aspiring violinist attempts to play Vivaldi Summer [MUST WATCH]

[@RayChenViolinist]

Do you think this young violinist will have a career? Maybe he will if he practices more on Tonic: tonicmusic.app/join-in 🎵

[@agatafurczyk9149]

Yes, continuously aspiring! 😆 👏

[@shonen84]

LingLing approves 40 hours a day on Tonic!

[@TheRedStateBlue]

it isn't his ability to play the violin that will make him a star. its the hair. definitely the hair.

[@creepinonthebabes]

maybe if you keep practicing you will be as good as Karolina one day.

[@Cookiesinwinter3110]

Certainty not, this student is clearly not a human you can clearly see him move like a robot 😂

[@Glee73]

this aspiring violinist should maybe try and collaborate with twoset violin. the exposure might help his career.

[@pe.bo.5038]

👍Exactly!

[@earlrobelo7067]

might help two set violin's career, ray chen is pretty well established already

[@brandy2542]

@@earlrobelo7067I think it’s a joke 😂😂

[@Bekindtopeople]

Haha😂

[@earlrobelo7067]

@@brandy2542 oops yeah mightve missed that, completely went over my head hahahahaha

[@johnlinley2702]

Niccolò Paganini was famous for his impassioned music. His interpritaion was not always note perfect, but was so beautiful that his performance became definative for a generation. Crowds went wild at his concerts. Young women passed out and fell from second story windows as his carriage drove by. Lets give Mr Ray Chen the credit he deserves. His music is bright, fun and very engaging. Having heard The Four Seasons for two thirds of a century, this stands out. Don't miss his performances.

[@DecaS3]

Paganini did not make this piece 💀 It's Antonia Vivaldi

[@johnlinley2702]

I didn't say Paganini wrote The Four Seasons. I said he was famous for his interpretations. He was known as a violinist before his compositions were performed. To fill in the last question, he died broke.

[@gugs618]

probably the best student recording ive heard! keep up the good work and you'll make it someday!!!!

[@Baqoo582]

I just dropped the sickest video on KZbin 🔥🔥

[@mynameisnotlight]

He’s a world-class soloist if you didn’t know😂😅

[@bach7830]

@@mynameisnotlightthe whole video is a joke bro

[@mynameisnotlight]

@@bach7830 Wow really!? Didn’t know that!!!

[@nancyjfs]

Ha-Ha!!!

[@ttesc9253]

idk what it is but something about this guy's attack reminds me of the 2009 queen elizabeth competition winner

[@Baqoo582]

I just dropped the sickest video on KZbin 🔥🔥

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

the guy is from today but timetravelled into 2009 back then ;)

[@2LUV3VIOLin28]

I reminds me too. I'm wondering if they are the same person:)

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

noooo waaaaayyyyy ;) @@2LUV3VIOLin28

[@scott-robertshenkman4130]

Same person

[@Wilhelmus1959]

Great Ray. I am 64 and thanx to you i started playing the violin too. I'm 3 months in now. Long way to go. Thnx for the inspiration. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

wow - this is great ! yes it is never too late to enjoy something ! all the best for you - enjoy playing and practicing !

[@theoneandonlymagnum]

Zo leuk! Veel succes met je muzikale reis! 😊

[@krishiyer3990]

Wow. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Do post your progress on KZbin. All the best.

[@tubetonka]

I started on doublebass at 53 just to mess around with my kids (one violin, one cello) and now 9 years later I play in 3 amateur orchestras, our church band, and a pick up band. Oh yeah, and I still play with my kids, when they are home from college. So it’s never too late to start!

[@jaek6706]

the aspiring violinist shows a lot of potential 👏👏 he plays with such passion

[@owenmcneill7746]

He’s a world class soloist, the video is a joke 😂

[@dae2084]

yes lol 😅 hope he keeps playing, let's keep an eye on him

[@84rinne_moo]

@@owenmcneill7746 I keep seeing you comment, everyone is in on the joke man lol 😅😅

[@Hockeytutorials]

I can’t tell if you guys are hating on him or supporting him, oh and his name is Ray Chen

[@pace_18]

This guy has some potential! What a delightful recording. He could become a soloist someday

[@owenmcneill7746]

He already is one of the best in the world. The whole video is a little joke 😂

[@dae2084]

​@owenmcneill7746 yes most people who found this on his channel are in on the joke 😅

[@pace_18]

@@owenmcneill7746 fr?

