“The Swan” by Saint-Saëns (Ray Chen & Julio Elizalde)

[@RayChenViolinist]

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[@braydentrefethen841]

Me a cellist who always says the swan is better on the cello. Ray chen: hold my beer. Thanks for making me reconsider my instrument again

[@nb7524]

As a violinist, I want to say that the Swan really is also very beautiful on the cello 🙂. The cello is a gorgeous instrument. It’s those gems like Ray, he makes pieces such as this sounds so incredibly lovely. When ever I hear one of his videos I have to stop everything I’m doing, be still and just take in his performance.

[@jak.cr1ym]

As a violinist, I think the swan is better on the cello. The cello just has a special tone especially on the higher registers, and it makes a type of sound no other instrument can make.

[@seanmcghee2373]

@@jak.cr1ym Split the difference and have a violist do it.

[@NorthCascadeshiker]

@@seanmcghee2373 😁

[@patrickmonaghan9131]

I think it sound best on the viola.

[@jherlenecargill4081]

Can you hear silk? Yes, you can. **shows them this video** Also, can we thank Julio for collaborating once again with Ray? That piano just perfection.

[@ForteViolinAcademyOfficial]

Julio is incredible. He would accompany me in lessons when I was at Juilliard Pre-College, he was just a masters' student at the time, but even in our rehearsals his guidance was unquestionably world-class

[@avawasastar]

he even breathes with the violin! as a singer, im always astonished when musicians can make their instruments behave like the human voice, so so beautiful

[@深夜-l9f]

we have to treat instruments as extensions to our body. and violin is very close to the human voice

[@Josephreyes203]

As a cellist I approve of the violin version especially by my favorite violinist ray chen

[@terrywu509]

Violin is super good! Violinist is even better!! Ray is super super❤

[@calvinliem8271]

A very bright rendition , yet as warm as cello. amazing as always, Ray !

[@PagnanyLP]

Weird thing. It doesn't seems to be perfect. But also it doesn't try to be. It is a very intimate recording, that describes your characters perfectly.

[@annabellewu893]

ray: has recorded several albums, world soloist, accomplished violinist me: still trying to figure out how to move my tuning pegs

[@Zoutsteen]

Easy, hand over your violin to your teacher. Nothing to it. ;-)

[@saiprabhamittal2419]

I ended up bending my bridge so we are in the same boat😁

[@abigail40]

@@saiprabhamittal2419 I busted a bridge before and it flew so yep understandable have a nice day XD

[@10data10]

Wait. Those things turn? I thought we were just supposed to turn the little screws on the other end.

[@DrTommyDDS]

Twist

[@pinoholmes88]

I am overwhelmed with joy seeing Ray’s new video, especially this time he plays one of my favourite pieces.

[@helenwilliams7065]

My mother was a concert cellist and this always reminds me of her. Lovely, Ray.

[@helenwilliams7065]

@OfficialRayChen Why thank you, Ray Chen. You are an amazing talent and so charming. Both my parents played in a symphony (her cello, him French horn), my Dad was a composer, conductor and taught music comp. and theory, first at UT Austin, then at UM Coral Gables. I miss those days growing up surrounded by musicians and other academics. I was blessed.

[@shanejensen3497]

That was beautiful.

[@vancolucci5949]

Your music speaks where words can’t describe. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@TomMilleyMusic]

That little descending line the pianist does at the end was so nice. Great job all around

[@aksannyi]

This may be one of my favorite pieces of all time, and of course I am well familiar with the cello in the melodic role, so without fail when Ray comes in with the high, dulcet tones of the violin I am always taken aback - but not for long. You can just let it wash over you, like the silver rippling water under a moonlit night. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@kenchang3456]

Man, I love this song and his playing.

[@NgocAnhNguyen-1501]

Very nice Ray ❤ I really like the way you put the emotion in the song 👏👍

[@garysandiego]

Just taking a moment to acknowledge how beautiful this little tune is.

