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was the only European entry in the final of the composing competition Masterprize 2001.
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In addition to his concert works, King has composed music for various films, including
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by either conducting for them or acting as an orchestrator or both.
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King's most recent roles include conducting and orchestrating on
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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after his departure in 2015 and took on the full role for
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