Not only is his playing good but he's also unbelievably handsome 😭
@323chukaman
5 ай бұрын
So charming
@mabby9051
4 ай бұрын
Yeah
@mandyH0419
3 ай бұрын
In 2023 more charming than in 2021
@johnirvinemangulabnan3409
2 жыл бұрын
4:33 gets me everytime.
@richardmorse5307
4 ай бұрын
Ray’s playing is so passionate and intense that it engages the audience and the KZitem viewer completely. He’s never holds back on his biting bow work to get the most out of his impeccable violin. The speed of his trills, the astounding intonation of the double stops and the sheer delight of the speed of the runs and arpeggios are all enjoyed by the listener. One of the best performances of this masterpiece I’ve heard.
@Constitution1789
Жыл бұрын
I like how Ray waits until the orchestra plays its last note to play his last note. Doing so makes Ray's last note the last sound the audience hears. Cleaner too instead of being drowned out by the orchestra.
@trippiecliff8311
Жыл бұрын
It depends
@andrewbraid1815
11 ай бұрын
I totally agree, and very keen of you to point it out. It's a small fraction of a second difference, so subtle, but it allows Ray to put the final exclamation point on the piece as the triumphant soloist. Very intense - yes - but fully focused and committed. Once the last movement got underway, Ray had me at the edge of my seat until the end. What an aweomse gift Sibelius gave the world with this concerto. Thank you Ray - dynamite performance!
@remember9097
11 ай бұрын
Omg that's true
@_sizhan
2 жыл бұрын
This is the Detroit symphony orchestra if anyone was wondering.
@plumb.474
2 жыл бұрын
Was wondering...!! Thnx♥️
@mrgforces
2 жыл бұрын
Who's the conductor?
@cobbyv254
2 жыл бұрын
@@mrgforces hllary hahn
@AmarokHD
2 жыл бұрын
@@mrgforces Jader Bignamini
@JohnathanJohaisen
Жыл бұрын
Why are ppl still going to Detroit
@sudharmansitaraman8377
Жыл бұрын
There are two recordings of this concerto that I will listen to every chance I get. The first is Jascha Heifetz's 1935 recording, and the second Hilary Hahn's amazing performnce with Mikko Franck. I like the former better because I hear a story when Heifetz plays, and I like how he is able to be very musical while also being cold: think Galadriel from LOTR. Hilary Hahn's version is just something you can rock out to. It's very clear she's enjoying herself a lot, it shows in how she plays. It's somehow more playful, with a childlike warmth to it. Even the third movement has a playful Mozartian quality to it, almost as if Hilary can't contain her joy at being able to play it. It paints a very different picture to Heifetz's: his is the story of men going to war, hers is a story of a village in an icy wasteland coming together and finding community. That said, this interpretation really opened new insights into this piece. The way Ray plays it, it's a snowstorm, a force of nature that cannot be stopped. It's coming, and you can't run. Even in the second movement, the foreboding only increases. He takes the Heifetz story of men going to war, and dials it up to a hundred. This is about conquering Vikings, and is actually reminiscent of Khachaturian's more warlike pieces. It's a tad rough around the edges, but it's supremely musical. I'm really excited to see where Ray will go with his interpretations, he's possibly one of the greatest young soloists out there.
@trippiecliff8311
Жыл бұрын
What a comment.
@JM-wm8ip
Жыл бұрын
Yes, virtuostically, Heifetz nails a bit more than Ray. But I much prefer Ray's rendition of this piece because of his utter emotion and passion while performing. I feel as if Heifetz was playing too much into a fast, white, bleak narrative.
@JohnathanJohaisen
Жыл бұрын
@@JM-wm8ipmy thoughts as well
@oldschoolscores
8 ай бұрын
Oistrakh Ormandy?
@violainetuuu5984
Жыл бұрын
This is just infinitely better than his 2015 recording, man I wish I can see him live sometime
@wakingtheworld
10 ай бұрын
He's performing Sibelius in the UK (3 Scotland locations + Birmingham) in November this year. He's touring elsewhere too. Check out his schedule.
