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Composer  

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1960 in Tel Aviv, Israel

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Contemporary

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Ronn Yedidia is a contemporary classical music composer who was born in 1960 in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a classical pianist. Yedidia began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Yedidia attended the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied composition with Ludmila Ulehla and piano with Constance Keene. He also studied at the Juilliard School with Milton Babbitt and Roger Sessions. During his time at these prestigious institutions, Yedidia honed his skills as a composer and pianist, and began to develop his own unique style. Yedidia's early works were heavily influenced by the music of the Second Viennese School, particularly the works of Arnold Schoenberg and Alban Berg. However, as he continued to compose, Yedidia began to incorporate a wider range of influences into his music, including jazz, rock, and world music. One of Yedidia's most notable works is his Piano Concerto, which was premiered in 1990 by the New York Chamber Symphony. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the soloist, with intricate and challenging piano passages that require a high level of technical skill. The work also features lush orchestration and a wide range of musical styles, from the dissonant and angular to the lyrical and melodic. Another significant work by Yedidia is his String Quartet No. 1, which was premiered in 1995 by the Arditti Quartet. The quartet is a complex and challenging work that showcases Yedidia's mastery of counterpoint and his ability to create intricate and interweaving musical lines. The work also features a wide range of moods and emotions, from the frenetic and intense to the introspective and contemplative. Yedidia's music has been performed by a wide range of ensembles and soloists, including the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Tokyo String Quartet. He has also collaborated with a number of prominent musicians, including jazz pianist Chick Corea and rock guitarist Steve Vai. In addition to his work as a composer, Yedidia is also an accomplished pianist and has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. He has recorded several albums of his own music, as well as works by other composers. Yedidia's music is characterized by its complexity, virtuosity, and emotional depth. His works often feature intricate and interweaving musical lines, complex harmonies, and a wide range of musical styles and influences. Despite the technical demands of his music, Yedidia's works are also deeply expressive and emotionally resonant, with a strong sense of drama and narrative. Overall, Ronn Yedidia is a highly respected and influential composer in the contemporary classical music world. His works have been performed and recorded by some of the world's leading musicians and ensembles, and his unique style and approach to composition continue to inspire and influence a new generation of composers and performers.

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