Anne Denholm is a Welsh harpist and composer who has made a name for herself in the classical music world. Born in 1989 in Aberystwyth, Wales, Denholm began playing the harp at the age of nine. She quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began studying with Eira Lynn Jones, the principal harpist of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Denholm continued her studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree with first-class honors. She then went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she earned a Master of Arts degree with distinction. Throughout her studies, Denholm won numerous awards and competitions. In 2010, she won the Blue Ribbon Prize at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, and in 2011, she won the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Harp Prize. In 2013, she was awarded the prestigious Prince of Wales Scholarship from the Musicians' Company, which allowed her to study at the Royal Academy of Music. Denholm has also performed in some of the world's most prestigious venues. In 2012, she performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of the BBC Proms, and in 2013, she performed at the Royal Festival Hall as part of the London Philharmonic Orchestra's Young Artists' Concert. She has also performed at the Edinburgh International Festival, the Hay Festival, and the Cheltenham Music Festival. In addition to her performances, Denholm is also an accomplished composer. Her compositions have been performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, among others. In 2015, she was commissioned by the Welsh National Opera to compose a new work for their youth opera program. Denholm is also a passionate advocate for the harp and for classical music in general. She has given masterclasses and workshops at schools and universities throughout the UK, and she has worked with organizations such as the National Youth Orchestra of Wales and the National Youth Harp Orchestra of Great Britain. In 2015, Denholm was appointed as the official harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales, a position that has been held by some of the most distinguished harpists in the world. As the official harpist, Denholm performs at official events and engagements for the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Denholm's talent and dedication to her craft have earned her numerous accolades and awards. In 2016, she was awarded the Young Artist Award at the Wales International Harp Festival, and in 2017, she was named as one of the BBC's 100 Women. She was also awarded the Welsh Music Guild's Young Musician of the Year award in 2018. Despite her many accomplishments, Denholm remains humble and dedicated to her art. She continues to perform and compose, and she is committed to sharing her love of the harp and classical music with others. With her talent and passion, Anne Denholm is sure to continue making a name for herself in the classical music world for years to come.

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