Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn is well-known for her clear and brilliant musicality, and for amazing interpretations of an incredibly varied repertoire.
She recently posted videos of herself practicing for a hundred days straight, openly sharing her behind-the-scenes work with her fans to break down perceived barriers around the creative process.
Ms Hahn is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music.
I used to hear her often during her travels through California. Now I listen to her mostly on line.
Here is Ms. Hahn in the wonderful Violin Concerto by Jean Sibelius: