Masterclass with Ray Chen

AYO Through the Years Special
Back in 2014, violinist Ray Chen leads a masterclass with AYO musicians to offer a unique perspective on technique and performance.
Ray Chen has forged an international career as a violinist performing with some of the world’s most renowned orchestras and releasing his own albums as a soloist.
-so sit back and learn some tricks of the trade.

[@tfh5575]

i love how ray chen’s accent changes from american to aussie depending on his environment. international version of code switching

[@raresshaham2164]

It’s called being fake , that’s Rayban 🙌🏻

[@dianeaustin2414]

Rays Aussie accent is evident here.

[@SusanneStechow-oo7zi]

I think he's already a professional in playing his instrument. But he could become also a violin teacher on an music academy.

[@florenceshen1555]

This talented guy, Ray, switches to Aussie accent, American accent and Chinese depending on the circumstances....

[@KSfan4ever]

The sound Ray Chen gets from his violin is so incredibly glorious and his musical, emotional playing gives me chills and warms my heart at the same time! I love the soloist - she has such a lovely vibrato and some beautiful moments utilizing Ray's coaching re the angle on the E string.

[@terryvaughn3179]

She did a great job and i would've been super nervious playing for Ray. Good tips that will improve my playing and she will be even better....the leaning to get a better angle on the E string was great!!!! Cheers from America

[@Jabafish]

It is true what he said in the beginning, is that you have to *know* how and what you are going to phrase and not just randomly phrase everything. You have to know exactly how you want to phrase it and also have more options, if you get lost or some sort.

[@jansnauwaert1785]

If "you get lost", you just play some notes that come into your mind, waiting till you remember the rest of the score.

[@winniethepoop2978]

What a wonderful masterclass! And the piece is beautiful, too

[@katherinelopez2285]

"Show me that back" got me hahahah. 😂

[@linclaudiachiao9779]

One of the best masterclass I have ever seen! This piece for pianist and violinist is like Mt.Everest , not easy. Probably one of the deepest in emotion and hardest in techniques pieces ! Ray is no doubt one of the best violinists we have in this planet. For his age , then 25 years old. He is teaching very well.

[@millyday]

Wow excellent class! Thanx a million for sharing!

[@hermanng9674]

Ray added a soul to the girl’s song. Make it so vivid not just play the note and finish.

[@zebracado9401]

Wow that teacher guy is not bad, he should consider doing violin professionally

[@ntobekohandelfaya8745]

When are you coming to South Africa?

[@simonesimosimobe]

what is the name of the music at the beginning of the video? Thanks

[@AustralianYouthOrchestra]

it's Mozart - Violin Sonata No. 22 in A Major, K.305: I. Allegro di Molto :)

[@augietsai]

What is the piece

[@Jabafish]

Elgar violin and piano sonata in E minor first movement

[@tabaks]

I don't think pianist knew we can hear her.

[@joeweinberg3108]

OK BUT RAY CHEN ISNT AUSTRALIAN IM SO CONFUSED

[@SaccharineCHNOS]

he is lol

[@joeweinberg3108]

@@SaccharineCHNOS WHY DOES HE SPEAK WITH AN AMERICAN ACCENT NOW THEN

[@SaccharineCHNOS]

@@joeweinberg3108 he went to Curtis at around age 12 or something (correction 15) in america. He also doesnt like the attention that it gets outside Australia

[@joeweinberg3108]

@@SaccharineCHNOS oh interesting

[@jade3519]

Ray Chen is Australian-Taiwanese and grew up in Brisbane until he was 15, when he was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music in America.

[@davidhunternyc1]

Great lesson but in front of an audience in an auditorium is indeed strange? Lessons should be held in a class room. Fine, invite 10 others in the class. A small intimate setting and extend the lesson for hours. There's too much to learn.

[@sungjinlui3972]

is this a masterclass or just ray playing 80% of the time instead of teaching

[@whoitisnot]

It's a masterclass. Sorry you missed it.

[@lindaadams9108]

Showing is teaching, provided the student and listener are both receptive.