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Liu Wenjin was a renowned Chinese composer of classical music, born on December 18, 1937, in the city of Tianjin, China. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father, Liu Mingyuan, was a famous composer and conductor. Liu Wenjin began his musical training at a young age, studying the violin and piano under his father's guidance. In 1955, Liu Wenjin enrolled at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, where he studied composition under the tutelage of some of China's most prominent composers, including He Luting and Ding Shande. During his time at the conservatory, Liu Wenjin also studied Western classical music and was heavily influenced by the works of composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. After graduating from the conservatory in 1960, Liu Wenjin began his career as a composer, writing music for a variety of mediums, including film, television, and the concert hall. He quickly gained a reputation as one of China's most talented and innovative composers, and his works were widely performed and admired throughout the country. One of Liu Wenjin's most famous works is his "Yellow River Cantata," which he composed in 1969. The cantata is based on a poem by Guang Weiran, which tells the story of the Yellow River and its importance to the Chinese people. The work is scored for chorus and orchestra and features a powerful and stirring musical language that combines elements of Chinese folk music with Western classical music. Another notable work by Liu Wenjin is his "Symphony No. 1," which he composed in 1978. The symphony is a large-scale work that is scored for a full orchestra and features a complex and intricate musical language that showcases Liu Wenjin's mastery of orchestration and composition. The work is divided into four movements, each of which explores a different aspect of Chinese culture and history. Throughout his career, Liu Wenjin was also known for his collaborations with other artists and musicians. He worked with a variety of performers, including the Chinese pianist Lang Lang, and he also collaborated with the American composer John Williams on the score for the film "Memoirs of a Geisha." In addition to his work as a composer, Liu Wenjin was also a respected educator and mentor. He taught composition at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing for many years and was known for his dedication to his students and his passion for music education. Liu Wenjin passed away on December 31, 2013, at the age of 76. His legacy as one of China's most important and influential composers lives on through his music, which continues to be performed and admired by audiences around the world.

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