[@mcgdoc9546]

When an artist makes his instrument sing, that’s when magic happens! Bravo! Classical beauty! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Lynnstorey-m7d]

Yes

[@dianaapon9520]

I love your facial expressions so much! That shows your love for the music. Beautiful!

[@kbscey]

I'm a big fan of you two guys♡ and I was lucky enough to meet with you in Suzhou 3 years ago. You and Julio's Estrellita makes me fly ..

[@bengal_tiger1984]

It takes me a while to appreciate any music I hear properly. Somehow clicking the video instantly made me like this.

[@Wayne850305]

Every single note is heavenly beautiful

[@syc13579]

Bravo, Ray Chen's sound is so warm.

[@bogumiauczak8018]

Dear Ray you are the best on our planet👋👋👋👋👋❤❤❤

[@sherylguerrero6402]

Tears of joy for such beauty you guys brought into the world today! What artistry and brilliance you shared with us! From the bottom of my soul, thank you!

[@nelsonliew84]

Love Ray’s sensational musicality and the unique vibrato that brings violin to life!

[@ИринаДмитренко-ш5и]

До чего же шикарно,срасибо Богу за ваш талант,за высшее мастерство❤❤❤

[@jorgevillarreal4210]

My comment: I really see that both musicians are very talented, nonetheless the real GENIUS here is the composer, Camille Saint-Saens!!! To create such a piece of music and transport us to a place that is out of this world in such a delicate and beautiful manner is simply beyond our human comprehension... GREAT WORK AND AN AMAZING MASTERPIECE!!!

[@Ana-ld9js]

Sublime interpreptation! Bravo!

[@jasonbourne5142]

Best music in the world.

[@BODORVSKI]

Very nice. Thank you.😊

[@christaherwig0404]

How much feeling from both of them, it's fantastic and I hear it over and over again. Ray's face a single surrender to these tones🎶💓🎻

[@risaprameswari]

Ray chen is playing one of my fav piece😭

[@iamjane9628]

Beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@Love-Is-Kind]

Beautiful! 🥰 Thank you both so much for sharing your gifts of music. 💕🎼🎵🎶🎻🎹💕

[@ashc6476]

It’s 2am and I’m having trouble falling asleep. This came up and brought me to tears 🥺 it’s such a beautiful piece

[@beatrizbescos3356]

👏👏👏So beautiful, i felt i was in heaven. So gifted 🥰

[@annazhang7562]

Ahhhh it feels like such a blessing for listening to Ray plays

[@janebishop5885]

Bliss! What a composition, what an interpretation! 😊❤

[@corgiowner436]

Never heard this on violin before. Bravo!

[@stuffandjunk2408]

This has always been my favorite piece to dance to because I love the music and I can get lost in it. When I practiced this variation it never seemed like a chore or something I didn't want to do and now it's on of if not my favorite pieces. I just came from your video about anxiety and these two videos completely made my day.

[@heymambo]

The best rendition is by Yo-Yo Ma: nothing that would disturb there, not too much and too little. The music is bringing you somewhere up in the sky. Very romantic piece 🥰

[@neoniahazelwood9263]

An outstanding performance by Ray Ray Chen.

[@brandondejesusflotatoralla8946]

Es una hermosa interpretación!!!!!!!!! Eres increíble Ray!!!!!

[@claraartnow6645]

Can't help to remember the dying swan scene from swan lake :') Beautiful

[@AnnaE949]

Thank you for this. One of my favorite songs. Y’all did it justice! Thank you again.

[@cherimonteith7068]

Awesome

[@naomitiefenbrunn2857]

Brilliant piece, amazing performance 🤩

[@hanselpereira7393]

Very nice Ray

[@nb7524]

Oh Ray, it is just so very lovely! Whenever you play, for those beautiful moments, it feels like everything is perfect in the world. I sit back, smile, and take in gift of your violin playing😍

[@dingaia]

thanks ray/julio

[@elissahunt]

That was sublime. Thank you.

