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Johannes Berauer is a contemporary classical music composer and jazz musician from Austria. He was born on August 22, 1979, in Linz, Austria. Berauer grew up in a musical family, with his father being a jazz musician and his mother a classical pianist. He started playing the piano at the age of six and later learned to play the trumpet and drums. Berauer studied classical composition at the Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz and later at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. He also studied jazz at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz. During his studies, Berauer was awarded several scholarships, including the Erasmus Scholarship, which allowed him to study at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague in the Netherlands. Berauer's music is a fusion of classical and jazz elements, and he is known for his innovative approach to composition. His works often feature complex rhythms and harmonies, and he is known for his use of unconventional instruments, such as the hang drum and the kalimba. One of Berauer's most notable works is his 2015 album "Vienna Chamber Diaries," which was released on the German label ACT Music. The album features a mix of classical and jazz musicians, including the Vienna Chamber Orchestra and jazz pianist Aaron Parks. The album received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Austrian Amadeus Music Award. Berauer has also composed music for film and television, including the Austrian TV series "Vorstadtweiber" and the documentary "The Sound of Austria." He has collaborated with a number of musicians and ensembles, including the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, and the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. In addition to his work as a composer, Berauer is also an accomplished jazz musician. He has performed with a number of jazz ensembles, including the Vienna Art Orchestra and the Jazz Big Band Graz. He has also released several jazz albums, including "Hourglass" and "New York Moment." Berauer's music has been performed at a number of prestigious venues and festivals, including the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Salzburg Festival, and the Montreux Jazz Festival. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Austrian State Scholarship for Composition and the Hans Koller Prize for Jazz Composition. Overall, Johannes Berauer is a talented and innovative composer who has made significant contributions to both classical and jazz music. His unique style and approach to composition have earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting and original composers of his generation.

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