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Willie Anthony Waters

1951–2026

United States

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Willie Anthony Waters (October 11, 1951 – March 9, 2026) was an American conductor. A specialist in opera, Waters was the first African-American to become artistic director of a major opera company, and is noted as one of the few black conductors to have experienced worldwide success.

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