Sep 22, 2026 · 17 min · 10 segments
In this episode of Classeek 15', host Jack Pepper sits down with three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn to explore her approach to practice, creativity, confidence, and building an…
Hilary HahnGuestJack PepperHostHello and welcome to Classique 15, the podcast home of practical career advice for young classical musicians.
She made her orchestral debut aged just 12 and was performing internationally in her teens.
She's noted for her work on social media with the hashtag 100 days of practice, which has now enjoyed more than a million posts.
And she's equally celebrated for new music, having commissioned works from more than 40 contemporary writers.
And in 2027, she joins the New York Philharmonic for the premiere of David Lang's Violin Concerto.
She's also popped up several times in film, having begun her film recording career as a soloist for M.
So with all of that in mind, it's little wonder why Classic FM have named her one of the 25 greatest violinists of all time.
I'm really thrilled she's here and she's going to be offering us advice on practice, how to grow your confidence, juggling the diary and more.
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Hello and welcome to Classique 15, the podcast home of practical career advice for young classical musicians.
She made her orchestral debut aged just 12 and was performing internationally in her teens.
She's noted for her work on social media with the hashtag 100 days of practice, which has now enjoyed more than a million posts.
And she's equally celebrated for new music, having commissioned works from more than 40 contemporary writers.
And in 2027, she joins the New York Philharmonic for the premiere of David Lang's Violin Concerto.
She's also popped up several times in film, having begun her film recording career as a soloist for M.
So with all of that in mind, it's little wonder why Classic FM have named her one of the 25 greatest violinists of all time.
I'm really thrilled she's here and she's going to be offering us advice on practice, how to grow your confidence, juggling the diary and more.
