David Kim's journey from child prodigy to Tchaikovsky Competition winner to Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster has not been an easy one. In this episode of "A Musical Life", David gives an intimate look at his difficult road to success, and how his faith has sustained and transformed his art.

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VIII Tchaikovsky Competition Documentary:

3:02 David saying how scared and nervous he was10:55 - David discussing competition1:02:35 David playing Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto 3rd movement

Stravinsky's Pastorale arranged by Leopold Stowkowski with The Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin

David Kim performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the El Camino Youth Symphony Orchestra (video): https://youtu.be/a3rexdIa3_Q

Sacred Album: 'The Lord Is My Shepherd'

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David Kim Orchestral Institute at Cairn University: http://cairn.edu/davidkim/

The Philadelphia Orchestra: https://www.philorch.org

www.DavidKimViolin.com