@sjqzviolin
11 ай бұрын
Personally, I much prefer listening to Ray Chen's 2015 version of the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Yes, this performance was amazing, but it was just a little bit overly intense at times. I feel like some parts could have been less aggressive and played much more lightly. His 2015 rendition of this concerto was also much cleaner and more musical. Sorry I don't mean to critique Ray or anything because I'm not up to his level at all, but I'm just stating a personal opinion. Anyways I think Ray's still a very inspiring musician and I'm always smiling whenever I see him perform. And of course this concerto is very difficult so this performance is still very acceptable and amazing. Thank you so much Ray for always working so hard and performing for everyone. P.S. YES HE IS VERY HOT AND HANDSOME
@MiraKim510
29 күн бұрын
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😍😍😍😍😍🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳Браво!!!!! Рэй Чен!!!! Браво!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Оркестр - браво!!! ❤😊☺️☺️☺️🤩🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳
@MiraKim510
3 ай бұрын
Браво!!🎉❤❤❤ Рэй Чен очень эмоционально исполнил этот концерт!!! Звучит всё гармонично❤❤❤ мой кумир❤❤❤
@durban55
2 жыл бұрын
Damn it’s videos like these that keep me practicing violin
@alna9681
2 жыл бұрын
samee
@winifredtrout1
Жыл бұрын
Golly...I'm so bad nowadays..
@taewookim876
Жыл бұрын
1. Allegro Moderato - 00:30 2. Adagio di molto - 17:45 3. Allegro, ma non tanto - 27:02
@JW.1904
Жыл бұрын
Thx
@ryanm2279
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance! I was at this live, so glad I found a recording!
@socialcelerity8983
2 жыл бұрын
Where was this played?
@ryanm2279
2 жыл бұрын
@@socialcelerity8983 At Orchestra Hall in Detroit with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
@in-sam-nia7750
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for upload such an amazing performance.
@thevector384
2 жыл бұрын
23:28 emotion is pouring out of him
@ianconnerviolin7647
Жыл бұрын
That part of this concerto is just one of those phrases where you either play with passion and emotion or give it a poor effort, truly an amazing piece of music.
@amazingcommenter
10 ай бұрын
Ray making classical music hot in 2023.
@janaangle5530
2 жыл бұрын
Loved every minute of it! 😁
@TheSparshofMusic-wn7de
8 күн бұрын
Amazing!👍👍👍
@marityyost664
Жыл бұрын
Conmovedora y sutil interpretación de un eximió violinista .Infinitas gracias
@claraflecksteiner6667
4 ай бұрын
Un de mes concerts préférés. Il joue avec beaucoup de passion ❤
@lonelycrescendo
2 ай бұрын
Oh!! This is such an improvement!! 🥹😍
@emilyhutjes
Жыл бұрын
How amazingly beautiful Mr. Chen and Orchestra, thank you very much. 🌷(Holland-eu)
@johnwiese6760
2 жыл бұрын
I like his 2015 performance more overall but he absolutely nailed 4:33 in this one, even more than in 2015
@amiblevy
2 жыл бұрын
On the contrary sir. The recent one has much more sincerity, and more maturity even. As a violinist performing the orchestral part, this orchestra and conductor are on a higher level, which translates into higher freedom for the soloist to express himself. This is a fine example of the "Chemistry" written by a genius composer, between the solo instrument and the orchestra. Both are essential for the piece to work its wonders.
@trippiecliff8311
Жыл бұрын
Ray improved since. I compared the both by watching it many times. This one is more mature, emotional, cleaner than the 2015 ver
@johnwiese6760
Жыл бұрын
@@amiblevy I hear a lot of mistakes in his playing in this one, missed harmonics, crunchy chords, missed notes, whereas the 2015 performance is practically flawless. I think he has improved as a player, this was just not the best display of that.
@dannyboy2267
Жыл бұрын
@@trippiecliff8311 To be honest with you, I don't see how this performance is more mature or clean at all. Chen's technique is not up to his standard here, and he was far less efficient compared to his 2015 performance. He's also much more focused on power, just for the sake of intensity, rather than using a variety of ways like he did in the older performance. He and the orchestra were also not together in a lot of spots. I really like Ray Chen, but I don't think this was any of his best performances.
@JohnathanJohaisen
Жыл бұрын
@@johnwiese6760people have been saying the orchestra isn’t together so maybe he was thrown off by that
@lorr777
7 ай бұрын
wow! wow and one more time, WOW😍😍😍
@essong5518
2 жыл бұрын
I am speechless with surprise. he is ssuperb!!!
