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Composer  

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Modern

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Ballet

 

 

Orchestral

 

Jerome Jolles was a French classical music composer born on May 12, 1956, in Paris, France. He was the youngest of three children born to a family of musicians. His father was a pianist, and his mother was a violinist. Jolles grew up in a musical environment, and his parents encouraged him to pursue music from a young age. Jolles began his musical education at the age of six, studying piano with his father. He showed a natural talent for music and quickly progressed. At the age of ten, he began studying violin with his mother. He continued to study both instruments throughout his childhood and adolescence. In his teenage years, Jolles became interested in composition. He began writing his own music and experimenting with different styles and techniques. He studied composition with several prominent French composers, including Olivier Messiaen and Pierre Boulez. Jolles' early compositions were influenced by the avant-garde music of the 1960s and 1970s. He experimented with atonal and serial techniques, and his music was often complex and challenging. However, as he matured as a composer, Jolles began to incorporate more traditional elements into his music. He became interested in the music of the Baroque and Classical periods and began to incorporate elements of these styles into his compositions. Jolles' first major composition was his Piano Sonata, which he wrote in 1978. The piece was well-received and established Jolles as a promising young composer. He continued to write music throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and his works were performed by orchestras and ensembles throughout Europe. One of Jolles' most significant works is his Symphony No. 1, which he wrote in 1992. The piece is a large-scale work for orchestra and features a wide range of musical styles and techniques. The symphony is divided into four movements, each of which explores a different musical idea. The piece is notable for its use of traditional tonality and its incorporation of elements of French folk music. Another notable work by Jolles is his String Quartet No. 1, which he wrote in 1998. The piece is a complex and challenging work for four string instruments and features intricate counterpoint and complex rhythms. The quartet is notable for its use of extended techniques, such as harmonics and pizzicato, and its incorporation of elements of jazz and rock music. In addition to his compositions, Jolles was also a respected music educator. He taught composition and music theory at several universities in France and was known for his innovative teaching methods. He was particularly interested in the use of technology in music education and was an early adopter of computer-based music software. Jolles continued to write music throughout his life, and his later works were characterized by a more accessible and melodic style. He was particularly interested in writing music for young people and wrote several works for children's choirs and ensembles. Jolles died on June 15, 2015, at the age of 59. He left behind a legacy of innovative and challenging music that continues to be performed and studied today. His contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized by musicians and scholars around the world, and his music remains an important part of the contemporary classical repertoire.

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