[@teresanowak9546]

WYCZUCIE, DELIKATNOŚĆ I SUBTELNOŚĆ TO WZRUSZA !

[@MattSofianosGuitar]

What an ecstatic performance 👏👏👏👏

[@oscillia528]

I'm always kinda curious is that a big inhale/exhale or just bow sliding on the string?

[@lindsay3764]

Most violinists inhale at the beginning to cue to their accompanists. Additionally, it just helps symbolize the beginning of the piece and helps it flow.

[@MissPoplarLeaf]

@@na-kun2136 it's an inhale - if the bow was moving lightly across the string, it would be a different sound! Also, good musicians know how to pace their breathing so it coincides with their playing. It helps everything work together, kind of like how yoga breathing works

[@kokod2736]

Oh my. So beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@ivonnea.462]

I was looking for the name of this piece for such a long time! Thank you Ray! You played it beautifully

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

Beautiful. That’s all I can say. Just beautiful.

[@m.e.7794]

I got goosebumps

[@ДанаЕлубаева-е6ж]

Perfect!

[@s92540520s]

弦音直入我心扉❤

[@songli5121]

一点带入感都没有，把曲谱拉飞了，没有正确诠释曲谱。就这。。。。。。

[@elsjeschoombee4210]

So, so beautiful❤

[@妮可-c7t]

Finally performing together again!

[@arcobow97]

Beautiful playing! Love hearing how each performer plays this piece differently

[@diehardsacramentokingsfan1554]

Wow!!

[@hest.]

I never expected a Ray Chen x Yuzuru Hanyu crossover like this. This does bring a smile to my face, though. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful piece in the midst of these bleak times :-)

[@bb__v2452]

I can literally see the delayed single axel flashing before my eyes ◡̈

[@aalegalfocus]

I love Hanyu's skating too. Johnny Weir & Yebin Mok also skated to this.

[@PabloGomix]

Stunning performance, that was beautiful ❤️

[@enshk79]

I teared up to the point a teardrop went down my cheek. SO AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL.

[@hafiz.anshari]

Uuuhhhcccc violin sad 😍 awesome bro!!!

[@franbates74]

Beautiful... I was swept away❤️

[@TonyT-fz8od]

just wow

[@JustSnowglow]

A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.

[@w.sommen5209]

Beautiful! Thanks.

[@jonahmaddox9341]

You're excellent musician 👍❤👍❤

[@argyromeleniou2191]

Such a beautiful interpretation...

[@cellophyllisyu]

So beautiful

[@GLBinNP]

wow how does he do that 😯💕💕

[@esauponce9759]

Beautiful!

[@anon-gy3gt]

so beautiful!

[@cass8767]

*chef's kiss*

[@蘇阿緯]

This is so good

[@yayitzvi]

Just booked tickets to see you at CSO in December! Excited to see you perform live!

[@hildabrito6167]

Serenidad

[@hazelwitherspoon2721]

Was going through some things. This helped settle me. Thank you.

[@buttercubbb1996]

loved it!!!

[@LeslieMacchiarella]

So beautiful 🙌🏼

[@catarinaneves118]

Linda parabéns 👏👏👏👏 A dedicação leva a perfeição , perfeito 🌻🌻🌻🇧🇷

[@thelordperm6336]

beautiful!

[@Kat-kj3he]

I think I just fell in love lol 😆

[@yes-fq6jd]

Just saw your Devil's Trill video, very nice. Subscribed

[@jonathanliang4275]

amazing :D

[@KhoaNguyen-vd4ui]

what a coincidence! I was practicing the piece as well. Big fan by the way :D

[@monikamaya2910]

What a beautiful interpretation 🥰

[@Alexa-pt7fv]

wow

[@KuroKisakiCovers]

So beautiful❤

[@ultima1014]

So beautiful interpretation 👍

[@beancate]

oh my :,)) this is my fave piece atm

[@fifikumala6052]

WHY ARE YOUR LEFT FINGERS SO AESTHETIC

[@karlamaria9219]

❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