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Filip Sande was a classical music composer born on May 12, 1978, in Oslo, Norway. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Sande showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. He later learned to play the violin and the cello, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already composed several pieces of music. Sande's formal music education began at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo, where he studied composition under the tutelage of renowned Norwegian composer, Arne Nordheim. He later went on to study at the Royal College of Music in London, where he received a scholarship to study composition under the guidance of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Sande's early works were heavily influenced by the music of his native Norway, particularly the works of Edvard Grieg and Johan Svendsen. His compositions were characterized by their use of folk melodies and rhythms, as well as their incorporation of elements of nature, such as birdsong and the sound of the sea. One of Sande's early works, "Fjord," was inspired by the rugged coastline of Norway and was premiered by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra in 2001. The piece was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it helped establish Sande as a rising star in the world of classical music. In 2003, Sande composed his first opera, "The Snow Queen," which was based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The opera was a critical and commercial success, and it was later performed by several opera companies around the world. Sande's music continued to evolve over the years, and he began incorporating elements of jazz and world music into his compositions. His 2007 work, "Jazz Symphony," was a fusion of classical and jazz music and was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. In 2010, Sande composed his most ambitious work to date, "The Four Seasons," which was a cycle of four concertos for violin and orchestra. The piece was inspired by Antonio Vivaldi's famous work of the same name, but Sande's version was a modern interpretation that incorporated elements of jazz and world music. The piece was premiered by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and was later performed by several other orchestras around the world. Sande's final work, "Requiem," was composed in 2015 and was a tribute to his father, who had passed away the previous year. The piece was a choral work that incorporated elements of Norwegian folk music and was performed by the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. Throughout his career, Sande was known for his innovative approach to classical music and his ability to fuse different musical styles and genres. His music was characterized by its emotional depth and its ability to evoke the natural beauty of his native Norway. Sande passed away on June 15, 2016, at the age of 38, but his music continues to be performed and celebrated by musicians and audiences around the world.

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