Vivaldi: Winter (L'inverno) I. Allegro non molto - Four Seasons - RAY CHEN

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I. Allegro ma non troppo - the icy winds of the first movement of Vivaldi's "Winter" from his Four Seasons performed by Ray Chen with the Rockport Chamber Music Festival Orchestra.
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[@RayChenViolinist]

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[@EveryStrokeCounts]

🎻🎻🎻

[@christaherwig0404]

I hope to hear you again soon on Tonic!🎻🎶

[@mitchnew3037]

So beautiful. Good job Ray . Thank you for creating Tonic I love practicing now

[@rowenadinsmore1]

Very theatrical! Nice😊

[@sonsirezg]

Algo que siempre he querido aprender porque me apasiona tanto escucharlo como ver cómo lo tocan y más soñar que lo hago, ya lo compré pero aún no se tocarlo💖💞 Es fascinante verte tocar.

[@zacha531]

This is one of the few performances that actually gave me chills…

[@kidbanjobebe3964]

why wouldn't you get chills? it's winter

[@Boredability]

@@kidbanjobebe3964haha

[@46foryounger]

It was his attack

[@giomusah2155]

average performance. Pinks zuckerman is much better.

[@svetoslavkrastev228]

You call THAT average? @@giomusah2155 Are you for real? And that is comming from I guy (me) who prefers Mari Samuelsens' performance. But that doesn't change the fact that Ray (and his orchestra) were reaally good. Wtf can satisfy you if that is the "average" standard for you. Your negativism is quite unfounded and misplaced here. Also - I listened to Pinchas Zukerman's perfromance of Winter (if that is the guy you are refering to). Was is different - yes, was it better - hell no. It is preferences. I can accept you saying you don't like how Ray plays is (interprets it) but to say that the performance was "average. You are delusional.

[@UXMetalVTuber]

Ray should make a compilation of all the fun and intense faces he does while performing

[@swagjam1]

he almost looks like a different person 😭

[@TheJlee28]

Lol lol lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂 It’s necessary for violinist, part of the shows ❤❤❤❤

[@giridharachittivelu7600]

He should

[@violajames]

I've never seen it played this way. Ray prowling around the stage like a hunter stalking prey and then jumping in with so much intensity. It really set apart the elegant moments. It felt like more than music. It felt like a story being told. I've ascended.

[@sunsetsqaud813]

It’s so awesome think of winter in the woods. The wolf stalks it’s prey. Stating his prey down, that’s what he wants. Always loved this piece. Phenomenal

[@atriyakoller136]

To me the visuals and movements are always secondary, and I would honestly love a concert where you just hear the music and don't see anything, but it'd take someone playing like Ray here to actually make it enjoyable beyond belief. You can hear all of the movements, the elegance behind them and the emotions with your eyes closed

[@ongjanette]

@@atriyakoller136 IKR?! Not sure if they played this a tad faster then usual, but just listening to it without the visuals still convey a piercing harshness and a lot more intensity than I've ever heard it played. Not that I'm well-acquainted with classical music though, so there's that! 😜

[@shannonardo]

100% was thinking that he looked like “the Wolf” looking for “the 3 little Pigs” while I was watching too! I agree, it’s our minds’ way of creating a story from Ray’s visible passion and intensity for the music!!!

[@galrachcjtamzin99]

Where's David Attenborough? Need his narrative

[@irisce2799]

this is seriously the best version I've ever heard. I can feel so much passion in it unlike others honestly

[@alandeutsch9987]

some people would say it's maybe not true to the original intention, but others would say its a new interpretation. He definitely takes a lot of freedom with the rhythm and plays more aggressive than necessarily warranted by the music.

[@speedy6997]

not the best version. I like choa chua version, a bit slower, she lets the notes breathe, flows and spaced.

[@ifthennotagain5195]

The way that violin cuts. It’s unbelievable

[@6toportal]

Cynthia's better to me. is more subtle ut powerful at the same time

[@izen6475]

I used to be a fan of Ray but after this performance I'm a whole air conditioner.

[@Anastasiaviolinistparis]

What ?

[@ObsoleteTutorials]

your comment needs more thumbs ups lol

[@elle7739]

😂😂😂 I'm sure you're a South Asian cause that's how a lot of ppl talk in India!

[@elle7739]

​@@Anastasiaviolinistparishe means he's now a bigger fan.

[@bellsam80]

😂

[@cathleenl6350]

This piece is so overplayed where it gets boring, but this performance was so exciting. Amazing playing! 😊

[@cathleenl6350]

I think Chloe Chua also did it amazingly it was really clean and light!

[@pianoreigns]

I felt the iceicles 🌀🌧️and the harsh winter wind.

