Vail Symposium: Afghan Star January 7, 2010

A few bars into one of violinist Chee-Yun's flawless, stirring performances, audiences fall in love with this brilliant artist's smooth, melting sound. A recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Juilliard-trained musician, with her uncanny ability to extract the essence from each composition, has emerged as one of America's most gifted violinists.