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Sam Dennison was a renowned classical music composer who was born on May 12, 1925, in London, England. He was the youngest of three children born to a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Dennison was exposed to music and showed a natural talent for it. Dennison began his formal music education at the age of six when he started taking piano lessons. He quickly progressed and began composing his own music by the age of ten. At the age of twelve, he started studying composition with a local music teacher, and by the age of sixteen, he had written his first symphony. In 1943, Dennison was drafted into the British Army and served in World War II. During his time in the army, he continued to compose music and even wrote a piece for the army band. After the war, Dennison returned to London and resumed his music studies. In 1950, Dennison received a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He studied composition with notable composers such as Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan Williams. During his time at the academy, Dennison wrote several pieces that received critical acclaim, including his first opera, "The Tempest." After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music, Dennison began working as a freelance composer. He wrote music for films, television, and the theater. In 1960, he wrote the score for the film "The Sundowners," which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score. Dennison's classical music compositions were also highly regarded. He wrote several symphonies, concertos, and chamber music pieces. His music was known for its emotional depth and complexity. One of his most famous works is his Symphony No. 3, which was premiered in 1965 by the London Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his classical music compositions, Dennison was also known for his choral music. He wrote several pieces for choir, including his "Requiem," which was premiered in 1972. The piece was written in memory of his father, who had passed away the previous year. Throughout his career, Dennison received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music. In 1978, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to music. He was also a fellow of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Society of Arts. Dennison continued to compose music well into his later years. In 1995, he celebrated his 70th birthday with a concert of his music at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The concert featured performances of some of his most famous works, including his Symphony No. 3 and his "Requiem." Sam Dennison passed away on August 15, 2000, at the age of 75. He left behind a legacy of music that continues to be celebrated and performed today. His contributions to classical music have earned him a place among the great composers of the 20th century.

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