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Mark Watters is a renowned American composer, arranger, and conductor who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 2, 1951, in San Francisco, California, Watters grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Jerry Watters, was a jazz pianist, and his mother, Shirley Watters, was a singer. From a young age, Watters showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. Watters attended the University of Southern California, where he studied music composition and conducting. After graduating, he began his career as a composer and arranger, working on various television shows and films. In 1984, he received his first Emmy Award for his work on the television series "The Duck Factory." Watters' career took off in the 1990s when he began working on several Disney animated films. He composed the score for the 1991 film "Beauty and the Beast," which won him his second Emmy Award. He also worked on the scores for "Aladdin" (1992), "The Lion King" (1994), and "Pocahontas" (1995), all of which were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. In addition to his work in film and television, Watters has also made significant contributions to the world of classical music. He has conducted several major orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has also worked with many renowned soloists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and Plácido Domingo. One of Watters' most significant achievements in classical music was his work on the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He was the music director for the opening and closing ceremonies, which were watched by millions of people around the world. His work on the ceremonies earned him a third Emmy Award. Watters has also been recognized for his contributions to the world of jazz. He has worked with many jazz legends, including Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, and Ella Fitzgerald. In 1997, he won a Grammy Award for his work on the album "Count Plays Duke," which featured the Count Basie Orchestra playing the music of Duke Ellington. Throughout his career, Watters has received numerous awards and honors for his work in music. In addition to his three Emmy Awards and Grammy Award, he has also received the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award, the BMI Richard Kirk Award, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. Today, Watters continues to work as a composer, arranger, and conductor. He has worked on several recent films, including "The Lion King" (2019) and "Aladdin" (2019). He also continues to conduct orchestras around the world and is a sought-after guest conductor for many major orchestras. In conclusion, Mark Watters is a highly accomplished musician who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His work on film and television has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, and his work in classical music has made him a respected conductor and composer. He continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world with his music, and his legacy in the world of music will undoubtedly continue for many years to come.

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