The Golden Harp (Dutch: Gouden Harp) is awarded annually to Dutch musicians for their entire oeuvre. Golden Harps have been awarded 42 times. 149 different persons or (musical) groups have had the honour of receiving the award which is considered to be one of the most important prizes in Dutch music.

Background

The awards were first presented in 1962.

The prize is intended for a musician's entire oeuvre. The website of Buma Cultuur states the following: "Considered for this award are persons who have made themselves particularly meritorious for Dutch light music throughout their careers."

Apart from 1963 and 1964 award ceremonies were held every year since the first presentation in 1962. The winners are selected by a different jury each year, usually in February. Buma Cultuur also presents the Zilveren Harp award, which is given to promising Dutch musical talent and the Buma Export Award for acts which are successful abroad.

List of winners

Winners of the Golden HarpYearWinnerDatesProfessionNotes19621892–1965broker, journalist and songwriter1897–1986composer and conductor19641915–2006producer1913–1991singer1920–1996trumpeter and conductor1908–1964poet and songwriter 19651918–2016composer, guitarist, singer and songwriter1901–1971composer, musician and singer1966 Arie Maasland 1908–1980composer and musician Bob Scholte 1902–1983singer1967 Annie M.G. Schmidt 1911–1995writer (books, drama, musicals, plays, poems, songs) Harry Bannink 1929–1999arranger, composer and pianist Joop de Leur 1900–1973composer and jazz pioneer1968 Corry Brokken 1932–2016judge, presenter and singer Wim Ibo 1918–2000comedian, historian, producer and writer Michel van der Plas 1927–2013journalist, poet and writer Herman Tholen 1921–1993comedian1969 Conny Stuart 1913–2010comedian, Musical star and singer Jules de Corte 1924–1996composer, pianist, poet and singer Harry de Groot 1920–2004accordionist, arranger, composer, conductor and pianist Jack Millar 1928–1999discographer Cor Smit 1916–producer1970 Jack Bulterman 1909–1977arranger, composer, conductor and songwriter Pieter Goemans 1925–2000composer Robbie van Leeuwen 1944–composer, guitarist, producer and singer Lennaert Nijgh 1945–2002songwriter Jelle de Vries 1922–1999comedian, singer and songwriter A.J.G. Strengholt-music expert, jury member of Conamus1971 Jasperina de Jong 1938–actress, comedian and singer Guus Vleugel 1932–1998dramatist and songwriter Eli Asser 1922–songwriter Bert Paige-arranger, composer, musician and producer Julius Susan---1972 Nico Boer 1932–2009singer (tenor)- Johnny Jordaan 1924–1989singer Cor Lemaire 1908–1981composer, conductor and pianist Marinus van ‘t Woud--- Willy van Hemert 1912–1993actor, comedian, director and songwriter1973 Willy Alberti 1926–1985singer The Cats 1965–1994pop group Henk Elsink-comedian Boudewijn de Groot 1944–actor and troubadour1974 Hans van Hemert1945–producer and songwriter Joop Stokkermans1937–2012composer, pianist and producer Paul van Vliet1935–singer Rolf ten Kate---1975 Han Dunk--- Gerrit den Braber1929–1997composer, producer and songwriter Rogier van Otterloo 1941–1988composer and conductor Zangeres zonder Naam 1919–1998singer1976 Adèle Bloemendaal 1933–actress, comedian and singer George Baker Selection 1967–pop group Herman van Veen 1945–actor, composer, director, painter and songwriter1977 Conny Vandenbos 1937–2002singer André van Duin 1947–comedian, singer and songwriter Peter Koelewijn 1940–deejay, producer and singer1978 Harrie Geelen 1939–animator, illustrator, film director, translator, poet and writer Pierre Kartner 1935–composer, producer and singer Henry Mildenberg 1913–2005writer, Conamus staff member 1979 Willem DuysToon HermansThe RamblersGerard van Krevelen 1980 Earth & FireRamses Shaffy 1981 Willeke AlbertiTonny EykWillem van Kooten 1982 Ruud BosBZNRob de Nijs 1983 Florie Anstadt (Kinderen voor Kinderen)Golden EarringJohnny HoesLaurens van Rooyen 1984 Jaap EggermontRobert Long 1985 Martine BijlIvo de WijsGerard Stellaard 1986 Bolland & BollandSeth GaaikemaHerman StokPi Vèriss 1987 Jos BrinkMieke TelkampHans VermeulenWillem Wilmink 1988 Annie de ReuverFlairckHerman Brood 1989 Gerard CoxThe NitsHenk Temming & Henk WestbroekHarry van Hoof 1990 Corry KoningsErik van der WurffJan BoerstoelFrank Boeijen 1991 Drs. P (Heinz Polzer)Margriet Eshuys 1992 Jenny AreanAnita MeyerNormaalHans van Eijck 1993 Peter van AstenDe DijkJoop van den Ende 1994 Jurre HaanstraAndré HazesKarin BloemenRené Froger 1995 Paul de LeeuwBenny NeymanMetropole OrkestHenny Vrienten 1996 Youp van 't HekRuth JacottJohn de Mol sr.The Scene 1997 Jochem Fluitsma & Eric van TijnFreek de JongeLiesbeth ListMathilde Santing 1998 Roy BeltmanMarco BorsatoJohn EwbankWillem NijholtRowwen Hèze 1999 Eddy de ClercqFay LovskyStef BosRini Schreijenberg & Emile Hartkamp 2000 Stef Bos 1961– 2001 De KastBelinda Meuldijk2002 AnoukAcda & De MunnikBløf Simone Kleinsma1958–singer, musical actress, presenter and comedian-2003Frans BauerHans DorrestijnTrijntje Oosterhuis 2004 Jan AkkermanLenette van DongenFriso Wiegersma2005 Brigitte Kaandorp 1962–comedian Guus Meeuwis 1972–singer, composer Ferry Maat 1947–dee jay, producer2006 Louis van Dijk 1941–2020pianist Herman Finkers 1954–comedian Harry Muskee 1941–2011Blues singer Willem van Beusekom 1947–2006music expert2007 Ilse de Lange 1977–singer Tiësto 1969–dee jay Candy Dulfer 1969–alto saxophonist2008 Krezip Gerard van Maasakkers Jan Smit 1985– Within Temptation2009 Armin van Buuren 1976– Jaap Buys Wende Snijders 1978–2010 Nick & Simon Tony Berk VanVelzen 1978– Kane

Notes

The phrase "Considered for this award are persons who have made themselves particularly meritorious for Dutch light music throughout their careers." is a translation of the Dutch phrase "Voor de Gouden Harp komen personen in aanmerking die zich gedurende hun carrière op bijzondere wijze verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandse lichte muziek." Cor Lemaire and Wim Ibo returned their awards in response to the eleventh edition in 1975 after a Gouden Harp had been awarded to Mary Servaes-Bey (better known by her stage name Zangeres Zonder Naam). Received award posthumously.

See also Zilveren Harp List of music awards

References

General List of winners Gouden Harp at Alles op een rij.nl Encyclopædia of Dutch rock and Pop music at Pop Instituut.nl Specific

External links Buma Cultuur