruments and sounds. One of Seither's most notable works is her opera "Die Stumme Serenade" (The Silent Serenade), which premiered in 2001 at the Staatsoper Stuttgart. The opera tells the story of a woman who loses her voice and must find other ways to communicate. The music is characterized by its use of extended vocal techniques and unconventional instrumentation, including a toy piano and a bicycle bell. Another notable work by Seither is her "Klangräume" (Sound Spaces) for orchestra, which premiered in 2005 at the Donaueschingen Festival. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which explores a different aspect of sound. The first movement features a solo violin and explores the use of microtones, while the second movement is characterized by its use of percussion and unconventional instruments. The third movement is a more traditional orchestral piece, but still incorporates Seither's unique style. Seither has also composed a number of chamber music works, including "Lichtung" (Clearing) for string quartet and "Klangspuren" (Sound Traces) for clarinet, cello, and piano. "Lichtung" is a hauntingly beautiful piece that explores the use of silence and space, while "Klangspuren" is a more energetic and playful work that incorporates elements of jazz and improvisation. In addition to her work as a composer, Seither is also a respected teacher and has taught composition at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg. She has also been a guest lecturer at universities and music schools around the world. Seither has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation Prize in 2007 and the Berlin Art Prize in 2015. Her music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, and she continues to be a leading figure in the contemporary classical music scene.

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