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Sha Jing was a Chinese classical music composer born on October 10, 1956, in Beijing, China. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a renowned composer and conductor. From a young age, Sha Jing showed a keen interest in music and began studying the piano and composition at the age of six. Sha Jing's early compositions were heavily influenced by traditional Chinese music, and he often incorporated elements of Chinese folk music into his works. He studied at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, where he was mentored by some of China's most prominent composers, including Wu Zuqiang and Tan Dun. In 1982, Sha Jing graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music and began working as a composer for the China National Symphony Orchestra. He quickly gained recognition for his innovative compositions, which blended traditional Chinese music with Western classical music. One of Sha Jing's most famous works is his Symphony No. 1, which was composed in 1985. The symphony is a tribute to the Chinese people and their struggle for freedom and independence. It is a powerful and emotional work that incorporates elements of Chinese folk music, as well as Western classical music. Sha Jing's other notable works include his Piano Concerto No. 1, which was composed in 1990 and is considered one of the most important works in the Chinese piano repertoire. The concerto is a virtuosic work that showcases the technical abilities of the soloist, while also incorporating elements of Chinese folk music. In addition to his work as a composer, Sha Jing was also a respected conductor. He served as the principal conductor of the China National Symphony Orchestra from 1995 to 2000 and conducted many of his own works, as well as works by other Chinese composers. Sha Jing's music has been performed by orchestras around the world, and he has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Chinese classical music. He was awarded the National Prize for Art and Literature in 1995 and was named a National First-Class Composer by the Chinese government in 2000. Sadly, Sha Jing passed away on May 28, 2018, at the age of 61. However, his legacy as one of China's most important and influential composers lives on through his music, which continues to be performed and celebrated by musicians and audiences around the world.

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