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Becky Baxter is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on May 12, 1965, in London, England, Becky showed an early interest in music and began playing the harp at the age of six. Her parents were both musicians, and they encouraged her to pursue her passion for music. Becky's talent was evident from an early age, and she quickly became a prodigy on the harp. She studied under some of the best harpists in the world, including Alice Giles and Isabelle Perrin. Her dedication and hard work paid off, and she won several prestigious awards and scholarships, including the Leverhulme Trust Scholarship and the Royal Philharmonic Society Award. In 1985, Becky graduated from the Royal College of Music in London with a Bachelor of Music degree. She then went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York, where she earned a Master of Music degree in 1987. During her time at Juilliard, Becky studied under the legendary harpist Marcel Grandjany, who had a profound influence on her playing style. After completing her studies, Becky began her professional career as a harpist. She quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and versatile harpists in the world. She has performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of the highlights of Becky's career was her performance at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. She was chosen to perform the Olympic Hymn during the opening ceremony, which was watched by millions of people around the world. Her performance was widely praised, and it helped to cement her reputation as one of the best harpists in the world. Over the years, Becky has won numerous awards and accolades for her work as a harpist. In 1994, she was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to music. She has also won several Grammy Awards for her recordings, including Best Classical Instrumental Soloist Performance in 2002 and 2006. In addition to her work as a performer, Becky is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught at some of the most prestigious music schools in the world, including the Royal College of Music in London and the Juilliard School in New York. Many of her students have gone on to have successful careers as harpists, and she is widely respected for her dedication to teaching and mentoring young musicians. In recent years, Becky has continued to perform and record music. She has released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Harp Concertos" and "The Art of the Harp." She has also collaborated with other musicians, including the cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the pianist Lang Lang. Despite her many accomplishments, Becky remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to practice and perform regularly, and she is always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of classical music. Her passion for music has inspired countless people around the world, and she is widely regarded as one of the greatest harpists of all time.

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