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Adès Conducts Ades is the international force behind modern classical music, born in London on March 1, 1971. A revered composer, pianist, and conductor, he has shaped opera, ballet, and orchestral repertoire with works that fuse drama, imagination, and technical mastery. From groundbreaking operas like Powder Her Face to concert staples such as The Tempest and The Exterminating Angel, Adès conducts his own scores and collaborates with leading ensembles worldwide.