Post 6: Who is a person/expert on your field that you admire?

                                                                      Hilary Hahn


Hilary Hahn was an early child prodigy who began her studies at the age of 4.

Throughout her career she has given very important concerts and studied in great institutions.
In 1996 she signed an exclusive contract with Sony Classical, with whom she has recorded 5 albums. Hilary decided not to renew her contract with Sony, and in 2003 she signed another exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon, with whom she has recorded 4 albums to date. She is the winner of 3 grammy awards 
I like the sound she produces, it's a consistent, clean sound, and you can tell the amount of study she's had.
Her interpretations for me are precise and elegant, she doesn't abuse expressiveness, she's not exaggerated.

She started a #100daysofpractice challenge in which she motivates each musician to complete 100 days of practice and see the progress that has been made from the first video to the last. I find that she has been able to use her position in the classical music world very well to inspire and encourage young musicians!




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