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Michael Rosas-Cobian was a renowned classical music composer who was born on May 12, 1950, in Mexico City, Mexico. 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, Michael showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Michael's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons with his father and later studied at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City. He also studied composition with some of the most prominent composers of the time, including Carlos Chavez and Mario Lavista. In 1970, Michael moved to the United States to further his studies in music. He enrolled at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied composition with Milton Babbitt and Roger Sessions. During his time at Juilliard, Michael was exposed to a wide range of musical styles and began to develop his own unique voice as a composer. After completing his studies at Juilliard, Michael began to establish himself as a composer. His early works were heavily influenced by the avant-garde music of the time, but he soon began to incorporate elements of Mexican folk music into his compositions. This fusion of styles became a hallmark of Michael's music and helped to establish him as one of the most innovative composers of his generation. Throughout his career, Michael composed works for a wide range of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and solo instruments. His music was characterized by its complex rhythms, intricate harmonies, and use of unconventional instruments. Some of his most notable works include "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," "String Quartet No. 1," and "Mexican Suite for Orchestra." In addition to his work as a composer, Michael was also a respected music educator. He taught at several universities throughout his career, including the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Texas at Austin. He was known for his passionate and engaging teaching style, and many of his students went on to become successful composers in their own right. Michael's contributions to the world of classical music were recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout his career. He was a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award. He was also inducted into the Mexican Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1998. Tragically, Michael's life was cut short when he passed away on June 15, 2005, at the age of 55. However, his legacy as a composer and educator lives on through his music and the countless students he inspired throughout his career. Today, Michael Rosas-Cobian is remembered as one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century.

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