All Hilary Hahn articles – Page 2
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Violinist Hilary Hahn wins Herbert von Karajan award
The violinist was awarded €50,000 following her performance of Mozart Violin Concerto no.5 on Saturday 30 October at the Salzburg Easter Festival
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Hilary Hahn performs Brahms Violin Concerto
Check out the violinist’s recent performance with the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gianandrea Noseda
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Hilary Hahn plays ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’
Watch as the violinist plays out the closing credits of Danish television show The Eleventh Hour in this throwback video
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Violinist Hilary Hahn performs Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy
Check out this recent display of violinistic virtuosity from June 2021
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Violinist Hilary Hahn appointed Chicago Symphony Orchestra artist in residence
Hahn will begin her two-year tenure in September 2021
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How to nurture a musical prodigy
Early public exposure and adulation can overwhelm highly gifted youngsters. Catherine Nelson talks to expert teachers about how they help prodigies cope
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Encores: Time to shine
Throughout much of the last century, technically showy encores by Paganini and Kreisler were standard fare for violinists, but in recent years players have moved away from the established virtuoso works to embrace everything from solo Bach to folk tunes and contemporary commissions. Charlotte Gardner talks to top players about ...
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Hilary Hahn premieres ‘out of body’ by composer David Lang using AI software
The work is part of the DeepMusic.ai project which bridges the gap between culture and AI technology to find a common language
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Violinist Hilary Hahn performing at the age of 10
In this short clip violinist Hilary Hahn demonstrates artistry well beyond her years at the age of 10. Read: Advice I’d give my younger self: violinist Hilary Hahn Watch: Hilary Hahn plays Sibelius aged 16
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Advice I'd give my younger self: violinist Hilary Hahn
Identify your own instincts and find ways to bring those ideas across effectively, says the American musician
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Hilary Hahn performs Bach’s Solo Violin Partita no.1 - Courante Double
Hilary Hahn performs the Courante Double (Presto) from Bach’s Solo Partita for Violin no.1 in B Minor, BWV1002. The video was recorded as part of the launch of Hahn’s Bach Solo Sonatas and Partia album, released on Decca in 2018, and reviewed by The Strad. Watch: Hilary Hahn plays ...
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Hilary Hahn marks 30 years since her debut solo recital aged ten
‘I built up to it for months, and I’ll never forget it,’ says the American violinist
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What do violinists Sarah Chang and Hilary Hahn keep in their instrument cases?
Ever wondered what players keep in their instrument cases, apart from their Strads? We talk to some well-known performers to discover the secrets they hold
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Survival tips for touring musicians
International tours bring a wealth of opportunities for discovering new cultures and audiences – along with less pleasant experiences such as jet lag and homesickness. Sarah Mnatzaganian asks string players for their travel tips
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Hilary Hahn on Sibelius's Violin Concerto
Ahead of her performance of Sibelius’s Violin Concerto with Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Hilary Hahn explains what the piece means to her.
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Hilary Hahn plays Bach in 1997
In this video from 1997 (first 21 minutes), the 17-year-old violinist performs Bach and gives an interview in which, amongst other things, she admits to knowing about 27 concertos off by heart.
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Life Lessons: 3 questions for Hilary Hahn
Adrenalin can be helpful, says the American violinist, but you should never forget the true reasons for performance
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5 extreme technical feats
Musicians push themselves to the limit in the name of art, both in the concert hall and further afield
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Review
Hilary Hahn: Bach Solo Violin
Exceptional technical command and the utmost integrity and communication