@dianenelson6849
2 жыл бұрын
This is a much intense version compare to the 2015 Gothenburg with Nagano performance. I LOVE both !!! Hoping for an album recording someday!
@brandondejesusflotatoralla8946
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for share!!💓
@ViolinHobby
Жыл бұрын
This is literally awesome!!!
@Dylonely42
Жыл бұрын
Indeed
@reminworld
Жыл бұрын
This was a superb musician at his best. I thought the Gothenberg version was great but this had a maturity and even majesty alongside his instrumental mastery. I instinctively clapped after the first movement. Couldn't help myself. Born in Taiwan but I'm so glad hes got a touch of Aussie about him. His manner is comfortable playing or just talking. Love this guy. Oi!
@milruns
Жыл бұрын
i love this man sm
@trippiecliff8311
Жыл бұрын
Same
@emilio9097
2 жыл бұрын
To me Ray Chen must keep looking for himself right this way. A different mode of interpreting is needed: direct, not obsessed with perfection and powerfull. He has the technique and the courage.
@aaronnam1444
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. That's how most violinists play these days. The Golden generation had much more personality.
@user-nk5ch8db3k
2 жыл бұрын
World class. . Great 👍
@manfaye3661
2 жыл бұрын
More heart feeling and deep inspiration for this performance.
@dannyboy2267
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting to hear how Ray Chen plays Sibelius nowadays. Personally, I feel like this performance was a little rough around the edges, and many of the most beautiful parts of the concerto sounded a bit too heavy and aggressive for my liking. I definitely prefer his performance with the Gothenburg symphony orchestra back in 2015, but this is still a good performance with some interesting changes.
@violinsound
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I also found his play now with more intensity. Maybe reflecting the hard situation the last years...still love both of them. Bravissimo Ray Chen.
@TomsDone
2 жыл бұрын
That one is here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lKtj26KskpeVq20 And is on his own channel (which is preferable, IMO), but I think the video quality is a little better on this one which is 1080p.
@porttiteoria8721
2 жыл бұрын
I like his intensive performance. I think Sibelius himself liked violin players who did it really romantically rough.
@MattB90
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta agree Danny Boi, Also in 2015 that performance was just so great its hard to top with an orchestra that isnt as good and probably didnt have as much time to prepare with all of the covid stuff, just seemed like he and the orchestra were out of time several times, orchestra was too loud during certain parts, and technically Ray wasnt as proficient and its not really even close. Sibelius is so hard but that 2015 performance I think will go down in history as one of the iconic violin performances of this era
@dannyboy2267
2 жыл бұрын
@@MattB90 I agree!
@fartsinthewind
4 ай бұрын
Some people prefer the 2015 version, some this one. How amazing we don't actually have to choose and can enjoy both, or either! :)
@43211me
2 жыл бұрын
Thursday Oct 7, 2021, opening night, Detroit Symphony Orchestra. First audience in 1.5 years since COVID started
@violinbuff3782
Жыл бұрын
Bravo on this superb performance! Eric Shumsky
@aaronnam1444
2 жыл бұрын
Dear ray, if your reading this...the golden generation didn't have perfect technique, they had perfect character.
@bakrmatroud2617
2 жыл бұрын
21:55 this moment is one of my favorite moments in this concerto absolutely well done by ray
@guillermorochabrun3456
2 жыл бұрын
Now I accept claps between movements. It is now so frequent that constitutes an interenting phenomenon.I don't think that this necessarily dissipates the necessary concentration of the players, as this case shows. Besides that the faces of the orchestra musicians show how much they were captured by this interpretation. At the beginning I thought that this rendition was too much intense. But this concerto encloses a COSMIC dimension that goes quite well with the intensity that Chen displays here. Note that his sound is not harsh, nor stiff at any moment, and his bow is quite silky. (Some years ago I attended another rendition by a quite famous player, and the bow was quite the opposite.)
@knd1940
Жыл бұрын
Although I prefer silence between the movements I think the applause is a good sign that younger audiences are turning up.
@alexandrecosta2708
Жыл бұрын
Conclusion members of the audience need to go to a basic L1L1C School - .LEARN TO LISTENTO CLASSICS.. What a mess.... .
@fartsinthewind
4 ай бұрын
@@knd1940 That's an interesting insight I hadn't considered.
@jonathanmaza998
2 жыл бұрын
4:32 amazing, magnific, bellísimo, Ray chen 👏👏👏
@jasminae3287
7 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ deeply moved.......
