Katie Hyun is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a violinist. Born in South Korea, Hyun grew up in a family of musicians. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a conductor. From a young age, Hyun showed a keen interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of four. Hyun's family moved to the United States when she was six years old, and she continued her music education there. She attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied with renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. Hyun also studied with other notable violinists, including Pinchas Zukerman and Cho-Liang Lin. Hyun's talent as a violinist was evident from a young age, and she quickly gained recognition for her skill. She won numerous competitions, including the Juilliard Concerto Competition and the Aspen Music Festival Concerto Competition. In 2003, she was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians. Hyun has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Seoul Philharmonic. She has also performed at major music festivals, such as the Ravinia Festival and the Aspen Music Festival. One of Hyun's most notable performances was her debut with the New York Philharmonic in 2003. She performed the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto under the baton of Lorin Maazel, and her performance was met with critical acclaim. The New York Times praised her "rich, warm tone and effortless technique." Hyun is also an active chamber musician and has collaborated with many notable musicians, including pianist Jeremy Denk and cellist David Finckel. She is a founding member of the Horszowski Trio, which has performed at major venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. In addition to her performing career, Hyun is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music, and she currently serves on the faculty of the Bard College Conservatory of Music. Hyun's recordings have received critical acclaim, and she has released several albums, including a recording of the complete Beethoven violin sonatas with pianist Michael Brown. Her recording of the Brahms violin sonatas with pianist Adam Golka was praised by Gramophone magazine for its "intense lyricism and technical brilliance." Hyun continues to be an active performer and is highly regarded in the classical music world. Her dedication to her craft and her passion for music have made her a beloved figure among audiences and fellow musicians alike.

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