SIBELIUS Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 - Ray Chen

[@RayChenViolinist]

I remember practicing the entrance of the concerto and thinking all the different types of wintery landscapes to inspire myself. What does the opening entrance feel like to you? By the way, practicing is important but hard to stay motivated at times. *Download my app Tonic today* tonicmusic.app/join-in if you'd like join a community of musicians to practice together and stay motivated and energized!

[@easonliao8940]

When will you come to Taiwan? we miss you

[@huge4166]

🎻🎻🎻

[@kelvinsun5099]

Yes! It reminds me of like a snowy mountain place where the wind is blowing hard

[@williambo5989]

when will youc ome to my home to teach me? bring your strad too

[@GilbertCarosinPhotography]

in my younger days i would travel from France to Holland by train in winter so you could see the weather drastically change from the beach of the south of France to the cold climate of north Europe ... i was listening to Rachmaninov 3rd concerto and Paganini caprice Variation during this travel, this was on a cd portable player with headphone and was basically the only recording i had on me for the 7 hour travel .... listening to the entrance bring me directly to this time back when i was boarding the train and going for the first time to northern Europe... thanks for sharing it is an amazing performance i have just listened to and it bring back some sweet memories of my first encounters with classical music ( i know that concerto by heart ) i teach classical guitar btw

[@asdf7219]

So good that the audience hold their coughs.

[@w1nduwu449]

yeah and your name tho 😂

[@ludmilagallo7720]

No entendí jsjsj

[@_EatCrow]

i think you can hear some coughs around 16:35

[@Devilprototype33]

I mean its just common concert etiquette. I've been told that if you go to the opera in Europe and even clear your throat, others will give you dirty looks.

[@Elriri]

@@_EatCrow Exactly they were holding so they used the silence to dont interrumpt

[@marco27557]

I am a simple person. I hear a new recording of Sibelius violin concerto and I listen to it at least 10 times.

[@jdsarfo610]

only ten?

[@Eristhenes]

I hear ya!

[@64214Jose]

Simple persons like music.

[@markdenemark7298]

You are not simple any more.😉

[@buddyo615]

4:23 literally the best thing I've ever heard... Wow...

[@yusukeundisolde]

simple, beautiful and sad music

[@aagustinnnnnnnn]

X2

[@katheriineee8731]

Es mi parte favorita, ojalá hubiera durado más.

[@rykehuss3435]

The double stops are simply out of this world, how pure they sound. 5:20 this is actually the more amazing part to me, this is so incredibly difficult to do. The crescendo into diminuendo into another crescendo with double stop harmonics into the trill. Thats something Roman Kim himself would find difficult to play that cleanly

[@bruhmoment-pn2tz]

@@rykehuss3435 roman kim isn't known for playing cleanly.... great technician yes but not sure about clean

[@sgt.chengis1766]

I’m sorry for ever touching a violin

[@VeganFlatEarth]

Why?

[@falscakesrighteyebol1332]

in ray chen’s culture, anyone except ray chen touching a violin is seen as a sign of disrespect, oftentimes like the individual is challenging ray and doubting his skills

[@IsaacHernandez3238]

don't worry dude, don't worry...

[@meredith2803]

Don’t be, never be sorry for going near an instrument. Live a life of learning and have realistic expectations. All improvement is good.

[@mattias5157]

😆 Same here!

[@MsPea]

This is my favorite concerto. I started studying violin specifically so I could play this one day. I have a long way to go, but it's my goal. I hope I can do it justice in 10 years or so.

[@MsCopperHK]

Support!

[@ciaratambongco8406]

Yes! get it ♡

[@coloraturaElise]

It's also my favorite violin concerto, though I am a clarinetist who plays other woodwinds and sings opera. There's so much there!

[@ianhuangncubed]

I wish you luck!

[@tammylaronde8593]

I'll be getting a violin soon. I too would love to learn how to play this beautiful concerto. I hope you reach your goal Ms.Pea. 🙂

[@akshayraoviolin]

4:23 has to be one of the best parts of the concerto I love the way Ray puts his emotions and heart into his playing Never give up Ray!!

