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@coltonclark1901

4 ай бұрын

Yo my orchestra is going on tour in April and is gonna be at your concert in Seattle I'm super exited!

@agatafurczyk9149

4 ай бұрын

@prabhakaransingh6679

4 ай бұрын

Man I would really love if u do a reaction video to roman Kim's violin pieces

@neontetra5766

4 ай бұрын

Hey Ray, could you please make a video of your favorite violin pieces, top 20? curious to know your favorites!

@marikothecheetah9342

4 ай бұрын

Go easy on the bow! They want to live, I mean play, too! :D Great video, as usual.

Accidentally uploaded a potato quality draft version yesterday 💀 HENCE WHY SOME OF YOU EARLY BIRDS HAVE ALREADY SEEN IT

@ameliakowalska2440

4 ай бұрын

Thank you again😉for such a wonderful performance 👏👏👏👏

@iosif.stanescu

4 ай бұрын

Yep

@iosif.stanescu

4 ай бұрын

No problem.❤❤

@ducks5377

4 ай бұрын

hehehe 🤭

@Wandyissocute

4 ай бұрын

I was like ehh Ray don’t usually just post it anyway It’s Ray who care lol

Ray is not himself without breaking a hair bow in the first few seconds of playing lol. Marvelous playing from both musicians! :)

@elliotarundella7581

4 ай бұрын

HAHA yes! I hate it when people say you're playing too aggressively if your hair breaks, it's just different for every player, and Ray is a beautiful player!

I love how the transitions between each piece is so smooth and almost seamless

@damonbaartz255

4 ай бұрын

15 to 16 was hilarious 😂

I’m a a cellist, but I knew most of these because of TwoSet! Also, hell yes Ray breaking a hair immediately 😂

@qe1025

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I wanted to write the same.

Can proudly say after going to twoset uni, I recognized 15 pieces/movements! Thanks so much for this fun "arrangement" of all these pieces together!

2:22 Thank God, I was waiting for that the whole video 😅

@carolhayes7750

4 ай бұрын

me too! that loose bow hair was driving me crazy!😂 (although I was actually hoping it was going to be the Sibelius. but that was the very next one!)

@Msmcarlos

4 ай бұрын

Same here… ocd kicked in i guess😂😂😂

@MachaLatte123

4 ай бұрын

I find the Sibelius intro way too dramatic and too fragmented / choppy. I prefer the violin solo start as a sustained whisper and steadily build up the intensity.

@Sillyfishy7

4 ай бұрын

@@MachaLatte123he meant the part ray removed the snapped bow hair lol

I really enjoy every album of yours on YT music, as well as this wonderful performance.

@RayChenViolinist

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I will treat myself to ice cream tomorrow🍦

Ray has mastered the violin...and the facial expressions to perfection.😅

Your music connects with people, and I think that's what makes you different from just another good violinist. Thank you for sharing the beauty of music

@yishihara55527

4 ай бұрын

Yes...like Coca Cola.

@pacenal_18

4 ай бұрын

@@yishihara55527 exactly

Thanks for sharing this, Ray! I am always amazed by how colorful your sound is. In one piece, it was very soft and sweet, then in another, it quickly switched to full of sorrow and agony. Big shout out to Julio too, I appreciate you two working together to make this video for us!

Did anyone notice a bird fly over when he played Spring by Beethoven? How fitting!

Ray, you're amazing whether you're playing a concert, playing with someone in a restaurant or airport, or playing for a cartoon. It's fun to watch you so effortlessly knock out these incredible pieces.

y’all why didn’t I know tonic was FREE till now like 😭 just installed it and I already feel inspired to learn a piece or two I’ve heard people play. though reviews say it’s buggy it’s been working fine for me till now but I LOVE the concept and the fact that it’s made by a genuine musician to millions of others. Much love!! ❤️

I just love watching you play because your facial expressions always reflect the emotions you feel in each piece. There is no doubt that you love what you do……..And your playing isn’t to shabby either. 😊 Bravo!

