Clíona Doris is a renowned Irish harpist and composer who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1971, Doris grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. Her father, Seán Doris, was a well-known traditional Irish musician, and her mother, Mary Doris, was a classical pianist. Doris began playing the harp at the age of eight and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Doris received her early musical education at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin, where she studied with the renowned harpist Gráinne Yeats. She later went on to study at the Royal College of Music in London, where she received a scholarship to study with the legendary harpist Marisa Robles. Doris also studied composition with Kevin Volans and Nicola LeFanu at Trinity College Dublin. Doris has performed extensively throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia, and has collaborated with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. She has also performed at numerous international music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival. One of the highlights of Doris's career was her performance at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin in 2003. She performed a specially commissioned piece, "The Welcome," which was written by Irish composer Shaun Davey. The performance was broadcast to millions of viewers around the world and was widely praised for its beauty and emotional impact. Doris has also been the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 1994, she was awarded the prestigious Young Musician of the Year award by the Irish Arts Council. She was also awarded the Bank of Ireland Millennium Award in 2000, which recognized her as one of Ireland's leading young artists. In 2010, she was awarded the prestigious OBE (Order of the British Empire) for her services to music. In addition to her work as a performer, Doris is also an accomplished composer. She has written numerous works for the harp, as well as chamber music and orchestral works. Her compositions have been performed by many of the world's leading musicians and have been featured on numerous recordings. Doris is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at many of the world's leading music schools, including the Royal College of Music in London and the Juilliard School in New York. She is currently a professor of harp at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin. Throughout her career, Doris has been a passionate advocate for the harp and for classical music in general. She has worked tirelessly to promote the instrument and to inspire a new generation of musicians. Her contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and she continues to be a major force in the music world today.

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