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Dave Matthews and Glen Ballard are two of the most prominent names in the world of classical music. Both of them have made significant contributions to the genre, and their works continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world. Dave Matthews was born on January 9, 1967, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known jazz musician in the country. Matthews showed an early interest in music and began playing the guitar at the age of nine. He moved to the United States in 1986 and settled in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he formed the Dave Matthews Band in 1991. The Dave Matthews Band quickly gained a following in the local music scene, and their unique blend of rock, jazz, and world music soon caught the attention of record labels. They released their debut album, "Under the Table and Dreaming," in 1994, which became a massive commercial success. The album featured hit singles like "What Would You Say" and "Ants Marching," and it established the band as one of the most exciting new acts in the music industry. Matthews continued to write and perform music with the Dave Matthews Band throughout the 1990s and 2000s. The band released several more successful albums, including "Crash" (1996), "Before These Crowded Streets" (1998), and "Busted Stuff" (2002). They also became known for their energetic live performances, which often featured extended improvisations and collaborations with other musicians. In addition to his work with the Dave Matthews Band, Matthews has also collaborated with other artists and composers. He has worked with classical musicians like Yo-Yo Ma and Béla Fleck, and he has contributed to film soundtracks like "The Matrix Reloaded" (2003) and "Because of Winn-Dixie" (2005). Glen Ballard was born on May 1, 1953, in Natchez, Mississippi. He grew up in a musical family and began playing the piano at an early age. He moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s and began working as a songwriter and producer. He quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and versatile musicians in the industry, and he worked with a wide range of artists and genres. Ballard's breakthrough came in 1987 when he co-wrote and produced Michael Jackson's hit album "Bad." The album featured hit singles like "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "Smooth Criminal," and it established Ballard as one of the most sought-after producers in the music industry. Ballard continued to work with a wide range of artists throughout the 1990s and 2000s. He produced albums for artists like Alanis Morissette, Aerosmith, and Shakira, and he wrote hit songs like "Man in the Mirror" and "Soak Up the Sun." He also contributed to film soundtracks like "The Lion King" (1994) and "The Polar Express" (2004). In 2002, Matthews and Ballard collaborated on a classical music project called "Some Devil." The album featured Matthews' compositions arranged for a classical orchestra, and it showcased his talent as a composer and songwriter. The album received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album. Matthews and Ballard continued to collaborate on other classical music projects, including the soundtrack for the film "The Lake House" (2006) and the musical "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" (2013).

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