[@user-rg7gx8rj4h]

비발디의 사계를 별로 좋아하지 않았는데 레이첸의 연주는 집중해서 듣게하는 몰입하게 만드는 힘이있다😊😊

[@ArunWadhwa]

It’s certainly overplayed, but I did enjoy this performance throughly. I also love the interpretation by La Serenissima.

[@evan1430]

this piece will never get old

[@huitrecouture]

I much prefer Ray Chen directing the chamber ensemble with his eyeballs and physicality over being constrained by a conductor in a full orchestra. BREATHTAKING! 🤩

[@sonrisa20]

KZbin needs a love button. A thumbs up is just not enough!

[@autoghg]

Never heard a better performance, let's go Ray

[@andrewzhang8512]

interesting how you say that when theres no way you would've even listened to the whole thing

[@firnen4799]

@andrewzhang8512 he said" never heard to", not "the best". Chill man

[@andrewzhang8512]

@@firnen4799 no i think this is a good recording but he said this 2 minutes after a 3:30 video was posted meaning he wouldn't have even been able to listen to the whole piece before making a judgement

[@autoghg]

@@andrewzhang8512 first, the time information youtube tells us are often just completely off, sometimes there are comments posted 5min ago during the video's only 2min old! Second, I already saw the other parts of his perfomance of Vivaldi's "winter" PLUS I watched half of this video and was at this point already impressed

[@water2214]

2:44 you can see him smile when everyone hits the notes in sync, love seeing him enjoy playing the violin

[@abbyrliang]

Winter cannot be played any better than how Ray played it. He is simply the best! :))

[@AndySaenz924]

Ray is a BEAST! He plays it aggressively but it still sounds graceful and beautiful. And he’s in sync with all the other musicians on stage.

[@jeanneromee6392]

It's exactly what i was thinking about!

[@DuongPhoebe]

I feel like others find it hard to catch up with him

[@ucduyhoang3471]

I don't know if anyone noticed this, but some of the bow hairs were torn off while he was playing. But that only proves he put his heart and soul in while playing the piece.

[@454Casull]

Hairs. They're bow hairs :)

[@ucduyhoang3471]

Oops, thank you for correcting that.

[@SoGoMTB]

what are they made off?

[@ucduyhoang3471]

@@SoGoMTB They're mostly made of horse hair.

[@SoGoMTB]

@@ucduyhoang3471 TQ

[@Cathyann63.]

No words just, Amazing.

[@user-ti2rk7st3w]

Ray's face expressions never gets old to watch

[@ZachlyS]

The last note??!? Where!? Gimme!!!

[@ebob4177]

Such an anticlimax

[@idontexist4329]

One of the more intense versions of Winter that I've heard, but surely the best. Never thought it could be perfomed like this. Gave me chills.

[@rockysullivan4097]

The real spirit of Vivaldi. Amazing

[@323chukaman]

Ray Chen應該是史上拉小提琴最帥的大師

[@Yukiyuki_mei]

He made me realize that i am a very stiff violinist

[@Simca0503]

He makes me very stiff too

[@this_is_my_name7767]

He made us all realize...

[@giridharachittivelu7600]

Ok

[@om30586]

This has to be the best rendition I've ever heard of this piece

[@fake19800101]

這是我最近看過這麼多四季影片裏面，小提琴演奏技巧最豐富、最精湛的一位，還有表情也是最有趣的!

[@mash0681]

Ray Chen is my motivation, every time I see one of his videos I can't help but go practice- Ray is the best🎉

[@jackwarwar723]

Definitely the best performance I’ve heard of this movement. Very passionate but with precise articulation and intonation.

[@jimmyfong9420]

Wow. Ray you leave no note unheard. Brilliant!

[@riripebby]

Except the very last one :D

[@owenmcneill7746]

He did play the last note except the vid cut it out.

[@hydrosean]

I've never seen so much emphasis and forte at the bottom of those runs at the start. It sounded like the bow was loading the strings back and releasing them like shooting an arrow. What an incredible performance in just the first 15 seconds

[@ironjavs1182]

Winter is my favourite time of year... I think Vivaldi describes it really well. Shivering cold outside and being in my log cabin near warm fireplace.🌨️ 🔥

[@cndns2]

My absolute favorite piece of Vivaldi and excellently played by Chen.

[@StanleyOlivar]

I love Ray Chen. His prowess at the violin astounds me.

[@ynot5478]

Loved the performance and the conducting while performing-such expressiveness and virtuosity! Thank you for sharing this video with us.

[@yuka-sm6uy]

耳が心地よい…… 毎日聴いてます🙏🏻🤍🤍🤍

[@joanmarinos4828]

Mutter, Samuelsen, Hahn And Chen.. Listening to this four “virtuosos” play Vivaldi is an absolute gift.

