Ray is a world class violinist that has played in many concert halls around the world. To be able to listen to him play even a single piece in public for free would be enough to make anyone’s day.

@TheJlee28

4 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@Madz_316

4 ай бұрын

YES!

@frustasistumbleguys4900

4 ай бұрын

yes yes yes

@ijusswanaseing

4 ай бұрын

Sooooooo coooooooooool

@user-ll6se8kv9i

4 ай бұрын

Did not know or ever hear of Ray Chen until now. I was so impressed with his compassion and his performance. “WOW!” I immediately subscribe to his KZread channel to find out more about him and to listen to more of his performances. Unbelievable and yet very humble given his statue. “Bravo!” 👏👏👏

I feel that Ray Chen likes to perform on the street very much recently. I am very happy to see him enjoying the stage so much. He is a role model for us music students.🤩🔥

@JacquiPixie

5 ай бұрын

Agree on the enjoying part, and I think he takes every possible chance to bring classical music to more people 🤌

@Crystal_-_12183

4 ай бұрын

I’ve noticed that too

@ericchoi8632

4 ай бұрын

A gentleman of his caliber wants the world to witness his gift and not just those who can afford it!

@Jeff-re9ex

Ай бұрын

Recently he accompanied Karolina Protensko, a young violinist who performs downtown Santa Monica.

@agapephilerostorge

25 күн бұрын

​@@Jeff-re9ex Karolina and fam are currently vacationing in Italy. She played solo and duet with Vitale. They've been there for a week now.

Because of this video, I looked up who he is and I am now going to see Ray Chen perform in my city in April!!!

@navneetnair

2 ай бұрын

His promo ploy worked!

@kailashparmar5352

2 ай бұрын

April?? Why in April ?? I am remembering something so sad🥲🥲

@soyamdes

2 ай бұрын

I discoverd him here 2 bc o this...am in zurich😅

@karenmyers627

2 ай бұрын

You are SO lucky , enjoy . From South Africa 🇿🇦

@Simca0503

Ай бұрын

@@kailashparmar5352the lie?? 😢

I have been a drummer for over 40 years, most of it very technical work. I absolutely love this movement in The Four Seasons because of how technically demanding it is to keep up on the rhythm. I’ve seen it played it Venice a few times (home of Vivaldi!) in the original string quartet format. This guy played the most exacting rhythmic performance I have heard. Utterly breathtaking!

@dingaia

3 ай бұрын

he probably practices a LOT!

@YaFrogMemes

3 ай бұрын

Most of us isn’t even 40 years old xd

@irinkotinko2354

2 ай бұрын

May be it will be interesting to listen Dmitry Sinkovsky.

@paolacresti6432

18 күн бұрын

@@dingaia my friend is a world class violinist, his practice hours are like those of a regular job 9-5, maybe even more, weekends too. He calls it "studying" they don't play the whole time, part of the time is studying the music sheet and working on arrangements

@swimdog75

6 күн бұрын

So well said!! Absolutely brilliant!

Staged or not, When I saw someone plays music in public then another person joins in. It feels strangely satisfying and gives me more faith in humanity. ❤ So happy you guys made this masterpiece together 🎉

@ShadowMoon878

4 ай бұрын

No way it is staged. Ray Chen is a world famous classical violinist. He is basically the Elton John or Freddy Mercury of the classical violin world. No way he would stage this just for a tiktok or youtube video. It is like meeting Keanu Reeves or Johnny Depp in public and asking him to act for free

@colafontan

4 ай бұрын

On ray Chen's yt channel you can see the reason why he is at Paris. It's in the last part of his vidéo : ''professionnal violonist calls out classical music Tiktoks"

@ScratchySlide

4 ай бұрын

Always great to see pro's doing their thing for free!!

@khanht5

4 ай бұрын

​​@@ShadowMoon878 100% staged. Ray Chen explained how it was "planned"

@paulkroon4931

4 ай бұрын

​@@khanht5Staged or not. It is fun to watch.

Wow!!! You got to play with Ray Chen, he is one of the most incredible violinists to ever grace this planet, you did so well to keep up with him!

@EvanKaplanPianist

5 ай бұрын

Lol

@adelguy67

5 ай бұрын

@@EvanKaplanPianist Wow! You are extremely talented as well!