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

@@owenmcneill7746 don't spoil the joke here ! 99% of people know !

[@hisky.]

​@@owenmcneill7746 you're not the brightest lol

[@davidbenedict5617]

This is the cousin we asians fear during family meet-ups

[@RayChenViolinist]

Never show Ray Chen to your Asian parents or you’ll never find peace

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

​@@RayChenViolinist i love when people can be funny about themselves/their group of people. my father was handicaped from 40 yrs on and the best jokes about handicaped people came from his sports group of all kinds of handicaped people. humous helps to cope with a few hardships in our lifes!

[@AnhNguyen-yh8ix]

⁠​⁠@@RayChenViolinistyou should say this earlier. Now, even my Asian grandparents know who is Ray Chen. I can’t find peace anymore

[@operamom3303]

Lmaooooo

[@BlackSeranna]

Imagine the poor girl who dated this guy but then broke up and the comments she would hear from her parents the rest of her life.

[@sabrinai]

Damn Ray's playing's just sooo strong and powerful!! How can one violin be so loud and resonant? Incredible!

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

it is the teaming up of a strad and an "aspiring soloist" ;)

[@sebastianmoradi4311]

As a violinists of over 32 years, this is absolutely magnificent. Great job to each and every one of you.

[@tracys169]

I've never experienced such expressive violinist, my goodness. I've got chills.

[@hlcepeda]

It's what happens when a great artist shares themselves with their audience. Many years ago, I watched a documentary covering a piano competition; many young and very talented artists looking to make it big. A few of the pianists were filmed during a break, discussing amongst themselves how they should present their respective performances; _strict technical correctness_ versus _emotion and passion driving their playing (believe it or not),_ which clearly implied that one could only play "properly" if they did not let emotion get in the way... and vice versa. Their discussion made me a little sad... and a little angry: I'm not a musician, but I had always thought that to be a worthy soloist, ensemble player, or even a principal player in an orchestra, one had to attain virtuosity, and that virtuosity could not exist without impressive technical skills _and_ a passion -- almost necessarily unrestrained -- for what one is playing... with passion (in my view) needed to lift the music beyond what's printed on the music sheet. It's obvious that Mr. Chen's wonderful presentation of "Summer" is due to his passion for what he is playing.

[@leifdering3600]

This performance is just so much more energetic than any other that I've found. There's so much musical communication going on and everyone's really capturing the essence of the music. Bravo!

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

the performance of christian li is also pretty energetic. of course you can feel his youth - but it is soooo fresh and energetic. and here we have the version of a passionate grown man. i wish he did the full 4 saisons !

[@langlearninglaufeylover]

What a talent! I’m sure this one will make it far in the industry!!

[@owenmcneill7746]

He already has, he’s a world class soloist. The video is a little joke.

[@hitmehardcaleb]

@@owenmcneill7746 and the person is joking too

[@advikthepianokid4583]

@@owenmcneill7746he was being sarcastic…

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

the only one who doesn't understand is owen :D @@advikthepianokid4583

[@juanrossi3]

I love this performance! So energetic, so much skill, not just Ray, who is awesome, but everyone else! I guess the fact that you are standing, instead of sitting, makes it more evident :) it's crazy, but I never realized how much skill is needed to play this song until I saw you all playing it...

[@roberthara1603]

I have heard this piece played many many times, but this one stands out! How I wish I could have seen it live, it's the strongest interpretation I have heard and this is what I like! I hope I can play as passionate as this.

[@MattB90]

OMG Ray Chamber music Chen is so much fun! Such a character and he brings out the character of the other musicians as well. I always love how expressive Ray is when he plays because it helps us interpret the possible meaning behind the music the way he does, its important. There will always be an argument as to who was technically the best violinist of this generation, and he is squarely in that argument. But in terms of best soloist/performer, performing with character and expressivity, with interpretations that enhance the music and his personality, Ray has it hands down!

[@adamdesanti6713]

This is an excellent point. Just watching 3 minutes here it appears Chamber-music Chen is working almost like a conductor.

