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Anna-Maaria Oramo is a Finnish classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a conductor and violinist. Born on May 28, 1980, in Helsinki, Finland, Oramo grew up in a family of musicians. Her father, Sakari Oramo, is a renowned conductor, and her mother, Anu Airas, is a violinist. Oramo began playing the violin at the age of four and showed an early talent for music. Oramo's musical education began at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where she studied violin with Tuomas Haapanen and chamber music with Ralf Gothóni. She later continued her studies at the Royal College of Music in London, where she studied with Itzhak Rashkovsky and Rodney Friend. Oramo also studied conducting with Jorma Panula and Hannu Lintu. Oramo's career as a conductor began in 2003 when she was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. She quickly gained recognition for her talent and was appointed as the orchestra's associate conductor in 2005. In 2008, Oramo was appointed as the principal conductor of the Lapland Chamber Orchestra, a position she held until 2013. Oramo has also worked as a guest conductor with many orchestras around the world, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. She has also conducted at many prestigious music festivals, including the BBC Proms, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Bergen International Festival. One of the highlights of Oramo's career as a conductor was her appointment as the chief conductor of the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra in Sweden in 2013. She was the first female conductor to hold this position in the orchestra's history. During her tenure, Oramo led the orchestra on many successful tours and recordings, including a critically acclaimed recording of the music of Jean Sibelius. In addition to her work as a conductor, Oramo is also an accomplished violinist. She has performed as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Lapland Chamber Orchestra, and the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. Oramo has also performed as a chamber musician with many renowned musicians, including pianist Olli Mustonen and cellist Steven Isserlis. Oramo has received many awards and honors throughout her career. In 2004, she was awarded the Finnish Broadcasting Company's Young Soloist of the Year award. In 2008, she was awarded the Pro Musica Foundation's Young Artist of the Year award. In 2013, she was awarded the Finnish State Prize for Music, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a Finnish musician. In conclusion, Anna-Maaria Oramo is a talented and accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music as both a conductor and a violinist. Her talent and dedication have earned her many awards and honors, and she continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world with her performances.

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