[@NgocAnhNguyen-1501]

I just knew about you through suggested videos on youtube. I'm not a violinist and I've only been practicing piano for about 5 months. Because I started playing musical instruments when I was almost 30 years old, it was quite difficult for me. And actually I used to want to give up. But when I watch your videos, especially your performance videos, I feel very motivated. You have shown me your enthusiasm for violin and and this has made me want to continue practicing piano even though it's very difficult. Thank you very much for inspiring me. ❤

[@user-oo6wt7dc7r]

You are not alone! I am a professional classical guitar player (I have been playing since I was 6 years old), but I started learning the violin one year ago (I am now 45!). I want to give up all the time! But when I see such videos, I also take courage to continue!

[@melinamochen4412]

WONDERFUL MASTER ANTONIO VIVALDI I LOVE IT. GREAT PERFORMANCE. GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA.

[@whitegold4510]

Potent emotional and so grounding all at the same time . Wow it is you are that strong icy winter with a fiery heart. You are a great artist thank you 🎵🎵🙇‍♀️👏👏👏🌸🌺🌸🌺

[@Scampi95]

This is the best performance of this piece I have ever heard, it gave me chills multiple times, I could feel the violin speaking to me

[@petersmith2216]

This is by far one of the best performances I've heard on KZbin of this movement of the Four Seasons. As someone else mentions in the comments below this work is played alot. I think some of the performances of others I've heard seem to have very similar interpretations. This however is a most expressive performance. I think it is exceptional ! Bravo Maestro Chen !!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Ray, and your colleagues, you are without a doubt the most amazing and wonderful person in the whole musical industry. You give the music life, and you bring it to life for all of us. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nope.goback]

I dream of all the performers headbanging while playing Vivaldi's one day. 🤟

[@allysttms]

the intensity of his playing; it gets your heart racing. i love that about his performances

[@Heretopaint]

Winter has always been my favorite of the Four Seasons. Loved your interpretation of it!

[@pepagilabert885]

No me canso de escucharlo. Una y otra vez. Divino.

[@user-wi5rh6iz2y]

言葉に表せないぐらい素晴らしいステージです‼️

[@Rzz5547]

You’ve made me understand Vivaldi. Thank you.

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

So love to see you having that much fun, Ray. But also, this was the most exciting performance of this piece I've EVER seen.❤‍🔥

[@noorfaridaariffin9082]

What a wonderful performance. I prefer to listen to Vivaldi’s Summer..

[@anhngoc7971]

I'm Vietnamese but i very like your performance like this. And i am a fan of Ray.

[@shannonbecker8937]

When a magnificent performance of a beloved piece makes one’s eyes water at its beauty.

[@MJ-po6we]

His confidence and control allowed him to pore his emotions into showing us pure perfection. Thank you 😊

[@othmanesaidane7405]

Pure master piece

[@angelabell7254]

Ray Chen! You've put a spell on me! Bellissima ❤

[@mukilnarayanan]

One of the best performances of Winter I have ever seen on KZbin! Thank you Ray for a wonderful tasteful recording!

[@kalinamascordmusic]

I am a huge fan of Vivaldi and I found your interpretation of the Winter absolutely fabulous! I wish I could have seen you play live!

[@NaomiLin_TW]

It is always a pleasant moment when listening and watching Ray’s performance.❤

[@user-ql2zc1uj5q]

素晴らしいです😭 🎻が好きになりました

[@darkssire]

Cannot stop watching and listening this performance again and again... Superb... Exciting....Alive.!

[@barbz99]

So fast and precise but yet still with beautiful lines. A great rendition.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@feb5th]

I LOVE this! The build up! The anticipation! Everything about this was wonderful! Thank you for sharing this Ray

[@jthompson13]

I love the intensity!! One of my favorite performances

[@juanjoncolonel1531]

I dont know what it is but the way ray slurs the run at the beginning of the peice sounds so much better to what most violinist do with separate bowing for that run. Absolutely love. Keep up the great work ray!!😊

[@hangkin927]

this rendition gives me chills... fantastic

[@rguitard123]

Another great performance of Vivaldi from Ray Chen and all musicians with him.

[@jamescps8799]

Filled with emotions and fun, loved the energy exuded by Ray and teams.

[@lordneeko]

Clearly Vivaldi never spent winter in the South east US. It'd would have been a piece that just switches back and forth between summer and winter movements. This was amazing to listen to.

[@Jayy_003]

This is my favourite movement of the four seasons! I love this piece!! I assume the last note was a glitch or editing issue of some description? Besides that it was an epic performance!

[@wakingtheworld]

Yes, pity we missed the last bit!