[@The_Eccentric_Piper]

Absolutely epic. Haven't watched many concertos like this, but noticed immediately he's not only performing the solos, but also conducting the piece more or less

[@sciencenerd9102]

This to my ears is even better than the original version of Vivaldi summer. I love how he knew how to speed up, slow down, drag and enhance the spirit out of each individual notes that was suppose to bring maximum climax to this piece. My favourite variation! 🤩

[@ju.snooker]

6 months in to petitioning Ray to drop the whole concert😂

[@adamdesanti6713]

It looks to be an absolute sizzler.

[@vivianguo7872]

One of the few performances that are able to capture the intensity the composer intended for the piece to be like, even through a screen. This young violinist would grow up to be the next Ray Chen. Fabulous performance!

[@ToanNguyenTenore]

You can see how they communicated at the last few bars with the head bobs (and Ray smilling), really greatly done. Hearts.

[@eugeniapryor45]

Ray Chen is 35 years old and he went to the Curtis Institute of Music. He is not an aspiring artist. He is a Master at the violin. Being Asian contributes to his path to mastery. It amazes me that those who are not musicians make believe they know and comment nonsense about him. I am a 70 year old musician. I am not a violinist but a Flautist who has played in orchestras and loves and appreciates the violin. His ability and passion are tantamount to a perfect performance.

[@Mili91100]

❤ I agree 100 💯 percent with you

[@babieagle5711]

It's a joke made by Ray himself, look at the channel, we all know who Ray is

[@veronne3599]

Ahah the tim Henson inspired title. Amazing performance ray

[@gentlespirit4]

I loved hearing the double bass in this piece. Sometimes it is drowned out by other instruments but the musician supported this performance very well. Bravo! 🤩🎼🎵🎶🎻❤️

[@tapiolankiira1968]

Sounded unreal. I like because spring and summer are so fervent time, summer specially like crazy busy and violent time in nature. This showed realistically how it is co-operation and what can be achieved by working together

[@enriquesanchez2001]

Ray, you're infectious enthusiasm is a testament to your immense talent, your profound understanding of every note in a score and to your warm comradery with your fellow musicians. It all shines through to me! Much love to you! ♥

[@MattisS-lx1sf]

Professionals can be recognized by the speed and precision that combine to create a delight for sensitive ears. unbelievably fantastic

[@Amiistice]

Perhaps if he went to Curtis, got 434k subscribers, got really good at using social media and content platforms, became well known for playing Saint-Saën's Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso extremely well, snapped a violin E string while playing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, and collaborated multiple times with famous KZbin channel TwoSetViolin, he could become very famous.

[@jiafeiskinnyproducts]

such an inspiration, definitely excited for the Suzuki book 2 concert!

[@TiagoCotrim]

I can’t have been the only one headbanging to this performance…

[@Wellshem]

I suddently become autistic and my finger move around

[@aepos_]

so kind of ray to showcase growing violinists!

[@ssatjapot]

I watch this every time I feel down. Ray's interpretation of Summer Presto never fails to put me into a better mood. 🥰

[@jenni_d7831]

I love your enthusiasm and talent. I’m glad I found you on TwoSetViolin’s channel. Been following you since. Keep motivating and thank you for sharing! ❤

[@screamingpiano]

The aspiring soloist is great....but can we just talk about how amazing the school orchestra sounds????

[@aneethric]

Ray, can you post the full video of this performance of Vivaldi’s 4 seasons?🙏 Would be so awesome to hear all of the parts😊 this is my biggest dream at the moment, I just love the vibe of this performance so much, I need to see the whole thing!🥰🙏

[@NgocAnhNguyen-1501]

I’ve always loved this performance ❤. The music is amazing, you with a charming way to play violin, and other performers were great too. All of you did a great job. Well done ❤

[@renatechamberlin6759]

This is the 1st time I've seen you perform and you are without a doubt an awesome violinist. GOD Bless! Granny from Phoenix, Arizona.

[@qtduck7082]

An absolutely original interpretation. This movement is not a depiction of a storm, as in most conventional performance, but a vivid portrayal of the psychotic state that a storm can induce in a sensitive artist. Bravo!

[@shorea27]

This guy used to play at a supermarket in Paris with a pianist there's a video of him somewhere....

