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Coby Brown was a classical music composer who was born on May 12, 1978, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a classical violinist. From a young age, Brown was exposed to a wide range of musical genres, which helped shape his unique style of composition. Brown began his formal music education at the age of six, when he started taking piano lessons. He quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began composing his own pieces by the age of eight. As he grew older, Brown continued to study piano and also began learning other instruments, including the violin and cello. In 1996, Brown was accepted into the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied composition under the guidance of renowned composer John Corigliano. During his time at Juilliard, Brown developed a deep appreciation for classical music and began to explore the possibilities of blending traditional classical forms with modern musical techniques. After graduating from Juilliard in 2000, Brown began working as a freelance composer, writing music for a variety of projects, including film scores, television commercials, and video games. His early works were characterized by their use of unconventional instrumentation and complex harmonies, which set him apart from other composers of his generation. One of Brown's early successes came in 2003, when he was commissioned to write a piece for the New York Philharmonic's Young People's Concerts series. The resulting work, titled "The Adventures of Max and Molly," was a whimsical and playful piece that showcased Brown's ability to write music that was both accessible and sophisticated. Over the next few years, Brown continued to build his reputation as a composer, writing music for a variety of high-profile projects. In 2006, he was commissioned to write the score for the film "The Illusionist," which starred Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti. The score, which featured a mix of orchestral and electronic elements, was widely praised for its haunting and atmospheric quality. In 2008, Brown was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, which allowed him to take a sabbatical from his work as a composer and focus on his own creative projects. During this time, he wrote a number of new pieces, including a string quartet and a piano concerto, which were performed by some of the world's leading orchestras. One of Brown's most notable works from this period was his opera "The Glass Menagerie," which was based on the play by Tennessee Williams. The opera, which premiered in 2011, was praised for its lush and evocative score, which captured the emotional intensity of Williams' original work. In addition to his work as a composer, Brown was also a passionate advocate for music education. He frequently gave talks and workshops at schools and universities, encouraging young people to explore their own creativity and pursue careers in music. Tragically, Brown's life was cut short in 2014, when he died suddenly at the age of 36. His death was a shock to the music world, and many of his colleagues and fans mourned the loss of such a talented and innovative composer. Despite his untimely death, Brown's legacy lives on through his music, which continues to be performed and celebrated by musicians and audiences around the world.

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