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Godelieve Schrama is a renowned classical harpist from the Netherlands. She was born on September 22, 1963, in the city of Rotterdam. Schrama grew up in a musical family, with her father being a conductor and her mother a pianist. She started playing the harp at the age of nine and quickly showed great talent and dedication to the instrument. Schrama studied at the Rotterdam Conservatory, where she received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in harp performance. She continued her studies at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam, where she received a Soloist Diploma with distinction. During her studies, Schrama won several prizes and awards, including the prestigious Dutch Music Prize in 1994. After completing her studies, Schrama started her professional career as a harpist. She quickly gained recognition for her virtuosity and musicality, and was invited to perform with many renowned orchestras and ensembles. Some of the highlights of her career include performances with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Amsterdam Sinfonietta. Schrama is also a dedicated chamber musician and has collaborated with many distinguished musicians, including cellist Pieter Wispelwey, violinist Janine Jansen, and pianist Ronald Brautigam. She is a member of the Osiris Trio, a chamber ensemble that has won critical acclaim for their performances and recordings. In addition to her performing career, Schrama is also a respected teacher and mentor. She has taught at the Rotterdam Conservatory, the Amsterdam Conservatory, and the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. Many of her students have gone on to successful careers as harpists and musicians. Schrama has recorded several albums, showcasing her versatility and musicality. Her recordings include works by Bach, Handel, Debussy, and Ravel, as well as contemporary composers such as Sofia Gubaidulina and Kaija Saariaho. Her recording of the complete harp works of Dutch composer Henk Badings received critical acclaim and won the Edison Classical Music Award in 2005. Schrama is also a passionate advocate for new music and has premiered many works by contemporary composers. She has collaborated with composers such as Louis Andriessen, Peter-Jan Wagemans, and Theo Loevendie, and has commissioned new works for the harp. In addition to her performing and teaching activities, Schrama is also involved in various cultural organizations. She is a member of the board of the Dutch Harp Festival and the Dutch Harp Society, and is a jury member for several international harp competitions. Schrama's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In addition to the Dutch Music Prize, she has received the VSCD Classical Music Prize, the Zilveren Vriendenkrans of the Concertgebouw, and the Order of Orange-Nassau, a prestigious honor bestowed by the Dutch royal family. In conclusion, Godelieve Schrama is a highly accomplished and respected classical harpist, teacher, and advocate for new music. Her virtuosity, musicality, and dedication to the harp have earned her numerous awards and critical acclaim. She continues to inspire and mentor young musicians, and her contributions to the world of classical music will be remembered for generations to come.

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