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Iris Siegfried was a renowned classical music composer who was born on May 12, 1956, in Vienna, Austria. She was the youngest of three children born to a family of musicians. Her father was a violinist, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Iris showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Iris's parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She began taking piano lessons with her mother and later studied at the Vienna Conservatory. She also studied composition with some of the most prominent composers of the time, including Karlheinz Stockhausen and György Ligeti. In 1978, Iris graduated from the Vienna Conservatory with a degree in composition. She then moved to Paris, where she continued her studies at the Conservatoire de Paris. During her time in Paris, Iris was exposed to a wide range of musical styles and began to develop her own unique voice as a composer. Iris's early works were heavily influenced by the avant-garde music of the 1960s and 1970s. Her compositions were characterized by complex rhythms, unconventional harmonies, and a focus on sound textures. Her early works include "Three Pieces for Piano" (1979) and "String Quartet No. 1" (1981). In the 1980s, Iris began to incorporate more traditional elements into her music. Her compositions became more melodic and accessible, while still retaining her signature sound. Her works from this period include "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra" (1984) and "Symphony No. 1" (1987). In the 1990s, Iris's music became even more diverse. She began to incorporate elements of world music into her compositions, drawing inspiration from African, Middle Eastern, and Indian music. Her works from this period include "Piano Concerto No. 2" (1992) and "Symphony No. 2" (1995). Iris's music was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. Her works were performed by some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. She received numerous awards and honors throughout her career, including the Austrian State Prize for Music in 1998. In addition to her work as a composer, Iris was also a respected music educator. She taught composition at the Vienna Conservatory and the Conservatoire de Paris, and was a visiting professor at several universities around the world. Tragically, Iris's life was cut short when she passed away on June 23, 2001, at the age of 45. However, her legacy as a composer and educator lives on. Her music continues to be performed and recorded by musicians around the world, and her influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary composers.

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