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Faced with these challenges she was determined to distinguish herself, working so hard that her family began to fear for her health.

Galamian's training was strict, renowned for causing students to leave the school.

However, for Chung's work ethic, it seemed that his technique was exactly what she needed.

Her playing matured considerably during this time with the help of her teacher.

Galamian, however, was known to be prejudiced against female violinists.

Although he knew of her talent, he thought she could go only so far as a professional violinist.

He always told her not to get married, as he had seen promising female violinists before her choose marriage over violin performance.

Subsequently, she proved the possibility of having children and a successful concert career.