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Carlos Carrillo was a Mexican composer born on August 26, 1965, in Mexico City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a composer and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Carrillo showed a keen interest in music and began studying piano and composition at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City. Carrillo's early compositions were heavily influenced by Mexican folk music and the works of Mexican composers such as Silvestre Revueltas and Carlos Chávez. He also drew inspiration from the works of European composers such as Stravinsky, Bartók, and Ligeti. In 1990, Carrillo received a scholarship to study composition at the Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg, Germany. During his time in Germany, he was exposed to a wide range of musical styles and began incorporating elements of electronic music and avant-garde techniques into his compositions. Carrillo's music is characterized by its complex rhythms, intricate harmonies, and use of unconventional instruments and sounds. He often draws on Mexican mythology and history for inspiration, as well as contemporary social and political issues. One of Carrillo's most notable works is his opera "El Gallo," which premiered in 2002 at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. The opera tells the story of a rooster who becomes a symbol of resistance against a corrupt government. The music is a fusion of Mexican folk music, contemporary classical music, and electronic music, and the production featured elaborate sets and costumes. Another notable work by Carrillo is his "Concierto Barroco," which was commissioned by the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico and premiered in 2005. The concerto is based on a novel by the Cuban writer Alejo Carpentier and features a fusion of Baroque and contemporary music styles. Carrillo has also composed a number of chamber music works, including "Tres Piezas para Cuarteto de Cuerdas" and "Cinco Piezas para Flauta y Piano." These works showcase Carrillo's skill in creating intricate textures and complex rhythms, as well as his ability to blend traditional and contemporary musical elements. In addition to his work as a composer, Carrillo is also a respected music educator. He has taught at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City, as well as at universities in the United States and Europe. He has also served as a guest lecturer and conductor at numerous music festivals and institutions around the world. Carrillo's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2003, he was awarded the National Prize for Arts and Sciences in the Fine Arts category by the Mexican government. He has also received awards from the Rockefeller Foundation, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Despite his success, Carrillo remains committed to pushing the boundaries of classical music and exploring new musical territories. His work continues to inspire and challenge audiences around the world, and he remains one of the most innovative and exciting composers working today.

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