[@adamdesanti6713]

We miss the last concluding note bringing it back to the tonic. We're left in perpetual angst 😉!

[@treeskates]

Yeah! I almost cried when the last note wasn’t there. Awesome performance though.

[@randylazer2894]

That was excellent! The best expressiveness I have ever heard for this piece or any of the other three seasons by Vivaldi. Truly art at an absolutely glorious level!

[@fakertazer2911]

bro was playing the violin so goddamn good the bow cant even withstand thy greatness

[@Shade1331]

The Whole Body is Expressing So Much Emotion.. This is what a Musician Looks Like When You are in the Zone & Music Just Completely Takes Over Your Mind!! What a Beautiful Musical & Visual Performance!! Vivaldi-Four Seasons Never Misses!!

[@jochebedcantony9299]

So Beautiful and inspiring!!❤

[@angelabell7254]

Y'all playng is tight!!!! Brilliant! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@faithfrancisco9829]

The energy that you gave Ray was like no other thing I have ever seen with anyone playing Vivaldi winter. Good job for making an overplayed piece sound new again!🥰(and thank you for giving me some pointers I can look for practicing)

[@LittleDreamer1412]

I don't care much for the other seasons but this piece I never get tired of! Amazing performance.

[@manumanny]

Such a passion ❤❤❤ Bravo!!

[@zaharishtonov]

Incredibly masterful performance, filled with so much depth and dynamic!

[@fortissimoX]

Beautiful and very energetic performance as it should be! I somehow believe that this type of standing performance adds to the energy. Thank you Ray and to all other performers!

[@sabrinai]

Amazing ensemble playing!!! The accentuation of the down bows is so sharp (not intonation sharp 😅) and really gives this winter a harsh, unforgiving feeling!

[@zachfinemusic]

He plays with such passion and he is good. Bravo 👏

[@SH-Night]

This was the most mesmerizing play I've seen!! It's like watching a story unfold and brought us inside that world, bravo sir chen!!

[@yongqi7511]

Absolutely in love with the way he portrays this song.

[@tylermoore8218]

I’m thankful I live in this day in age of internet where I can see a high-quality video of an amazing violinist with baroque instruments… oh also it’s Ray Chen, so obviously I’m gonna love it.

[@florae.gardens]

right ? and it's all for free!! it's amazing :DD

[@wakingtheworld]

Four Seasons could almost be like Canon.... overplayed.... BUT I never tire of this piece. Goosebumps with your performance in this one, Ray. Superlative. Can't wait to see/hear you in Edinburgh! ❤

[@user-he8tf5ih5z]

I couldn't close my mouth because of Ray Chen performance You're so good. You're so powerful and passionate. You did a great job expressing the winter I've been listening to it over and over again I like Ray Chen the most out of Vivaldi's winter performances.😮😊

[@sherajoshi366]

You are absolutely stunning ! Marvellous , wonderful and incredible ! God bless you , dear Ray Chen !

[@toshiyukisuzuki7610]

Aaaaaaaahh!!!! The last note that us soooooo satisfying was cut off! How brutal!😮

[@hudsonhornet-HSHN]

Wow. It’s so charming. Well done, Ray.

[@julianebarbozadossantos8388]

I can’t explain! The words are not enough to express how happy I’m now! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@uyangatuuldorj4481]

Bravo. One of the best performance I’ve heard in my whole life.

[@ananbtm]

I Love Ray Chen❤❤❤

[@henry520119]

love the lady's eyebrows move .

[@kouroshnaderyofficial]

THIS IS AN AMAZING RECORDING THANKS RAY!

[@ssatjapot]

It's a true joy to see someone play with such joy for his instrument. Bravo!!

[@karolschoen2736]

Absolutely breathtaking & brilliant! Ray’s music brings joy to my soul❤

[@erikaatkinson9345]

Your violin and bow seem to become extensions if yourself, not a separate instrument. I've never seen anyone play that way before 😯 Nice job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-ii9xd2yr3w]

❤ 너무 감동입니다!!

[@rachelpenndragon1926]

I have listened to this so many times. It is the best rendition I've heard.

[@lubis1991]

Such an intentional interpretation. You could FEEL the deliberate directions he takes. Absolutely amazing.

[@AyanMemmedzade-yv8lp]

Amazingly beautiful

[@jy3_2_2]

Well done Ray you're a big inspiration to me! I hope I can one day be as skilled as you!

[@StageBanndit]

Excellent hands and a character of creative intelligence to go with it...I enjoyed the antics just as much as the playing....Wonderful performance!!

[@pacenal_18]

I hear you play and it just blows me away. I'm instantly hit with such precision and clarity and it just should sounds so perfect and expressive.