@EvanKaplanPianist

5 ай бұрын

@@adelguy67 thank you so much

@plainrocky4209

5 ай бұрын

WHAT?! ALL BECAUSE HE SAID LOL?! THATS SO STUPID! HE DOESNT EVEM DESERVE IT!

@adelguy67

5 ай бұрын

@@plainrocky4209 I went to EvanKaplanPianist's channel and the guy plays the piano so well, hence he is extremely talented! I wish I could play that good

I knew our violinist was no joke when I saw the fury-like focus in his eyes at the start. When he started with no sheet music and sounded professional. Now that I think of it props to them both for their showmanship being able to perform together on the spot. I almost cried. This was beautiful. If I had a tail it would have been wagging like a dog I had so much joy watching these two play together. Bravo.

This exact video got me to start playing the Violon. I was so touched and inspired the day I heard this duo and I got to know who's Ray Chen and the world of Violon and just 2 month after this video I started playin. Now I've finished suzuki 1 in a month at the age of 19 and my teacher can't believe how much I loved playin even tho I never had a big interest in Violon before. Thanks for this video. I'll be hear each time I make a better progress to remember where I started and the reason I started as well.

@MrMobiIeGaming

16 күн бұрын

I don’t want to be that guy but I am going to be that guy: it’s a violin, not a violon

@gruntergrilla9333

15 күн бұрын

Try not to be too violent towards im.

@jeanettedo375

11 күн бұрын

I want to start playing too but unfortunately I was too old 😢

@mienwoo9586

10 күн бұрын

@@gruntergrilla9333VIOLENt😂

I am jealous of the shoppers who get to enjoy the live performance for free!! What a masterpiece!

@whspore9534

3 ай бұрын

Must thank for the download so non-shoppers can enjoy too!

@djulianofficial

3 ай бұрын

Next time we should be in that shopping mall as well 😅

@Avighna

2 ай бұрын

SAME LIKE LITERALLY WTF

@Hypnotized-doc1

Ай бұрын

I wanted to comment that………

@user-cr6rb6xv4t

Ай бұрын

i do.

Ray Chen is a professional violinist AND you are a FABULOUS PIANIST!! People come up to you and ask if they can play THEIR favorite piece with you and I have never seen you refuse!!! You have an ENCYCLOPEDIC MEMORY FIR CLASSICAL MUSIC!! ❤God Bless you Both ❤️✝️🙏😇 USA

@bergecuje

4 ай бұрын

Lo dicho! 🙏

@GreekkAlex

4 ай бұрын

Pianist is incredible!!! Violinist too!!!

@olikoiakobashvili3157

4 ай бұрын

Bravissimo to both of you 😮❤❤❤

@lindaablanque4211

4 ай бұрын

I am impressed!

@323chukaman

4 ай бұрын

both are professional

Can't get enough of this. I've watched and listened this so may times and I till keep coming back... Ray Chen plays with such joy ❤

@bettyloveshugs

3 ай бұрын

Me too! I've been watching it for like 8 hours straight already, just kept replaying ❤ love it

Всегда восхищают такие увлечённые, талантливые люди! Браво! А музыка бесценна. Такая музыка.

Love it when talented people randomly meet each other in public & start playing music as if the final boss battle began.

@Skeladan

5 ай бұрын

Yes!

@burburchacha

5 ай бұрын

this is not random lol

@pamelas1002

5 ай бұрын

​@@burburchachaagreed

@user-cv9dl9vb2z

5 ай бұрын

Случайно? Вряд ли

@joyceyang6976

5 ай бұрын

It can’t be random 😁

It's incredible how good his violin playing sounds even through the smartphone mic. It sounds so polished and professional.

@catelerasofficial

5 ай бұрын

Ofc, Ray is a professional violinist 🧐🍷❤

@jacc88888

5 ай бұрын

@@catelerasofficialSo am I but I can’t play the last movement of Vivaldi’s Summer like that! 😆

@Weeping-Angel

5 ай бұрын

⁠@@jacc88888but the difference is that he a world renowned classical violin soloist, and you’re not 😂

@daivebiz7152

5 ай бұрын

​@@jacc88888you need to win menuhin violin competition and queen elizabeth competition in order for you to play like him 😁😁😁 -ps 40hrs a day practice is a must.