[@trippiecliff8311]

20:43 for me

[@calistapost6546]

SAMEEE also the Hilary Hahn one is really good

[@JohnathanJohaisen]

@@calistapost6546 I also think Hilary Hahn is a really good player but I like ray chen’s playing a little more because of how expressive it is

[@val__vln]

Pienso igual sobre ambas cosas aunque me gusta escucharla desde el minuto 3:40 cuando comienza el fagot

[@2noomreppu]

i agree it’s probably one of the most beautiful things ever played on violin

[@felixLucretius]

20:43 unfailingly goes so hard in this concerto. that's how you write a double stop section in your violin concerto, god damn

[@javierp2719]

En serio esto fue hace 9 años ? Por qué lo vengo a escuchar recién en el 2024!? Es una obra maestra y usted lo hizo muy bien, puedo sentir cada sentimiento de sibelus en sus movimientos y en cómo toca el violín, gracias por esta hermosa presentación ❤

[@Artevincentvangogh]

No me había dado cuenta hasta que vi tu comentario 😮

[@trrentray8007]

You can tell he practices 40 hours a day

[@tohanwi]

He strives for ling ling

[@chxrrypixels]

Tommy Talker that’s illegal! LING LING INSURANCE

[@raymonddavid4061]

Ling Ling

[@nicleey]

Hahaha you guys....

[@AndySaenz]

Remember, if you can play it slow, you can play it fast. Ha ha.

[@dannyboy2267]

Phrases of the Sibelius violin concerto I. allegro moderato 0:28 - the opening of the concerto 1:57 - intensifying part 2:28 - quick & edgy part 3:03 - beautiful ending of phrase 4:11 4:23 - bright part 5:44 - epic part 7:41 - cadenza start 9:22 - cadenza end 10:15 - softer ending of phrase 10:27 - darker part 11:42 - explosive part 13:34 13:46 - brightest part 15:14 - most epic part II. adagio di molto 16:54 - the start 17:34 - solo start 18:59 - warm part 19:33 - calm part 20:03 - wavy part 20:43 - tense part 21:14 - intense & beautiful part 22:35 - soft octaves 23:03 - most beautiful part 23:37 - calm part 24:45 - ending of 2nd mvt III. Allegro, ma non tanto 25:19 - train-like start 25:51 - fiery part 26:29 - orchestra part 27:00 - folk dance-like part 27:58 - crazy part 28:45 - main subject return 29:00 - fiery part 2 29:52 - bright harmonics 30:17 - intense part 30:44 - most epic part 32:15 - triumphant ending of concerto If you would like me to do this on any other video, let me know in the replies :)

[@nickyork8901]

Interesting to see which bits you regard as highlights.

[@nickyork8901]

@@dannyboy2267 My mistake, I see that now and will edit my somewhat unhelpful comment. Best wishes.

[@Elian-]

Oh boy you're here as well huh

[@kristjangroselj7965]

Oh thank you sooo much🙏🙏🙏.

[@fghomediary]

I clicked the 100, now do it 😅

[@tobiasgerschman4785]

I. Allegro Moderato: 00:24 II. Adagio di molto: 16:50 III. Allegro, ma non tanto: 25:18

[@roberto8650]

Bless you. I wish people put this in their video descriptions.

[@jw24119]

Thank you!!!

[@foodmore]

The comment I was looking for

[@stevennababan6159]

This is what i need

[@caitlin5930]

thankyouooo

[@80obsession]

30:07 Can we all take a moment to appreciate how he absolutely nailed that harmonic part?

[@practicboi40hrs46]

IKRR

[@zollychan]

ABSOLUTELY

[@DarkblueRadiance]

And the arpeggios afterwards sound like ice cold whiplashes, it's unreal.

[@burburchacha]

yess well said. I am always annoyed about how non-violinists think harmonics are easy. They SOUND easy but they're not!

[@wallie963]

Im not a violinist and they definitely DO NOT sound easy at all

[@agao3913]

I can’t wait for Eddy’s Sibelius drop. This is beautiful. 🥺🥺🥺

[@JiwonAstrid]

Ava Gao me too!

[@b0ba_bob]

Omg same 😰😨

[@varunsathya1912]

They just hit 3 mil!!!

