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Pablo Del Moral was a classical music composer born on January 15, 1925, in Madrid, Spain. He was the youngest of three children born to a family of musicians. His father was a pianist and his mother was a singer. From a young age, Del Moral showed a natural talent for music and began studying piano and composition at the age of six. Del Moral's early years were marked by the Spanish Civil War, which began when he was just 11 years old. Despite the turmoil of the time, Del Moral continued to study music and was eventually accepted into the Madrid Conservatory, where he studied under the renowned composer Joaquín Rodrigo. After completing his studies, Del Moral began working as a composer and conductor, and quickly gained a reputation for his innovative and experimental approach to classical music. His early works were heavily influenced by the music of his native Spain, and featured elements of flamenco and other traditional Spanish music. In the 1950s, Del Moral began to gain international recognition for his work, and was invited to perform and conduct in countries throughout Europe and the Americas. His compositions during this period were marked by a more modernist approach, with a focus on atonality and dissonance. One of Del Moral's most famous works from this period is his "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," which was premiered in 1958 by the Spanish National Orchestra. The piece was praised for its complex rhythms and harmonies, and helped establish Del Moral as one of the leading composers of his generation. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Del Moral continued to experiment with new forms and styles, incorporating elements of jazz and rock music into his compositions. He also began to explore electronic music, and was one of the first classical composers to use synthesizers and other electronic instruments in his work. One of Del Moral's most notable works from this period is his "Symphony No. 5," which was premiered in 1972 by the London Symphony Orchestra. The piece was praised for its use of electronic instruments and its incorporation of elements of rock music. In the 1980s and 1990s, Del Moral continued to compose and conduct, but also began to focus more on teaching and mentoring young musicians. He taught at several universities throughout Europe and the Americas, and was known for his dedication to helping young composers and performers develop their skills. Del Moral's later works were marked by a return to more traditional forms and styles, with a focus on melody and harmony. One of his most famous works from this period is his "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra," which was premiered in 1995 by the Berlin Philharmonic. Del Moral continued to compose and conduct until his death on December 12, 2009, at the age of 84. He is remembered as one of the most innovative and influential composers of the 20th century, and his work continues to be performed and studied by musicians and music lovers around the world.

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