@RayChen-op8zb

16 күн бұрын

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Beautiful! And what a delight to hear you play these!

Pagannini, Vivaldi and Beethoven for me. All were fabulous. I love your passion and the emotion you bring to your playing.

Dude, you and Julio rock!!! I still remember sitting front row at a recital you gave at Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego in 2015. Best classical concert ever!!

There are so many years of blood, sweat and tears in the making of a video like this! All the practice to get to this level! Wow! A big shout out to all fantastic musicians out there!

I love your creativity. You inspire the young generation to have fun with classical music.🥰The transitions between songs are amazing, I've never seen a compilation like this before. I went to two of your concerts in Germany and Cologne. We are waiting for you in Poland!❤❤

Every interpretation was beautifully played 👏👏

Thank you for playing so beautifully. I am not a musical person but I was emotional along with you and the pianist.

Love the way Ray's demeanour changes as he gets into the emotion of each piece. No wonder it was exhausting. Fantastic performance.

Absolutely breathtaking. Amazing job musicians!

It's unbelievable to me how Ray changes at such a speed. The transitions are incredibly well done. An absolute pleasure with Julio 🎶🎻❤️🎹🎶

Wish there’s full versions of each piece!! Didn’t want him to stop and switch! Love the passionate playing. Thank you!

The Bach partita Prelude is one of my favorite pieces and discovering the Preludio - Ysaye for the first time was incredible! Loved it, thanks for doing this!

Absolutely breathtaking! More power, Ray!

That's okay Ray. It is always amazing and very entertaining to watch you play so beautifully!!! Your music is full of emotions.

@lucienazario2786

4 ай бұрын

Congratulations Ray and of course Julio Elizalde who has played with you all these years.... even during your early years as a solo concert violinist. Hats off to the two of you. Keep going!!!

The transition is sooo smooth the connection is perfect

In a master artist’s hands, like your’s, Ray, I love that the violin can be both brightly evocative and hauntingly retrospective at the same time. The emotional depths of each expression are like the great storytellers of history. I can feel my heart beat slow or the sublime rush of anticipation with each movement of the bow. ❤

Master Class of the all-time classics. Keep up the great work bringing class , talent and style to this wonderful art.

Music on string instruments FASCINATES me, but the Violin is MY FAVORITE. The way you interpret each melody makes my life more happy. My patients really like it, they relax and feel HAPPY. Thank you for every video you share here Infinite Blessings 🙏

Wonderful compilations and how beautifully Ray had played each pieces. It felt like a story had been told by different composer.

So smooth for each transaction ❤ and Ray always so passionate for his music

Your facial expressions and the way fou feel what you're playing is what makes the music even more palpable ❤

That was a great selection of violin compositions. Well performed too. Thanks.

TY RAY for this awesome montage of greats; truly one of my favs and unfortunate to have missed you in Toronto the other week. TY BRETT AND EDDIE for luring me into this world and within months being able to recognize and appreciate pieces like this when they come across.

This is awesome, Ray! I love this video because I recognized a lot of these pieces and it’s inspiring to see the repertoire up ahead. Right now I am working on the Bruch Finale, and it is very fun and exciting to play.

Love ur video! Always playing with such bright smile really inspiring 🎉

You are so gifted Sir. My deepest admiration to you. It is incredible how you master so much complicated and difficult to perform musical masterpieces.

Absolutely amazing! I'd love to hear each of these in full. I'm hoping one day I'll get to see you live in concert, if you come to London again!

Oh Ray, I love the passion and intensity that exude from your face when you play. Just amazing. I hope I can hear you playing live in a concert hall one day.

3:54 MY JOY WHEN I HEARD THIS!!! Love this intro so so so much!!

Dang, the transitions are smooth af!!😊❤

This is so wholesome, god bless you Ray 🤍

Love this player, brilliant, with a sense of fun.

