Kyung-wha Chung

Violinist and educator, acclaimed soloist

Kyung-wha Chung - Violinist and educator, acclaimed soloist
Born

March 26th, 1948
77 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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