@jacc88888

5 ай бұрын

@@Weeping-Angel That was the point of my reply! Being a professional doesn’t mean you can play to this level or even close to it for most of us.

After watching this I begin to reflect on the tremendous work Ray Chen must have put into getting so good at this. It makes it all the more gratifying that he seems to love doing it.

You never know who you will share a moment with in your life journeys, and I am so glad they met each other. This was fantastic. Not only the music, but the passion and drive in Ray Chen's face said it all. I love his personality shining through his violin playing. He took control, set the pace, and brought out the best in both of them. I love these impromptu moments the best. Such a treasured jem. He must be so much fun to be around with his vibrant smile lighting up the world.

"he must be professional" Biggest understatement ever 😂 Ray is a LEGEND 🤩✨🙌

And for you to be able to match your playing and energy with THE Ray Chen shows how incredible of a pianist you are!!

Вы создали чудесный дуэт! Это потрясающее исполнение великолепной музыки!!! Благодарю за предоставленную возможность насладиться вашим творчеством! ❤

OMG Ray Chen!!! Seriously, I am very jealous of these people who were able to see him so close and hear his virtuosity, but at the same time I am extremely happy for them. Enjoy!!!

I love the way Ray was like "I play quite fast" and just started playing without batting his eyelids... I've literally watched this video so many times....❤

@user-ll6se8kv9i

4 ай бұрын

“That was a understatements!” 🤣🤣🤣 “Merry Christmas!” 🌟🎄🙏

What makes ray good is how much he enjoy playing- even tho he probably has played this song for thousands times or more but he’s still happy and enjoying it every time he performs! 🎉

@stacia6678

5 ай бұрын

That's the hardest part as a musician: you practice the same piece for hours and hours, and eventually get bored of it and lose that magic touch. Ray Chen is out of this world.

@wednes3day

5 ай бұрын

Pretty sure most professionals have performed the core repertoire into the triple digits. Shout outs to them too

Ray Chen is magical and you did an awesome job keeping up with him on Piano - I could listen to this a million times 🙏💕Music is everything x

Ray conducted him very well with head movements. I love the insane faces!! 😂😂😂😂🎉 Also Vivaldi huge favorite, 4 seasons is an evergreen favourite for me 😊

Chen always looks like he’s having fun, which is why I enjoy watching him play. Watching someone getting joy from their life is deeply satisfying.

The FACT that Ray just Played in the middle of the public that like it was so easy. He made it look so easy. Ray is one of the GOATS in the violinist world like DANG No wonder he is a Professional Violinist. Also in his recent videos he ranked this piece as easy to play on violin. I like how when Musicians🎵🎶🎼 play something that is so easy for them they put their own interpretation to it. This is what Ray does best. He puts all his passion into his playing.

@seth3002

5 ай бұрын

It’s great that he seems genuinely happy that someone is playing a piece that he likes, plays with them, and gives them a heads up on the speed.

@joythanapat1378

Ай бұрын

Yep. His eyes and his power are the best showing. He is fun and happy.

So many times I keep watching this. I greatly appreciate both brilliant musicians. Lucky for those present on the venue.

Rays love and pure enjoyment of playing always shines bright. I hope to see him perform live one day.

You can see that the people sense this is something special and that Ray's playing is extraordinary. Even people who don't know much about classical music feel that this is a very good violinist. What an energy and joy!

It seems like Ray chen and Emil would be my favorite duo this time. I can see that Ray plays his violin with passion. I can feel it so clearly and Emilio's understanding of music is so vivid. The ability to have a general chemistry between musicians is important and both of them nailed it. That was crazy

@thucduyen9592

Ай бұрын

Emil is trained in classical piano if I am not mistaken as I’ve watched a few videos of his plating in classical concerts.

何度見ても、レイのストリートドライブは最高です！

Even kids were fascinated and loved it. We need to expose them to the greatest conductors & music ever written. It can change the way they think for the better. I love Vivaldi!! That was amazing!!

