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Career Highlights

 

1. The first violinist from mainland China to win an international violin competition prize, became a national hero.( Sibelius Competition, Helsinki, Dec.1980)

 

2. Received the most international competition awards amongst all the Chinese violinists.

 

3. First mainland Chinese violinist to win a first prize in an international violin competition (Yehudi Menuhin International Competition, Paris, Sept.1985)

 

4. First mainland Chinese violinist to launch international solo career (since 1980)


5. Became the protégée of Lord. Yehudi Menuhin in 1985.

 

6. Broke UK conservatory records as a Prof.of Violin at the Royal Academy of Music, Sept.2000.

7. Become a conductor under guidance of Sir. Colin Davis. July.2004.

8. Created his own orchestra " HU Kun and Friends" in London. Feb.2005.