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Schorin was a classical music composer who was born on January 15, 1898, in Vienna, Austria. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known conductor in Vienna. Schorin showed an early interest in music and began studying the piano at a young age. He also showed a talent for composition and began writing his own music as a teenager. Schorin's musical education was extensive. He studied at the Vienna Conservatory, where he was taught by some of the most prominent composers of the time, including Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern. He also studied with the famous pianist and composer Ferruccio Busoni in Berlin. Schorin's early works were heavily influenced by the music of Schoenberg and Webern, who were leaders of the Second Viennese School. This style of music was characterized by atonality and a rejection of traditional tonal harmony. Schorin's early works were experimental and avant-garde, and they were not well-received by audiences or critics. However, Schorin's style began to evolve in the 1920s. He began to incorporate more tonal elements into his music, and his compositions became more accessible to audiences. He also began to experiment with different forms and genres, including opera and ballet. One of Schorin's most famous works is his opera, "The Tempest." The opera is based on the play by William Shakespeare and tells the story of the magician Prospero and his daughter Miranda, who are stranded on a deserted island. The opera premiered in Vienna in 1935 and was a critical and commercial success. It has since become one of Schorin's most popular works. Another notable work by Schorin is his ballet, "The Firebird." The ballet is based on a Russian folk tale and tells the story of a magical bird that can bring happiness and good fortune to those who capture it. The ballet premiered in Vienna in 1929 and was an instant success. It has since become one of the most popular ballets in the classical repertoire. Schorin's music was also influenced by his Jewish heritage. He wrote several works that were inspired by Jewish folk music and traditions, including his "Jewish Suite" and his "Klezmer Rhapsody." These works were well-received by audiences and helped to establish Schorin as a leading composer of Jewish music. Schorin's career was cut short by the rise of the Nazi party in Germany. He was forced to flee Austria in 1938 and eventually settled in the United States. He continued to compose music in the United States, but his output was limited by his declining health. He died in New York City on December 16, 1945, at the age of 47. Despite his relatively short career, Schorin left a lasting impact on the world of classical music. His innovative compositions helped to push the boundaries of traditional tonality and paved the way for future generations of composers. His works continue to be performed and admired by audiences around the world.

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