Hahn bin biography of michael

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Born in Seoul, violinist Hahn-Bin became the top prizewinner at the most prestigious competition for young musicians in Korea just five weeks after learning to play the violin. The six year old was quickly recognized as a child prodigy and made his first national television appearance in a documentary showcasing his extraordinary talent.

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Later that year, Hahn-Bin auditioned for the renowned Korean National University of Arts' Preliminary School and became its youngest student. By age ten, Hahn-Bin had made his orchestral debut with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and performed in virtually every major concert hall in Korea.

Shortly after his eleventh birthday Hahn-Bin moved to Los Angeles to study with the famed violin teacher Robert Lipsett, who immediately presented him at the Grammy Awards' Salute to Classical Music honoring the legendary violinist Isaac Stern.

Stern went on to give Hahn-Bin invaluable guidance in future music education until his death in 2001. A s Michael Hahn (0000-0003-4828-4834) - ORCID BABEP