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Charles Griffes (1884–1920) is celebrated as a premier American voice in musical Impressionism, often paired with peers like Leo Loeffler for shaping a distinctly American take on the style. A pianist and composer, Griffes fused French Impressionism with Oriental and Russian influences, crafting intimate works for piano and voice before expanding into orchestral color. His life was brief, but his music left a lasting impact on 20th-century classical repertoire.