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Svjetlana Bukvich is a renowned classical music composer, pianist, and vocalist. She was born on December 4, 1970, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was then a part of Yugoslavia. Her parents were both musicians, and her father was a composer and conductor. Bukvich grew up in a musical family and started playing the piano at the age of five. Bukvich's family moved to Belgrade, Serbia, when she was ten years old. She continued her music education at the Music School "Mokranjac" in Belgrade, where she studied piano and composition. She also studied at the Belgrade Music Academy, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in composition. In 1991, Bukvich moved to New York City to pursue her music career. She continued her education at the Juilliard School, where she earned a Master's degree in composition. She also studied at the Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, where she earned a Ph.D. in music composition. Bukvich's music is influenced by her Balkan roots and her experiences as an immigrant in the United States. Her compositions often incorporate electronic and acoustic elements, creating a unique and innovative sound. She has composed music for orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo performers. One of Bukvich's most notable works is her opera "The Origin of the Species," which premiered in 2010 at the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City. The opera explores the themes of evolution, creationism, and the relationship between science and religion. The music incorporates electronic and acoustic elements, as well as spoken word and video projections. Bukvich has also composed music for dance performances, including works for the Martha Graham Dance Company and the Buglisi Dance Theatre. Her music for dance is often rhythmic and energetic, incorporating elements of Balkan folk music. In addition to her work as a composer, Bukvich is also a pianist and vocalist. She has performed her own music at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. She has also collaborated with other musicians, including the Kronos Quartet and the Bang on a Can All-Stars. Bukvich has received numerous awards and honors for her work as a composer. In 2009, she was awarded a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. She has also received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the American Music Center. Bukvich is also a dedicated educator, teaching composition and music technology at the New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She has also taught at the Juilliard School and the Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In conclusion, Svjetlana Bukvich is a talented and innovative composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Her music is influenced by her Balkan roots and her experiences as an immigrant in the United States, creating a unique and distinctive sound. Her compositions have been performed at prestigious venues around the world, and she has received numerous awards and honors for her work. Bukvich is also a dedicated educator, passing on her knowledge and passion for music to the next generation of composers and performers.

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