@user-tf1gr7nb9t
2 жыл бұрын
超愛這首
@remember9097
2 жыл бұрын
I don't care, I love every interpretation Ray does I actually like a lot his fieriness here
@remember9097
2 жыл бұрын
yep, I prefer this one Good job mate
@nb7524
Жыл бұрын
I completely agree!
@trippiecliff8311
Жыл бұрын
The cadenza and the second movement is alot better than the 2015
@remember9097
Жыл бұрын
@@trippiecliff8311 YES
@andrewbraid1815
11 ай бұрын
Agree!! Love the fire in his execution. Definitely one of the world's premier violinists today.
@linglingss_-
9 ай бұрын
omg the clapping between moments😭
@davidl9781
4 ай бұрын
RAY'S THE MAN!
@nikinewton7917
3 ай бұрын
It's breathtaking beautiful. Ray is top in his generation. What's most amazing, you see how enthralled he is whilst playing, he loves it, he enjoys it.........that's music with a big, large M.
@LiaReis436
6 күн бұрын
É interessante observar como o som progrediu nos ultimos anos. A primeira apresentação dessa obra ao qual tive contato foi há 9 anos atrás. Havia raiva contida nas notas, até mesmo certa agressividade. Agora eu consigo sentir felicidade e satisfação. Ele mudou muito.
@isaiproject
8 ай бұрын
Vengerov's interpretation remains solid as a rock!
@larkspur77
5 ай бұрын
Vengerov's Sibelius is the most beautiful, masterful and exciting I have ever heard - though many play it well as Sarah Chang.
@durban55
2 жыл бұрын
That description tho 💀💀💀
@durban55
2 жыл бұрын
@@bruh7130 not rly lmao 🤣
@francazanon5822
2 жыл бұрын
Formidabile bravissimi!!
@nguyen12a
5 ай бұрын
When it comes to intensity, Ray is the boss
@albamejia8170
10 күн бұрын
Esto es simplemente arte es hermoso cada momento ^^
He is not only hot haha, but especially outstanding at violin. How lucky we are to have a talented musician like him.
@jhyounyo
2 жыл бұрын
12:09 Oh, my... The only spot in the sun.
@melinamochen4412
Ай бұрын
excellent. GREETINGS FORM ARGENTINA.
@elinaknaus125
Жыл бұрын
sehr sehr gut 👍
@benjaminbon7621
Жыл бұрын
🇫🇷 🏆Ray Chen Grandiose !!! Whouaaa !!! Le concerto de Sibelius est pour les virtuoses et Ray Chen est un grand virtuose !!! Bravo Ray Chen !!! 🙏 Merci de 🇫🇷 France !
@MiraKim510
3 ай бұрын
Great🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
@Constitution1789
2 жыл бұрын
26:39 Almost moved me to tears. Choked up.
@monikamamanova7814
2 ай бұрын
👏👏👏🌷❤bravo!!!
@Zachary-ro6eg
13 күн бұрын
13:58 indescribable
@thamthmit8184
2 жыл бұрын
what happened to the audio at 12:09? edit: there's a couple more scuffed parts with the video/audio towards the end, such a shame because this was a great performance
@aayushyadav3365
Жыл бұрын
theres an audio delay of 0.35 seconds exactly, no idea why. i am just glad we get this recording at all
@rubbishcomments7269
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely matured from his old recording, much more focused intensities throughout targeted parts of his bow… before there was this occasional wildness that needed some containment..
@cmw9876
11 ай бұрын
Yes, perhaps. If ever there was piece that could could encapsulate a little wild, rough, raw passion ...... 👍
@violainetuuu5984
Жыл бұрын
I actually prefer this version idk, to me it just sounds much smoother than his 2015 vers ( and yeah he hot)
@trippiecliff8311
Жыл бұрын
It sounds cleaner and full emotion than the 2015 ver
@trippiecliff8311
Жыл бұрын
Ray really improved
@RapidBlaster
Жыл бұрын
Yes I like how dark his tone is in this version (not agreeing with the hot bit tho cuz no homo 💀)
@richardwastaken
5 күн бұрын
HI egh im big fan - richared
@wbiracymollskovalmeida9063
26 күн бұрын
🙃🎻💙
@dasteufelhund
Жыл бұрын
13:00 - 13:23 This a sustained note in the trumpet and it must crescendo from niente to a stump! STAGGER breathe or something but DO Not back off!!!
