The encore is the short piece after the program has finished, where the performer brings out something that the audience doesn't expect.
Hilary HahnI've had it for about 13 years, and I don't see any reason to change, I find that the violin just keeps responding really well. It changes itself every year; it ages, it goes through all these different environmental changes, and of course, the travelling...It develops on its own, just as any performer does. It's a very stable instrument, so I can rely on it, but at the same time it always shows me a different side of things than I expect.
Hilary HahnI need to be able to play the music, and so I don't like to have intimidation be part of it.
Hilary Hahn