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Tang Bi-Guang was a renowned Chinese composer of classical music. He was born on December 12, 1927, in the city of Shanghai, China. His parents were both musicians, and they encouraged him to pursue music from a young age. Tang Bi-Guang showed a natural talent for music, and he began studying the piano and violin at the age of six. Tang Bi-Guang's parents recognized his talent and sent him to study at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. There, he studied composition under the tutelage of the famous composer Ding Shande. Tang Bi-Guang was a diligent student, and he quickly became one of Ding Shande's most promising pupils. After graduating from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Tang Bi-Guang began his career as a composer. He quickly gained recognition for his unique style, which blended traditional Chinese music with Western classical music. Tang Bi-Guang's music was characterized by its use of Chinese instruments, such as the erhu and pipa, and its incorporation of Chinese folk melodies. One of Tang Bi-Guang's most famous works is his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1956. The symphony is a tribute to the Chinese people and their struggle for independence. It is a powerful and emotional work that captures the spirit of the Chinese people and their determination to overcome adversity. Another notable work by Tang Bi-Guang is his opera, The White-Haired Girl. The opera tells the story of a young peasant girl who is forced to work as a slave for a wealthy landlord. The girl eventually escapes and becomes a leader of the peasant rebellion against the landlord. The opera was a huge success when it premiered in 1945, and it remains one of the most popular operas in China today. Tang Bi-Guang's music was not only popular in China but also gained international recognition. In 1983, he was invited to the United States to attend a concert of his music at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The concert was a huge success, and Tang Bi-Guang was hailed as a master of classical music. Throughout his career, Tang Bi-Guang received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 1985, he was awarded the National Prize for Art and Literature, the highest honor for artists in China. He was also a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, a political advisory body in China. Tang Bi-Guang continued to compose music until his death on December 24, 2014, at the age of 87. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to inspire and move audiences around the world.

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