Lavinia Meijer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lavinia Meijer
Occupation	Harpist
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1983(1983-02-12)
Age	41
Country	South Korea
Horoscope	Aquarius

Lavinia Meijer Biography

Lavinia Meijer is one of the most popular and richest Harpist who was born on February 12, 1983 in South Korea. Lavinia Meijer (born on February 12, 1983) is born in South Korea. She is a Dutch Harpist.

In 2004 Lavinia recorded a CD called “1685” with works from Handel, Bach and Scarlatti that includes self-transcribed fugues and preludes taken from Bach’s Das Wohltemperierte Klavier.

Furthermore, she has won prizes for the best interpretation of Visions in Twilight from Garrett Byrnes and the harp concert in B-flat major from Georg Friedrich Händel. In 2005, Lavinia was awarded the Cultuurprijs from Ede for her promotion of the harp as a solo instrument. This prize was presented to her by the renowned Herman Krebbers.

A number of composers, inspired by her talents, wrote new music especially for her: in 2006, Lavinia, together with the Aurelia Saxophone Quartet, performed new transcriptions of Caplet, Debussy and Ravel, but also two world premieres from the Argentinian composer Carlos Michans and the Dutch composer Wijnand van Klaveren, both of which composed music especially for her and the Aurelia Saxophone Quartet. In 2007 Lavinia and Tjeerd Top (violin), performed a world premiere from the American composer Garrett Byrnes at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Furthermore, in 2007, Lavinia performed another world premiere piece composed by Carlos Michans at the Vredenburg in Utrecht, together with the Radio Chamber Philharmony conducted by Thierry Fischer.

At the age of eleven years old Lavinia got accepted by Erika Waardenburg as a student at the Young Talent Department of the Utrecht Conservatory. She received her cum laude degree from Utrecht Conservatory in 2003. Utrecht Conservatory in 2003 and received a master’s degree in music (also the cum the laude) on the 5th of May 2005 at Amsterdam Conservatory. Amsterdam Conservatory.

Lavinia Meijer Net Worth

Lavinia Meijer is one of the richest Harpist from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lavinia Meijer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Lavinia Meijer has been awarded many prizes. She was awarded the top Prize in the Prinses Christina Competition (1997) and the Stichting Jong muziek Talent Nederland (1996,1998) and in the Nederlands Harp Contest (1997 2003) in addition to the Vriendenkrans contest held at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam (2005).

She also received prizes at several major international competitions, including the second prize in the International Harp Competition in Lausanne (1998) and the 3rd prize in the International Harp Competition in Lille (1999) and winning the top prize in the International Harp Competition in Brussels (2000) as well as winning the prize for the 3rd time at the International Harp Competition in Israel (2001) and the second prize in the Reinl-Competition held in Vienna (2002) in addition to the 3rd prize in the Sixth International USA Harp Competition in America (2004).

In 2004 Lavinia made a tour through the Netherlands in the series “Het Debuut” together with the Jenufa Quartet. In the period 2006–2008, Lavinia is performing in the series “Rising Stars” with concerts in Cologne (Philharmonie), Amsterdam (Concertgebouw), Paris (Cité-de-la-Musique), Vienna (Wiener Musikverein), Birmingham (Symphony Hall), Athens (Concert Hall), Brussels (Paleis voor schone kunsten), Luxembourg (Philharmonie), Stockholm (Konserthus) and New York (Carnegie Hall).

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In 2009, Lavinia released a Super Audio CD album, produced by Channel Classics Records, entitled “Visions” with works from 20th century composers, including Benjamin Britten, Paul Patterson, Garrett Byrnes, Isang Yun and Toru Takemitsu.

Facts & Trivia

Lavinia Ranked on the list of most popular Harpist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Lavinia Meijer celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

In 2012, Lavinia received the Edison Award Public’s Prize, for her CD “Fantasies and Impromptus”.

Top Facts about Lavinia Meijer

1. Lavinia Meijer is a Dutch harpist born in 1983.
2. She has released 14 albums, including collaborations with Philip Glass.
3. Meijer won the Dutch Music Prize in 2009.
4. Her album “The Glass Effect” reached #1 on the classical charts.
5. Meijer has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall.
6. She studied at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and Indiana University.
7. Meijer is known for her innovative approach to playing the harp.
8. She has collaborated with artists from various genres, including Ludovico Einaudi and Iggy Pop.
9. Meijer’s repertoire includes classical music, contemporary compositions, and pop covers.
10. She is an ambassador for Save the Children Netherlands and supports various charities through her music performances.