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George Baker was a renowned classical music composer who was born on June 5, 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, Baker showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Baker's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons and soon showed a natural aptitude for the instrument. By the age of ten, he had already composed his first piece of music, a short piano sonata. Baker continued to study music throughout his teenage years, attending the Royal Academy of Music in London. There, he studied composition under the tutelage of some of the most respected composers of the time, including Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan Williams. After completing his studies, Baker began working as a freelance composer, writing music for a variety of mediums, including film, television, and the concert hall. His early works were heavily influenced by the classical music of the Romantic era, particularly the works of Beethoven and Brahms. In the 1950s, Baker began to experiment with more modern styles of music, incorporating elements of jazz and rock into his compositions. This led to some controversy among traditional classical music audiences, but Baker's innovative approach to composition soon won him a new generation of fans. One of Baker's most famous works is his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1960. The piece is a bold and ambitious work that showcases Baker's mastery of orchestration and his ability to blend different musical styles into a cohesive whole. The symphony was well-received by critics and audiences alike and helped establish Baker as one of the leading composers of his generation. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Baker continued to write music for a variety of mediums, including film and television. He also composed several operas, including The Tempest, which was based on the play by William Shakespeare. In the 1980s, Baker's music began to take on a more introspective and contemplative tone. He composed several works that were inspired by his own personal experiences, including his Symphony No. 5, which was written in memory of his late wife. Baker continued to compose music well into his later years, and his works remain popular with classical music audiences around the world. He passed away on March 10, 2005, at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of innovative and influential music that continues to inspire new generations of composers and musicians.

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