[@athayarizalfathir]

@@varunsathya1912 that's true but brett was un well he said he will 100 % full when 5 february (6 week )

[@Bella-qh3zc]

@@athayarizalfathir it’ll drop this Saturday 10:30 am singapore time :)

[@sugarbabymo218]

Sibelius: Hey, I wrote a violin concerto Ray Chen: *plays it* Hilary Hahn: *also plays it* Me: *sweating profusely cuz I don't know who to prefer*

[@metafull]

Hilary

[@luciano6970]

Ray

[@metafull]

@Random guy i disagree, i think Ray plays it too agressive , and Hilary too Soft, vengerov is kinda like the middle point, they are all amazing BUT every single interpretation is not equal

[@hassemees2054]

Sarah

[@zik.4334]

Hilary

[@k.p.6905]

I tried playing this in the background while cleaning but I couldn't stop watching...

[@OceanTherapyHawaii]

Everyday ❤

[@claraartnow6645]

Ray Chen is such an expressive interpreter, it feels very emotional to listen to him; the phrasing of the music is very richly expressed, and it's very sentimental. Also, I feel like Sibelius' music is very original; the first time I heard his music I though that he had very misterious melodies, but when you hear the second parts of the piece all those variated themes become connected with beautiful harmonies (I like them very much!)

[@Chihuahuauno1]

That’s because he’s🌈family❣️

[@highpointsights]

And then go out and tune up your old Chevy!¡!

[@elinamakela8435]

I'm biased because I'm a Finn but I think so too. He was isolated compared to many composers in Central Europe and I think it makes his music so unique and beautiful. Also Ray Chen

[@caldogrun]

Ray Chen! One of the most expressive, emotional, technical violinists on planet Earth today! Bravo Ray!

[@sgarcia_cello]

this video should have millions of views

[@elbertwan4038]

millions and billions of views

[@piarizzosebastianmiobonifa1369]

Absolutely

[@tylermoore8218]

It reached 1 million!

[@v1i.]

A veces me siento feliz de que tik tok exista, porque permite que joyitas así se viralicen y que podamos ser expectadores de la belleza del arte y la música, apreciar el talento humano y cómo este es capaz de expresar emociones a traves de notas musicales e instrumentos. Amo ver el lado artístico de las personas, pues muestra una parte de ellos sin la necesidad de, en este caso, usar palabras. Simplemente sorprendente

[@vamvra5498]

Now that's how you let a Stradivarius sing! Well done Ray Chen.

[@axolotlpie]

Ray Chen, I have listened to this piece about 10 million times, and I have never gotton sick of it. I think your recording of Sibelius is the best out of all of them. One of my favorite violinists. As a 10 year old girl who plays violin too, I very much appreciate your music.

[@axolotlpie]

(PLS DON'T LET HILARY HAHN SEE THIS) *support for TwoSet violin too! :)

[@Mothslime123]

Oh my goodness exact same (I thought others didn't exist!!). The begining every time gives me goosebumps but his double stops are just so nice!

[@axolotlpie]

@@Mothslime123 yesssss

[@axolotlpie]

I play piano too :)

[@axolotlpie]

I am xurrently playing czardas by Vitorri monti

[@hamzakais1762]

The double stops are heavenly.

[@g.970]

I don’t understand why Ray doesn’t have millions of subscribers. I could listen to him all day.

[@mariellaq415]

it hurts to know I could've been sitting in one of those empty seats :'(

[@vamvra5498]

Well they might not sell these seat because of bad angle

[@glorytofathersonandholyspirit]

Va MVra true

[@harryliangviolin9003]

@@martinotero1962 Gothenburg in Sweden

[@dannyg6939]

Had the opportunity to hear him play this and bought tickets right away

[@Im_Super]

21:44 I Love His Emotions And His Face. Don’t Give Up Ray!