Many thx Ray the timbre of your violin was exquisite!

Absolutely brilliant 🔥🔥🔥 Thank you 🙏

I can see that a lot of work went into this. This is very creative! Bravo! You created "Introduction Junction!"

so beautifully played ❤️

AHHHH so many of my favourite pieces here!!!

Best violin video ever. I love all perfect pieces connect together

This is so amazing Sir. U really have a mastery of the violin

Those transitions are very satisfying

Superb! You are a joy to listen to.

This is so exciting and fun to watch, thank you! I don't play the violin but still really enjoyed this! 👏🏻👏🏻

loved this!!

Upload more of your playing please! this is awesome

Amazing, I’ll attempt these pieces 🙏

Omg, just got tix to your June 7 th Violin recital in HK. Can’t wait to listen to you playing the Dance of the goblins. Am bringing my two boys along, as they are deeply inspired by you! Thanks for uploading interesting KZread videos. You are making an impact!

This is brilliant!!

Super talented I loved it Thankyou

@RayChen-op8zb

16 күн бұрын

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It's too much Ray! You're killing me! 😆 I watched it a few times. Hope it's on your FB so I can put it into my feed ❤

An amazing collection of violin pieces played by one of the most amazing violinists of our time. ❤❤❤ I know all except No.3 on this list.

That was great fun Ray.

Love every piece.

beautiful !

honestly feeling very proud that ive learnt a good couple of these during my violin-learning days... as i'm studying abroad i havent been able to practice in a very long time but i really dont think i'll ever forget lol. it'll stay with me

Recognised them all. Played do beautifully that I wept ❤

This was amazing ❤

心揺さぶられるえんそうにうたれました🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@RayChen-op8zb

16 күн бұрын

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Your Csardas Ray is absolutely amazing! Sounds like a French Cafe experience. Love it!

You guys Made my day¡ Thanks

Wooooo love Julio ❤❤❤

Thank you for reminding me I should listen more often the entire concerts or pieces of this great music...

Amazing!

Bravo, I'm familiar with all of those, but the Paganini part is just from another world....Thank you!!!! I keep myself motivated just doing violin test!!! I have around 30 and keep growing....I do appreciate taking your time to do this videos...LV

Fun - and very smooth editing. Nicely put together.

@MrNoobGamerX

4 ай бұрын

It's not edited tho. It's all one take

@matthewcheever5719

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking of mental editing before performing: matching keys and styles so that it flowed - not editing the result.

Always a pleasure to watch you play ! I hope my sons can play like you one day , I put them on tonic :D Paganini Caprice is their target in 10 years

On ya Ray. That's a lot of fun. I'm familiar with all of those intros and have even played some. The Spring sonata is a favourite.

Ray is really amazing! 🎉🎉🎉

Amazing !! ❤❤❤

Wonderful 🎉🎉🎉

항상 웃는 미소~~그냥 빠진다~언젠가 꼭 만나보고싶어요~~

Wow the sweat!! Great playing, both of you!

These are really wonderful! I have an edition (printed) of the Caprices that includes these at the end! Thanks for posting. Kind regards

I only recognized 3!! Guess I'll keep listening...Ray is amazing ❤️

I’m so proud of myself! Because of TSV, I recognized most of the pieces (!), versus only one (vivaldi ofc 🤣). I really wanted you to play more! Gorgeous playing, as always 💕💕

Massively fun and enjoyable, Ray. You can do this some more if you like.

Love this video! U guys are amazing! Pls make a part 2.. part 3…. ! ✨ Thanks Ray and Julio!❤🎻

@danielrodak4383

4 ай бұрын

How about 20 best cadenzas?

Yeah ~~You did it🎉

Best compilation evere

Wonderful... encore 👏👏👏

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

That was ridiculously good.

Mischievous wonderfully performed ❤

Brilliant!

This video was just Ray riding a emotional rollor coaster:) Wonderful job to both musicians! I recognize all but no.18.

Wonderful!