[@agneslegrand9689]

Yes you can fond it on the pianist Chanel . And it Was so .... wouah !!

[@zenessential9119]

"This guy appears on the emilio piano video on tik tok. Staged of course. "This guy " is just one of the best violonists . Top 2. If not the best. Ray chen is a professional. Do not believe everything you see on tik tok😉

[@claudiaanderson6210]

Powerful. I love how the musicians' bodies sing with the music.

[@jaydee6414]

"Aspiring" & "attempts"? Well those are the biggest understatements I've heard/read in a long time. The guy's magnificent. Violinists were the rock guitarists of their day.

[@JenniferGoldfinch]

I loved the energy of the whole performance. I also loved the smaller group, felt more meaningful than a big orchestra. ❤❤

[@barbararonowicz2175]

It's so lovely. I've shown it to my 8-year's old daughter who sometimes struggle to practice. It is so inspiring. Best greetings from Poland.

[@tubetigeerr]

full of energy and happiness. Smiling and enjoying. good looking, a fit body..... the audience certainly likes him!

[@Serbianguy432]

That was a great performance and I can't help but be envious of his stage presence and confidence.

[@henryolinger28]

I don

[@TheEternaut]

So intense, almost ferocious, I love it! Also conducting, good work!!

[@TanjaStoyan]

Gave me goose bumps. Such passion! Well played!

[@AdaAng-i1t]

Ray your talent, passion n style is unmatched. Kudos to the others too who did a superbly awesome job as well ! Thank you for sharing such beautiful music which this world definitely needs a lot more of instead of all the hatred being spread.

[@costinhadacosta8474]

Amazing ... make my arms ache just watching !

[@fortissimoX]

What an energetic performance! Real joy to watch and listen! Thanks! 🥰

[@goldika]

Wow, he sounds almost professional 🤯

[@art_strings]

I don't think aspiring is the right title for him! He doesn't attempt to play it. He plays it with ease!

[@chyrlwillis9422]

He is already a pro. I think the title is a bit tongue in cheek.

[@miltiadhsmporas5051]

yeah he is a bit faster than the original though

[@goldika]

@@chyrlwillis9422 I'm just joking, I know very well that he's a great soloist 😆

[@magician77-c8h]

high level of dissing Ray Chen

[@traderhooper]

That was great! There is so much intensity in those 3 short minutes. Brilliant.

[@mariafelixbanuelos8207]

Amo su pasion ♥️♥️♥️👌 excelente Ray Chen !! Gracias por ser un violinista sencillo,carismatico, con padion por la musica ❤❤

[@marikothecheetah9342]

Summer ansd winter are my favs from Vivaldi's seasons.

[@miahlee2525]

Absolutely amazing!

[@mimichung7184]

Falling love with this violinist, Ray Chen…only when he is playing the music..

[@marcd1981]

That was fantastic! The Four Seasons has always been a favorite of mine to listen to, and which of the seasons I enjoy the most will vary throughout the year. Great job Mr. Chen, I think you may have a shot at this music thing! 😀

[@eugeneugen7001]

Bravooo, it's a special music! And you too are special people! Congratulations!!! And, last but not least, congratulations to you Mr. Ray Chen, you are fantastic!

[@mtbkev8935]

My favorite rendition I’ve ever heard of this ! 🎉🎉

[@Msmcarlos]

this aspiring violinist have superhuman abilities😊

[@-ClayMan-]

It's a great privilege to listen to such a great artist. Thank you Ray, God bless you🙏

[@LEOrgill]

Wow! I can’t wait to hear what he sounds like when he becomes a professional. 😂 Ray Chen truly takes this piece to the next level.

[@bigrock8752]

Wow this violinist is pretty good! Maybe he can become a professional soloist one day

[@owenmcneill7746]

He already is

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

oweeeeen !!!! we all know. please google the words: humour, ironie, sarcasm... @@owenmcneill7746

[@jkkay477]

@@owenmcneill7746😑

[@lesleynelson7708]

Brilliant! Well done that man. He brought so much life to the tune ❤️

[@NetGuyMsia]

Standing ovation. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Stardust_42]

Hope he keeps practicing! Someday he might play for the big leagues!