[@SergioSanchez-zg9jw]

Men, I have never been interested in violin concertos. I thought they were boring. How mistaken I was. After finding twoset on a random video, and then Ray Chen violin concertos. I have been OBSSESED with this concerto and it makes me feel about music on a different level than before. How magical is KZbin and things you can find if you dig a bit deeper. Shoutout to Ray and his version of this concert is the most passionate you can find online. I wish in the future can see this masterpiece live, that will be a dream become true :)

[@katam6471]

Talking about obsession, I once played the third movement on repeat on a one and a half hour drive. To my defense I will say that I had just bought the concerto on CD, so I was finally able to play it in the car. And I was alone.

[@bearifiablepau2095]

I concur. I have a new found appreciation for violin concertos ever since I stumbled into TwoSet and Ray Chen channels.

[@Haruka-696]

Ray Chen is proof that those who consider classical music a language without words are very wrong: Ray's violin SPEAKS and speaks a language everyone can understand. I definitely love him.

[@IamHumanWoman]

THIS is what I love about classical music. We all hear the same. 😍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@yjjy1401]

Hillary Hahn, Sarah Zhang and Ray Chen all have their own interpretations of this piece of concerto. You can hear it through the way they interpret the emotional flow of the melody through the bow strokes. I admire Hahn's and Zhang's crisp and powerful strokes which may be superior in some aspect in comparison to ray's version in my opinion; however, the emotion dedicated with Ray's playing in this version has an ethereal melody that is not produced in other versions of the concerto. Ray's unique style of manifesting his emotions during performances is his trademark and I should tell you that this version is my favourite one.

[@MsPea]

YJ JY - In my opinion, the most expressive version of this is by Lisa Batiashvili. Her recording with Daniel Barenboim conducting is extraordinary, again, in my opinion. There are some videos of her playing the concerto on You Tube. The one with the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome is very good.

[@Ickguenthrasil]

Zhang? Lol do you mean chang? Shes korean not chinese

[@shawnwui591]

Who tf is sarah zhang LMAO

[@doors1893]

did you heard Vengerov ?

[@sarahb5686]

This one is my favorite too, because of all the emotions

[@eduardmariascano8318]

Idk how he can express that much romanticism and fantasy...sometimes it’s like listening the violin itself crying, getting angry or falling in love...

[@malharbadve6487]

Best cencerto ever ~Eddy Chen (2017)

[@pierrelamain7168]

Rays tone is far superior to many other violinists. It’s breath taking to hear. He’s just magnificent. That violin must cost a fortune.

[@andrewhe7099]

I cannot stop listening to those double stops at 13:35. They sound amazing!!!

[@martinszemberg-goldgraber8772]

Well, it sure looks cool when he fakes it with a smile, but I prefer playing in tune.

[@martinszemberg-goldgraber8772]

The octaves aren't.

[@retrops4261]

@@martinszemberg-goldgraber8772 he's going for Sterns approach, pushing one of the notes slightly high (so you hear them more clearly) he may be pushing it slightly though..

[@asdf7219]

I personally enjoy this version's pitch of the top note in that segment, its pushed higher than the version i watched of stern's interpretation, but its good.

[@nicholasmcintyre]

@@martinszemberg-goldgraber8772 well I'm sure a low life like you couldn't play an octave without your *viola* screaming for help

[@ianhuangncubed]

I have listened to countless recordings, and no one plays the best part of the concerto the way Ray does at 13:20. Absolutely gorgeous!

[@franziska6222]

This cellist ist staring straight into my soul

[@yjh031]

I LOVE the crescendos starting 27:02! He makes the movement sound so romantic.

[@potatodecimator131]

While it is quite agreeable that Ray's playing is absolutely phenomenal, we also need to take into consideration the work of the symphony orchestra behind him. After all, a concerto is half the soloist and half the symphony orchestra! And also can we take a moment to appreciate the cinematography? Particularly at 15:34, when the camera overlaps Ray and the flutist while they play together, is an absolutely gorgeous moment in the concerto, the calm before the storm. Everything about this video is perfect. Bravo!

[@pisucbenone4820]

I like Ray's third movement interpretation the most!

[@Ep1897]

The BEST Sibelius violin concerto I have heard!!!!

[@tkk.24]

Jean Sibelius she meant the best that she heard from any violinist she heard so fat

[@sneddypie]

Hilary Hahn

[@sneddypie]

Ludmila Gallo Estaba leyendo la partitura mientras escuchaba el Concierto para violín de Sibelius de Hilary, y puedo asegurarle que cometió errores mínimos. Estoy hablando de su nuevo Concierto para violín de Sibelius.

