How to get to Carnegie Hall

[@RayChenViolinist]

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[@HighlandViolinist]

Whoever doesn't want to be practice buddies with Ray doesn't leave the practice room enough lol

[@irisce2799]

4:09 "Ah, Shostakovich" with a poop emoji flying across the screen haha XD

[@alexanderhan2819]

Tanhlei shitstakovich lol

[@danielli7295]

"I love free samples" spoken like a true asian

[@billace90]

Wow. And those students didn’t recognize Mr. Ray Chen and rejected to practice? Unbelievable!

[@rekzbois9581]

It was staged he took pics with them afterwards

[@peterdeck2696]

@@rekzbois9581 I think the OP was being sarcastic haha

[@twoblink]

How to get to Carnegie Hall... Practice 40 Hours a day!

[@franburns3584]

Holy cow! I'm an old lady (68), and a member of the piano gang. And for sure I would let you use any practice space I have just to listen to your beautiful playing!

[@liavonazheltanosava8230]

When he smashed that watermelon, I was expecting he would name the pitch :DDD

[@octave11thpianist58]

Smacked* lmao

[@ILikeBirds]

😂

[@datvy1195]

Ohhh so many celebs in this video!!! My favorite Tessa Lark and Julie!!! Awwww how sweet!!!

[@DanielaBodoh]

Ah, sh...ostakovich!!!!!! 😂 I simply died there 😂

[@wendyshell8679]

Ooooh! This makes me miss NYC, SO MUCH, I cried! I used to go there every year at the end of November, and spend about 2 weeks with my daughter, (who lives there), for her birthday, and cook Thanksgiving for her! And, always, NYC Ballet, The Nutcracker Suite! I miss it so much! There are no words. Love you, Ray!😔❤️🙏🎄🎻🩰

[@anyakurtenkova497]

Your video is lovely! :) So sunny and full of energy. It's 6 something in the morning here in Bulgaria and this is one of the first things I see today. Also: similar experiences when preparing for a concert, only without the walk in the park (case of a hypochondriac singer). I'll be happy to watch more of your videos, keep up the good work.

[@AndySaenz]

1:20 That’s cute when he talks to his own violin. 😂🤣

[@Navyseals3]

4:30 Ray's secret of hairstyling 😧😧

[@esthershin9690]

He’s so sweet! Bringing eclairs!

[@pingu_land]

I wouldn't want Ray Chen to be my practice buddy. He'll literally judge every single note I play. And I'll be like "YEAHHHH NOPE. BYE"

[@caloriomatheus]

ohh shure... who doesn't want ray chen as a practice buddy haushaushausha

[@yawenliu1776]

Finally got to hear you live @Carnegie Hall last night! I think you looked really elegant with that suit when you played

[@jasontrainoldervideos9709]

yawenliu177 fuck

[@Danocaster214]

I thought I was watching this on 1.25x speed but naw that's just Ray.

[@maryannarep]

I've been there 4 times!! You get there by practicing! I usually stay at park Central. Im upset they tore down the Wellington hotel!

[@sarawilson5487]

Im absolutely thrilled. I get to play at Carnegie next year with my highschool. Im so exited

[@samyahmh2584]

that last student is Ariel Horowitz!!!!!

[@andrewliu8025]

Samyah mh No wonder she looked familiar

[@stanleyhofstader3975]

i was just wondering if she was!

[@glorytofathersonandholyspirit]

Do you know her?!

[@crzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Ray Chen makes buying groceries so much fun

[@neoniahazelwood9263]

I am 4 years late. Thank you for sharing this great video.

[@dangletran3338]

Love free samples too

[@santiagoporcino4229]

Oh... Shostakovich Best line and I think he thought about it at the last second lol

[@liyangau]

Easy, take the train to Carnegie station, it is right next to the train station.

[@Hklxu]

I didn't know, that you have to check a violin before a concert. The video was really funny! Please do more videos like this! Thank you!

[@dongmingim]

Probably His masterclass at Julliard.

[@玉-u5s]

Did those people realise that they just REJECT an invitation to be practice buddies with Ray Chen? seriously, he is THE RAY CHEN y'all

[@innovative_violinist]

I didn't even notice the lack of a chin rest until that guy pointed it out 😂

[@luci4087]

it never hurts to bring goodies to people. i bring donuts to the guys who take care of my car and snacks to other people i see on a semi-regular basis.

[@artsymusician8041]

I just found out I'm going to Carnegie, this was so helpful!

[@gwendolynclores9099]

I played at Carnegie Hall!

[@andrewliu8025]

I lost it at "free samples" that is literally me at Costco

[@Natalie-gc2ue]

i would go on a 15 hour flight right now to be ray's practice buddy

[@fiona8117]

“sand which time!”

[@munciyekahir1043]

3:40 omg Tessa Lark hahaha :D

[@xinwenzhang1622]

so many fun with Ray! Love this video!

[@karanickles8115]

I'd be your practice buddy! 😭

[@_xiuxiu1310]

My mom and sister are in NYC right now!

[@jefftai9915]

Who here knows the title of the song starting from 1:45?

[@frenchpianism]

Love it. BRILLIANT!

[@maxb2299]

I've played at Carnegie

[@heleenabatts9413]

Do you rehair before every concert?

[@dongmingim]

I'm looking for his new album since I heard.

[@nicolemichellesimmons5311]

Fun video! Thanks for sharing! You are very talented too!

[@twosetter5951]

I don't undo how people are not approaching to Ray😭😂

[@tanyanwanmimi9026]

Omg love whole foods as well! Need all the energy!:)

[@laurathessa7283]

love your videos!

