In 1968, Korean violinist Kyung-Wha Chung had her first big break, sharing first prize in the prestigious Leventritt Competition with Pinchas Zukerman. The next two years were full of engagements, all over the United States. Still completely unknown in Europe, she made her debut at the Royal Festival Hall in 1970. She proved to be a sensation, and within three days she had been booked for a further thirty concerts. Kyung-Wha Chung talks to Joan Bakewell about the defining moments of her early career and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of sudden success.