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Ellen Corver is a renowned classical pianist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on 22nd May 1959 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Her parents were both musicians, and they encouraged her to pursue music from a young age. Ellen started playing the piano when she was just four years old, and by the time she was six, she had already given her first public performance. Ellen Corver's talent was evident from a young age, and she was soon recognized as a prodigy. She studied at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam, where she was taught by Jan Wijn. She later went on to study with Maria João Pires in Portugal and György Sebők in the United States. Ellen Corver's career as a professional pianist began in the early 1980s when she won several international competitions, including the Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition in the Netherlands and the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition in Switzerland. These victories helped to establish her as a rising star in the classical music world. Throughout her career, Ellen Corver has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. She has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Bernard Haitink, Riccardo Chailly, and Sir Simon Rattle. One of Ellen Corver's most significant achievements was her recording of the complete piano works of Maurice Ravel. This recording was highly acclaimed and won several awards, including the Edison Award and the Grand Prix du Disque. Ellen Corver's interpretation of Ravel's music was praised for its sensitivity and depth, and it remains one of the most celebrated recordings of Ravel's music to this day. Ellen Corver has also been recognized for her work as a chamber musician. She has performed with many distinguished musicians, including the cellist Anner Bylsma and the violinist Isabelle van Keulen. Together, they have recorded several albums, including works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Schumann. In addition to her performing career, Ellen Corver is also a respected teacher. She has taught at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam and the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. Many of her students have gone on to have successful careers as professional musicians. Ellen Corver's contribution to the world of classical music has been recognized with several awards and honors. In 1996, she was awarded the Dutch Music Prize, the highest honor for a musician in the Netherlands. She was also made a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion in 2003. Ellen Corver continues to perform and record music to this day. Her dedication to her craft and her passion for music have made her one of the most respected and admired classical pianists of her generation. Her recordings and performances continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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