[@cynthiacruz3001]

OMG WHAT WAS THE ORCHESTRA PIECE ON 3:19 CALLED???!?!?!?!

[@EmmaDahlMusic]

Prokofiev's Dance of the knights from Romeo and Juliet.

[@cynthiacruz3001]

Emma Dahl thank you!

[@maryannarep]

Oh Shostakovich!!! LOL!

[@juliusviolinist5914]

Nice vid Ray Keep it up!

[@lifeloxus8182]

does anyone know the kind of violin case he owns? looking for a nice travel case.

[@tokyodo555]

Hey, Ray! You're finally back! I'm thinking of going to see concerts in Lugano and Verbier this year. Any plan of you performing in either town? I'm gay and love you! I want to hug you!

[@polarisursula3745]

Knocking all the produce. Relatable.

[@joycegu1389]

3:24 someone tell me the name of this piece!

[@aravinda8689]

Sweet Home dance of the knights

[@SuperOmnom1]

What's the song that starts at 1:46 ? Shazaming it didn't work :(

[@kygerv]

From Met opera to a violin shop to a grocery to Carnegie hall.

[@thesickchristian]

Visit Virginia Beach please

[@01Natalcia01]

Why you avoiding raw fish in the concert day? It'll make you stomachache or something?

[@JoshuaChoiClarinet]

i could be your practice buddy!

[@yuanchingtai]

...Anyone got the credit of the music starting at 1:45? Thanks!

[@Eki_________]

WHAT IS THE SONG STARTING AT 1:45!!???? I HAV BEEN SEARCHING FOR HOURS 😭😭

[@augustinepark]

Hey Ray, I just was curious, what strings do you use on your violin?

[@JacquesLuu]

is it a strad ?

[@syahirahshafek1759]

Jacques Luu yes he owns a strad

[@williamrasasane364]

No Its a cecilio

[@csieweng]

@@syahirahshafek1759 It's a loan from the Nippon Foundation.

[@user-8r1i6t2a2]

最後一幕那是魏靖儀嗎

[@watchmanling]

What is the bgm at 3:30?

[@SprinkleSomeNotes]

Can someone tell me what piece is playing at 3:20?

[@tristan1919]

Dance of the knights, from Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet

[@jatzuyu3508]

My mom always takes a grape and tastes it before she buys any too lol

[@SkinoGreeneVu]

You put new strings on a violin before a concert? What's the rationale behind that... are they typically same brand ?

[@SkinoGreeneVu]

Shizuru what about the tuning? If they aren't 'broken in' How do you prevent tune slippage mid concert?

[@MAMelby]

I have Google Maps for that.

[@queencrimsonqueencrimson]

Yay new video!

[@wendyy.8401]

How can they not recognize ray Chen??? If a world class soloist is asking you to be practice buddies, you drop everything you are doing and say yes! Plebs!

[@jj31fr]

They were just acting. They took selfies with Ray later in the video.

[@carolinebray82]

Yeah baby whole foods !! And a walk !! Holy 😜*** 💜🎻🥗

[@davemathew4690]

It looks like Ray is looking for a date, not a practice buddy🤣.

[@JoshuaChoiClarinet]

i go to juilliard too

[@fermatamata5021]

what is the piece of music at 3:19 ?

[@_xiuxiu1310]

Sergei Provofiev - Montagues and Capulets (I just know bcz SYSO is playing it this year)

[@kranezz4739]

Sam Tien ME TOO IM IN DEBUT SYSO

[@_xiuxiu1310]

KraneZZ wow what instrument do you play? btw I'm the 2nd chair in cello section

[@kranezz4739]

dont judge im in the back of first violins

[@elbasusanamenchacavillarre5355]

Chapeau

[@garreyy2828]

What was the piece at 3:26

[@GracetotheLord]

Dance of the Knights (Romeo and Juliet Overture) by Prokofiev

[@bossinator_gaming7382]

Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet (Prokofiev)

[@SelenaFoxglove]

You're telling me you take the subway with your $10-15M Strad? lol

[@katie4623]

Is everyone at julliard Asian?!

[@BH1827]

99.9 hehehe

[@ainunsaifia6941]

He is so good being ytber

[@JK8]

How did they not know who he is

[@ayanetakagi492]

Hey Ray, do you want to be my practise buddy? xDDD

[@katie4623]

Geez is almost everyone at Julliard Asian?!

[@dutchymen4990]

He is such a good datingcoach😒

[@sunnydayskye56]

Great video! I love that Whole Foods haha.

[@brandoisthy6678]

ok so if ray asked me to be practice buddies id freak the fuck out and shit myself on the floor

[@nicholasdean3467]

Is this all advertising companies paying him

[@biffii5568]

No

[@jillypuff0234]

Wtf how can ppl reject him 😑

[@CRUMPET9]

Cheers with a sandwich

[@kristintripp967]

Am I the only one who freaked out a little when his violin disappeared in Central Park??

[@harlinable]

欸

[@yeahchou3946]

Ah shostakovich

[@livioamaglio5824]

so funny!

[@leonardodiserpierodavinci1519]

1. *be talented*

[@leocrow4849]

Definitely not made in iMovie

[@juliusyoh1534]

Who here played at Carnegie Hall ;)

[@nicothefae]

Julius Yoh I did

[@jessechao4]

I'm going to in 3 months!

[@juliusyoh1534]

Jesse Chao nice

[@polarisursula3745]

I have, three times actually! A ton of fun.

[@harlinable]

咦/我的留言是有什麼不妥嗎/怎麼又被偷竊了呢/

[@juliusviolinist5914]

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