An honor and most privileged to see Ray Chen in public playing just for fun. His violin is so strong, loud, and so vibrant.Knowing that what is just recorded is just raw and so naturally coming from the piano and violin. Kudos for you sir Ray and Emilio.

I met Ray Chen irl. He was so down to earth, super friendly and easy-going. I absolutely love this guy. When I met other famous personalities irl, not everyone had a same vibe as on camera. Ray was different. I became a genuine fan of him after that ocassion! 🔥

Love Ray....so gifted...so humble, amiable, real. ❤❤

Wow, enjoy this summer! I can’t remember how many times I listened to it. It was the first time I listened to classical music so relaxedly and felt that the music was so close to me. Thank you😀

살면서 이런 좋은 공연을 무료로 듣는 기회는 잘없어요 거기서 연주를 듣는 분들은 훌륭한 두명의 연주자덕분에 잊지 못할 추억을 얻는 기회를 가진겁니다 부럽네요

I absolutely love his smile throughout his playing, that makes it so enjoyable to watch and listen to. He is clearly having so much fun!!

@user-hu7tp3jc9z

4 ай бұрын

Я увидел здесь больше азарта чем просто улыбку и это очень захватывающе😼

You both have me standing up in my living room applauding and in tears. Bravo! This is such an exquisite gift to us that come across this video in passing thus enabling access to all. Grateful.🙏🏿

I love that Ray actually flew to Paris to actually do that and the two of you together were extraordinary! Truly amazing. Getting a lot of replays.

Wow! Beyond the sheer genius talent of these two, i am blown away by the JOY on their faces. What an absolutely delightful performance! 💕

@henrykasiregar2937

2 ай бұрын

Gotttttt what n absolutely deligeful performance. Bravo❤

Brilliant my goodness what a treat for everyone!!! Thanks for sharing!! That was an excellent performance by both of you. Well done!! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

I love how much fun they're both having. It makes it a total joy to not only listen to but watch as well 🥰🥰

The first time I saw his video, I like him and follow him right away! Bravo to both of you! God has blessed you with the Talents! To God be the glory!

Great version of Vivaldi's masterpiece. You sounded perfect together.

@olgacantisanbohorquez4849

4 ай бұрын

Que pieza es

@wiadp1

4 ай бұрын

@@olgacantisanbohorquez4849 Antonio Vivaldi - Storm

@Sia_fan4ever

4 ай бұрын

​@@olgacantisanbohorquez4849 Se llama summer

@lucianaromulus1408

4 ай бұрын

Vivaldi - Summer ​@@olgacantisanbohorquez4849

@coldhell1

4 ай бұрын

Whats the name of this i searched vivaldi but its different results

Oh my goodness… to find out you accompanied a well known violinist is one thing however it’s on another level to be able to play so well together… you are fantastic and I enjoy your videos ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

@kevinvanhove5834

5 ай бұрын

It's staged

@charleschin6497

5 ай бұрын

​@@kevinvanhove5834but is superb

@timotheetim5644

5 ай бұрын

@@kevinvanhove5834 without any doubts... but it doesn't changes the fact that he accompanied a well known violonist ! 😉

@filipstruhar

5 ай бұрын

​@@kevinvanhove5834probably , but I doubt they rehearsed it before

@ShadowMoon878

4 ай бұрын

​@@kevinvanhove5834 Why would Ray Chen staged this or appear in a random person's youtube video? He is a world famous classical violinist. It is like meeting Johnny Depp or George Clooney in public and asking him to appear in your tiktok. No way they would agree

I have watched this video many times and it never gets old. I don’t even play any instruments and can see that this is a master level at play. Crazy! thank you for uploading it.

This was a difficult piece and I loved his playing. You both made it fun and beautiful. Thankyou !

This post is a gem for me! Imagine watching Ray Chen in an impromptu performance of the “Storm” from Vivaldi’s Summer (Four Seasons)! Ray Chen is one of the finest classical violinists today. I can’t have enough of listening to his Bruch and Wieniawski performances.

Ray Chen is a world-class violinist.... I hope the crowd know that they are super lucky at that moment!!🎉🎉🎉

Absolutely brilliant.I love to see amazingly talented people play.It's obvious how much they enjoy themselves.Eveybody should be helped and encouraged to fulfil their potential like this.

