Kyung-wha Chung
Violinist and educator, acclaimed soloist
Born
March 26th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
South Korea
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Born in South Korea, a prominent violinist and educator. Began violin studies at an early age, later attending the Juilliard School. Gained recognition as a soloist and performed with leading orchestras worldwide, including the New York Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestra. Contributed significantly to classical music through performances and educational efforts. Also served as a professor at music institutions, sharing expertise with future generations.
Performed as a soloist with major orchestras
Received multiple international awards
Released acclaimed recordings of classical repertoire
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