[@owenmcneill7746]

He already is playing for the big leagues as you call it. He is a well known world class soloist

[@Stardust_42]

@@owenmcneill7746 satire 🌈

[@sacksm101]

This man is truly brilliant! Amazing! I would freak out if I heard him live. I think my spirit would vacate my body for the proformance.

[@3121813]

This performance will go down in music History as one of the Greatest Performances.

[@GertjanZwiggelaar-mo4tz]

BRAVO! Well done. An original take on a magnificent piece of music by that rascally ol' red headed monk, Our Dear Brother Antonio. Thank you for posting this.

[@zifnow]

the amount of practice and skill needed to get on this level is beyond imagination

[@belvederebaileycambodia]

Proof you don't need the goofy guy waving the stick, who takes all the glory at the end !!! Well done Violin guy. Breathtaking

[@julianebarbozadossantos8388]

Incredible! Unbelievable! It feeds my soul! Thank you! 🙏

[@yizhouwang2995]

Hope one day I can play like this enthusiastic!

[@Avighna]

this aspiring violinist plays so well 👍👍 he should become a professional soloist

[@katarzynaplociennik7027]

Masz wyjątkowy talent. Potrafisz swoje emocje pokazać w czasie grania. Dajesz dużo radości ludziom. W moim domu dużo słuchało się muzyki. Sama śpiewam w chórze. Czasem też solo. Może kiedyś wystąpimy razem. Tylko ja nie skończyłam żadnej szkoły muzycznej. No ale pomarzyć można. Serdecznie pozdrawiam. Zagraj jakiegoś Czardasza bo w tej muzyce jest ogień.

[@theophilos0910]

Keep your eyes and ears on Rei Chen - he’s already a world class violinist - but perhaps one should have lent him an ‘arc’ bow from c. 1730 not the modern ‘flat’ bow from after 1773 - it not only requires different bowing skills (no doubt a quick-study for Chen) but also produces a distinctly ‘warmer’ tone especially if ‘catgut’ strings are used over any of the sleek modern metal ones-also the A should be tun’d down from A=440hz ‘standard’ pitch (more-or-less ratified internationally after 1956) to something akin to A=410-415 that Vivaldi himself would have recognis’d and wrote for in the Venice of 1730s - why should a great talent like Mr Chen waste his energies on oxymorons ?

[@WillT25]

Performance mastery is why justified deserved respect. Playful while always on point in execution ❤🎉

[@blauespony1013]

Ah, I think this young man has a lot of promise. He might make it far. Wishing him all the best.

[@antoniolopes8776]

ROCK STAR!!!

[@malkacohavi923]

Love to hear him-Ray

[@BlackHermit]

I love the pedals! Amazing work!

[@kikicauseschaos]

i like how the players all kinda move at the same hits its so interesting

[@lucienazario2786]

So passionate with music.... I can feel his emotions.

[@lucienazario2786]

I have followed this aspiring violinist for 13 years now and surely he has achieved much. He has reached the top and is continuously moving up. 🎻👏👍🥰

[@CeciliaTan]

This was such an entrancing night of music! I'm so glad I went!

[@jimgraham6722]

Anyone who can play this wonderful bit of music has my greatest admiration - very few bum notes, well done.

[@Yume-Hanabi]

Joking aside, I'm loving this performance ❤ Will you be uploading the other movements?

[@21AirDrop]

Wow! Amazing! Beautifully played!

[@alliecat889]

Such a jolly good attempt. this violinist really has shown what 40 hours of practice a day looks like.

[@Mtaalas]

This song requires almost everyone from the group to be on the same level of skill... :D

[@amhunter7556]

Frankly, I thought that was absolutely brilliant. Congratulations, young man, you are a great violinist!

[@joanr3189]

Wonderful energy here.

[@no1youknow858]

Well done! Ray Chen uses an impressive and appealing athletic style on this piece, which is perfect!

[@anukuriakose7433]

look at his exprations ,he is one of the best violinist i have ever heard to.

[@arhamjain959]

I love your Vivaldi winter performance... Now I have summer too, finally I can live in peace now.

[@ZanePenguin15067]

wow

[@jooylin8481]

goosebumps!!!!

[@sparklingmagnolia]

Wow, this young violinist is so talented, he may become a world class soloist one day!!😉😂

[@teresanowak9546]

Fantastic workmanship. Thank you ❤