This combination seems even better than that performed in the concert hall. There's so much passion from both the pianist and the violinist, and it's so exciting to watch!

That crowd was so lucky to hear Ray Chen live!!!

This is MAGIC! Ray Chen is fantastic... and to see the joy between you two, and the joy you gave the people... Thank you ❤

@djulianofficial

3 ай бұрын

Yes totally agree with you. They gave away a free concert together

Wonderful, Ray is great. Thank you for spreading classical music to the public ❤

Ray Chen is incredible, however I want to compliment you as a great pianist, who was able to adjust and keep the rhythm and tempo so well. Playing music together is the best joy in the world, which makes other people happy too. I dedicated my childhood and young years to piano and choir, don’t do it for a while but your videos make me happily cry. God bless you , my respect and admiration ❤❤❤

Seeing how happy Ray is while he's playing and how much fun you were having together warms my heart 🥰 You both were awesome!! 👏👏

Absolutely amazing! And so glad to be introduced to Ray Chen and his violin playing. Remarkable! ❤

This was pure magic! I was pointed to this video by the short you made for it. I just had to see the full version and it was absolutely stunning! I've watched this video 3x already and I'll watch it at least another 3x after writing this comment. Wow, just wow! 🙏🏼😎

I'm so glad and happy to see this enchanting, unbelievable , amazing spontaneous duet! ❤❤❤

Well I just cried at the end that was fucking AMAZING. Ray Chen in an international treasure. So glad you posted the whole video, and absolutely crushed it.

Ray Chen is AMAAZING. I could definitely feel your nervousness after tou heard him but you could hear it melt away in the music. But yeah. I'm so excited you got to play with Ray! I love that for you

Wow. I had almost as much fun watching and listening as they had performing that! Many thanks! ❤

No word is proper to say ! You guys r marvelous together ! You make the classical music so much fun to listen to ! Hopefully, more &’more people will enjoy the classicals because of you !

Уаууу!!! Блестящая техника обоих музыкантов!!!!! Браво!❤

💐🌿 The Most Beautiful Four Seasons Ever ~ Bravo 🎉 for both of you guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I am glad you kept this a complete performance. You were both amazing. Thanks.

Holy cow he’s faster than a speeding train. And your performance on the piano is very impressive. Thanks for this

@guillermoriveranunez5974

4 ай бұрын

you better watch his concertos (is a world-class reknowned violonist by the way)

Scripted or not, theres nothing better than 2 talented musicians coming together and playing a beautiful masterpiece 😁

@ShadowMoon878

4 ай бұрын

Definitely not scripted. Why would a world famous violin does this for free? It's like meeting Keanu Reeves in public and asking him to appear in your tiktok video.

@MLIOU-xq7he

4 ай бұрын

I am not sure a violinist would randomly carry his Stadivari walking aound the market.

@samuelungar6528

4 ай бұрын

​@@ShadowMoon878crazy thing, but professional musicians do occasionally enjoy playing music

@robertdiaz9649

4 ай бұрын

Si hay alguien que se tan amable de decirme cual es el nombre de la pieza por favor

Watched the video 5 times straight! What a great piece by both performers. Always amazed by Ray Chen ❤❤

It gave me chillsssss! Amazing, perfect, both of you!!! Would hear you guys everyday!!!! God bless both of you 💗🌎💗

Outstanding pairing and incredible enjoyment of music ability! Wow! What a joy to see!!!!❤❤❤❤

An absolute joy both audio and visual! Very kind of Emil and Ray, two brilliant musicians, to share their talents, and love of music with people who might otherwise not have much exposure to world class musicians. It’s heartwarming to see two people so enjoying themselves As they play. Thank you ❣️

Ray가 바이올린을 즐기는 모습이 너무 매력적이다.. 진짜 너무 멋지고 마음이 울린다....... ❤

I have an even greater love for violin music, just listening to Ray Chen play . He really loves what he is doing, giving the world a piece of Heaven's classical (and sometimes popular) music for those of us who will never get to the concert halls, to see and listen to the greats play pieces that are so heart-stopping. Keep it up, Ray Chen!!!❤😊🎉😅❤

You're both amazing musicians. CONGRATS!

I really love this piece. Thanks for the duet!

