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Mikel Kuehn is a contemporary classical music composer who was born in 1975 in the United States. He grew up in a musical family, with his mother being a pianist and his father a composer. Kuehn began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He went on to study music at the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition. After completing his undergraduate studies, Kuehn continued his education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in composition. He then went on to earn a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition from the University of Michigan. Throughout his career, Kuehn has composed a wide range of works, including orchestral pieces, chamber music, and vocal music. His music is known for its intricate harmonies and use of unconventional instruments and sounds. One of Kuehn's most notable works is his orchestral piece, "The Stillness of the World Before Bach." The piece was commissioned by the Minnesota Orchestra and premiered in 2011. It is a tribute to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and features a solo violin part that is reminiscent of Bach's solo violin works. The piece has been praised for its beauty and emotional depth. Another notable work by Kuehn is his chamber piece, "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." The piece was commissioned by the New York-based ensemble, Alarm Will Sound, and premiered in 2014. It is a musical interpretation of the biblical story of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and features a wide range of instruments, including electric guitar and synthesizer. The piece has been praised for its innovative use of instrumentation and its ability to evoke a sense of impending doom. In addition to his work as a composer, Kuehn is also a professor of music at the University of Georgia. He has taught composition and music theory at the university since 2005 and has been recognized for his excellence in teaching. He has also served as a guest lecturer and composer-in-residence at a number of universities and music festivals throughout the United States. Kuehn's music has been performed by a number of prominent orchestras and ensembles, including the Minnesota Orchestra, the Albany Symphony Orchestra, and the American Composers Orchestra. He has also received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Charles Ives Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Aaron Copland Award from the Copland House. Overall, Mikel Kuehn is a talented and innovative composer who has made significant contributions to the world of contemporary classical music. His works are known for their beauty, emotional depth, and innovative use of instrumentation. As a professor of music, he has also inspired and mentored countless young musicians and composers.

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