While his new tchaikovsky interpretation with the MSO was really off the mark, due to its aggression and mismatched phrasing, i think ray's style matches well with sibelius here. It creates excitement!
@kevinvanhove5834
2 жыл бұрын
They clapped after the first movement. How sacrilegious of them
@MadAuralSkills
2 жыл бұрын
I’d rather hear that than someone preemptively shouting “Bravo!” before the piece is even over. Heaven forbid people should take a second or two before clapping to take in what they just heard.
@mango6404
2 жыл бұрын
To be fair its not unheard of to clap after the 1st movement of a concerto and people will have a break there anyways to cough for a bit. But in my opinion the worst part of concerts is when they cheer while the music is still playing
@cke900
2 жыл бұрын
Man he deserves it tho
@mrgforces
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChiefHerzensCoach I'm getting used to clap in the end of mvt, but shouting.. 😟
@user-uw5yg9tt2f
2 жыл бұрын
아, 예전연주영상도 최고였는데 이 영상도 그 이상이네요. ㅜ.ㅜ 너무 아름답고 강렬합니다! 말로 표현할수가 없네요.🌸❤🌸
27:44 - (just a reminder for myself to watch this part again).
@tamerlano
Жыл бұрын
Technically brilliant but strangely off for me. The beginning has no atmosphere and he's going full guns from the start. Ferras did it too, but that somehow felt organic. This feels pasted on.
@zeyudai-gq3dt
7 сағат бұрын
someone know which orchestra this is
@radosawjasiewicz2494
2 жыл бұрын
I liked his performance with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra (2015) more
@plumbooks
4 ай бұрын
A stupendous performance. I think in 2015, it was more intimate with a smaller orchestra so his passion and tone were just at a perfect balance with them. That performance was absolultely beautiful and mesmerizing. This performance, however, is with a bigger orchestra with a grander sound that Ray had to match. I like his soul and passion but at times, it seems like he had to dig in or stress harder to avoid being drowned out. Overall, it was a bit too aggressive, laborious, or maybe too much passion? The orchestra could've been dialed down a notch or two. I'd attend both concerts if given a chance though. Ray is simply the best!!!
@ririseo9699
2 жыл бұрын
13:58 23:35
@camlogs9114
2 жыл бұрын
15:58 Clarinet and violin not in sync. Clarinet tempo sounded off - started fast, ended slow.
@dannyboy2267
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, this happens pretty often, even with great orchestras and soloists.
@eltonlee3346
8 ай бұрын
4:35 13:58
@Sie_0
12 күн бұрын
4:31 my best part
@amvalkyrie6496
Жыл бұрын
The conductor at 12:45 hahaha
@Dylonely42
Жыл бұрын
He is funny indeed
@annewick3287
Жыл бұрын
Just put him and maxim vengerov in a room together. Also check out Kerson Leong from Canada his ysaye is insane 😅
@AndySaenz
Жыл бұрын
His body temperature is 98.6 deg F. So yes, he’s hot.
@JohnathanJohaisen
Жыл бұрын
You’re hot
@Brainpower-p1u
8 ай бұрын
16:22 is a big big piece
@elianaaa5428
Жыл бұрын
5:31
@saleemnasser8462
Жыл бұрын
14:4 best
@giemoskito-cebreros5480
Жыл бұрын
I've heard this Sibelius piece a lot. I don't know if it's just me, but there were times when Ray Chen & the orchestra were out of sync. Nevertheless, awesome performance by Mr. Chen! 💕
@JohnathanJohaisen
11 ай бұрын
I think the orchestra wasn’t amazing but I agree, it was a very good performance nonetheless.
@hazelco8622
5 ай бұрын
The most intense and the quick portions are not in sync, probably on purpose? I have heard recordings of others. And then it slows, and matches again.
@EriqKoontz
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps I missed something, but which orchestra is playing?
@JohnathanJohaisen
Жыл бұрын
Is the orchestra not together? (Can’t tell)
@linglingisdisappointed
Жыл бұрын
DSO (Detroit symphony orchestra)
@koreanplayboy
2 жыл бұрын
alpha fux
@dogma308
Жыл бұрын
I am not a musician, but he looks much better than he did when he was younger.
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