I love how much Ray Chen loves violin. He's not just the BEST he just absolutely loves playing.

Wow!!!! To have Ray Chen in the same part of the world come and ask if he could perform a song with you ~ a once in a lifetime moment!! That was incredible!!

Ray Chen is such a legend. His technique is off the charts

Amazing! Absolutely breathtaking! So much passion. Keep going! Thanks for sharing us ❤

Um momento de êxtase divino! Lindo demais! Os dois musicistas são extraordinários!!! Emocionante!!! ❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 VIVALDI É ÚNICO E PERFEITO!

I got goosebumps listening. So powerfull, beautiful. His transitions were so smoth, so in tune. You both were really enjoying each other. You make me wanna play again!!

Love Vivaldi, the four seasons are just on a different level.

So amazing❤❤❤❤. I enjoyed a lot watching you guys!

Magnificent! Bravo! What else is there to say! Both of you were brilliant! 🙌🏾

Both are just incredible. Their fingers have mighty touch and fly through the instruments. ❤❤❤❤

Not only did you get to play with one of the top Classical violinist in the world but that was a real Stradivarius violin. That was the 1714 Strad known as "The Dolphin" is thought to be of three best of the Strad violins.

Love the dialogue between the two instruments…..the music is so captivating….

This was FOOD FOR MY SOUL! No wonder all these people left everything and were drawn to this amazing performance!!! ❤

Ray Chen is indeed a violinist beyond par. When he plays, his music transcends to the heart and soul of the listener. He is such an amazing musician.

I am so thankful that this was caught and filmed. It’s a RARE moment in a lifetime that such talent and the moment come together in perfect timing ♥️♥️♥️. Thank you to both young masters.

@SnowboardJedi

5 ай бұрын

It was planned but still awesome 👍

@joycearmstrong8628

5 ай бұрын

Who cares. Young and old audience were mesmerised. Classical music is good for the soul.@@SnowboardJedi

@kevinvanhove5834

5 ай бұрын

It's planned but still great

@user-fg5xs9lh7s

5 ай бұрын

I mean tbh the deceptive nature of the video makes it pretty impossible to enjoy for me I thought lying was supposed to be a bad thing but I guess nobody cares anymore It's not even necessary, too, simply saying "I played with ray Chen in public" is amazing enough do you REALLY have to lie on top of that? It's kind of ridiculous honestly. Maybe he's just a compulsive liar.

@Nira39

5 ай бұрын

@@SnowboardJediHow do you know this?

Wonderful! The 2 of you remind me of when my son would get challenged to a dance battle! He was just barely a teenager, but I recognized the love if a challenge bringing out your best. He always won, just as you both did ❤

Life is full of surprises. It was great fun to have this sequence in my FB/YT feed - I don't know how many times I've listened to you two and I and probably many with me will be very happy if you get a chance to record more episodes like this. Ray has long been a favorite of mine; wonderful musician and an incredible joy to play, Always with a smile. I have also seen other features where he is so kind and friendly to the children he meets. On occasions like this, the true and spontaneous joy of playing comes to the fore. No wonder Ray is so popular. This is different from tedious violin concertos and tiresome violin sonatas. Now, by the way, I've got another favorite, this time a pianist! Guess Who? 😀. If anyone wants to listen to Ray, my tip is to listen to his performance of one of my favorites; Wieniawski's violin concerto. The end of the concert is fantastic! The elderly lady in the audience must have had a shock… Here it is... kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKhhs9mrgpC2mto.html

Thank you so much for sharing this. IT WAS AN AMAZING performance! I kept giving big applausing in front of the screen. Well done gentlemen!

My God, friends!! This is SO good, two great great musicians, a wonderful pianist and an awesome charismatic violinist…. I WANT MORE OF YOUR WORK EMIL REINER.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@Lady_A.R.Browne

5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Me, too!!! Their collab work was riveting and stunning. My mouth dropped to the ground. 😂😂😂 ❤❤❤

The Piano guy needs recognition too. Brilliant!

Two masters of their instruments! That was incredible..😮

피아노, 바이올린 둘 다 미쳣다.... 멋있다는 말이 모자라다...

when you say he must be profesional. well he's a masterclass already.... one of the best violinist existed in this era