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Eric Ross was a renowned classical music composer who was born on May 12, 1936, in New York City. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. From a young age, Ross showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. He was a prodigious talent and quickly developed a reputation as a gifted musician. Ross received his formal music education at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied composition under the tutelage of some of the most prominent composers of the time. He was a diligent student and quickly established himself as one of the most promising young composers of his generation. Ross's early works were heavily influenced by the classical music of the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. He was also heavily influenced by the music of the Romantic era, particularly the works of Chopin and Liszt. Ross's early compositions were characterized by their lyrical melodies, intricate harmonies, and complex rhythms. Ross's breakthrough came in 1962 when he composed his first symphony, which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. The symphony was an instant success and established Ross as one of the leading composers of his generation. The symphony was praised for its innovative use of orchestration and its complex harmonic structure. Over the next few years, Ross continued to compose a series of highly acclaimed works, including several operas, ballets, and chamber music pieces. His music was characterized by its emotional intensity, its complex harmonic structure, and its innovative use of orchestration. One of Ross's most famous works is his opera, "The Tempest," which was premiered in 1971. The opera is based on Shakespeare's play of the same name and tells the story of the sorcerer Prospero and his daughter Miranda, who are stranded on a deserted island. The opera was praised for its innovative use of orchestration and its complex harmonic structure. Another of Ross's famous works is his ballet, "The Firebird," which was premiered in 1975. The ballet is based on the Russian folk tale of the same name and tells the story of a magical bird that can bring happiness and good fortune to those who possess its feathers. The ballet was praised for its innovative use of orchestration and its complex rhythmic structure. Ross continued to compose music throughout his life and was widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. His music was characterized by its emotional intensity, its complex harmonic structure, and its innovative use of orchestration. Ross died on June 15, 2005, at the age of 69, but his music continues to be performed and admired by music lovers around the world.

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