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Aaron Einbond is a contemporary classical music composer who was born in New York City in 1978. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a composer. Einbond began playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the guitar and saxophone. Einbond attended Columbia University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. He then went on to earn a Master of Music degree in composition from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition from Columbia University. Einbond's compositions are known for their innovative use of technology and their exploration of the boundaries between acoustic and electronic sound. He has collaborated with a number of artists and ensembles, including the London Sinfonietta, Ensemble Intercontemporain, and the Arditti Quartet. One of Einbond's most notable works is his 2012 composition "Without Words," which was commissioned by the London Sinfonietta. The piece is a multimedia work that combines live performance with pre-recorded sound and video. The performers are required to wear headphones, which play back a pre-recorded track that is synchronized with the live performance. The piece explores the idea of communication and the limitations of language. Another notable work by Einbond is his 2015 composition "Resistance," which was commissioned by the Ensemble Intercontemporain. The piece is a response to the refugee crisis in Europe and explores the themes of displacement and resistance. The piece features a combination of acoustic and electronic sounds, as well as recordings of refugee testimonies. Einbond's music has been performed at a number of prestigious venues and festivals, including the Venice Biennale, the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, and the Donaueschingen Festival. He has also received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Rome Prize in Music Composition and a Guggenheim Fellowship. In addition to his work as a composer, Einbond is also a professor of music at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. He has also taught at Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley. Overall, Aaron Einbond is a highly innovative and influential composer who has made significant contributions to the field of contemporary classical music. His work explores the boundaries between acoustic and electronic sound, as well as the themes of communication, displacement, and resistance. His compositions have been performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues and festivals, and he has received numerous awards and honors for his work.

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