[@sneddypie]

Ludmila Gallo Gracias. Ahora deja de intentar probar algo que no es verdad

[@justinzlabys5260]

canzo0378 i never though i would find this side of the music community both of you grow up and stop being so disrespectful, just enjoy the music

[@JJthejets]

I know I'm so late to this boat, but I've listened to Hilary Hahn, Vengerov, and Itzhak Perlman's renditions of this and Ray's is still my favorite. Listen to it multiple times a day

[@Orca472]

At 16:35 I thought the conductor was asking ray for a high five

[@柴豆-p1s]

LMAo

[@ofsabir]

Sure he wasn't but it would be *AMAZING* if Ray did it LmAo

[@nskimharris]

You want this or should I? Ray - "you take it, I need to breathe"

[@nskimharris]

conductor gleams!!!

[@IvarsBezdechi]

The way he glides through those double stops at 15:00 like an Olympic ice skater!

[@agux010]

4:25 so beautiful, a stunning performance. I'm learning to compose and when I'm down this reminds me why I love music.

[@Zestiniaa]

Hey mate, fellow composer here-I wish you the best on learning composition! Remember, you do not have to be great immediately-greatness takes time like fine wine.

[@britdude74]

That final note and up-bow at 32:25 is just impeccable and so powerful. Love the principal cellist's smile right after too :)

[@FMChannelpage]

*After Heifetz, Menuhin, Perlman, Vengerov... * *A new big violin artist is coming! He' s Ray Chen.* *_Congratulations really!_*

[@17kk17]

FM Channel wat abt Hahn

[@FMChannelpage]

@118408381133913438433 This listing created without being exhaustive. So of course Hahn, Oistrakh, Kreisler, Ole Bull, Paganini, Joshua Bell, Kremer, Neveu, Stern, Milstein, Gil Shaham, Grumiaux, Kavakos, Zukerman, Szeryng, Francescatti, Repin, Ivry Gitlis, Szigeti, Ysaÿe, Gingold, Schneiderhan, Busch, Campoli, Staryk, Suk and Katica Illényi and many others also members of this list.

[@liomatsu1931]

Ryu goto

[@jingwenxin8494]

FM Channel a

[@linyandy]

FM Channel a

[@NoWaifuNoLaifu]

What incredible tone this man has.

[@peterdeck2696]

He is a student of Rosand after all!

[@durban55]

No other violinists’ playing has quite touched me or kept my attention like Ray’s. What magnificent playing. Bravo!

[@DariusGiann]

Eddy will play this at 3Mil!

[@unbekannternutzer25]

It's confirmed \o/

[@unnamed_boi]

SIMP THE SIBELIUS

[@glorytofathersonandholyspirit]

Why are you all so excited. Ray Chen and vengerov have the best recordings, so if someone who isn’t even a soloist is playing it then why they get more credit than the actual ling lings out there

[@unnamed_boi]

@@glorytofathersonandholyspirit nah we actually also excited to see brett play the entire orchestra.

[@mysteryofme2739]

@@glorytofathersonandholyspirit because we fans love to see them play. Yeah there are better recordings but i do like to hear different interpretations

[@mrs8768]

this is the best recording of sibelius out there, he really makes that violin sing

[@小芳-c6o]

真出色的藝術家，即使八年後欣賞，仍如此美妙及震撼….🎹

[@lanacheng8709]

Bravo, Mr. Chen! I am deeply moved and inspired by your stellar rendition of this concerto. Congratulations and thank you! :)

[@sabrinai]

Listening to this eight years after and I have to say, I'm amazed by this jaw-dropping performance! I'm trying to come up with smart sounding words to describe what I've just witnessed, but I have no words.

[@rokugoshitsu]

I even feel that this video is better than his recent performance.

[@matthewgarcia7218]

Seven years later and I still listen to it as much as I did, absolutely my favorite interpretation of The Sibelius Concerto.

[@auliasoemantrihardjo]

Ray Chen is a beast. Definitely a star in his era.

[@rarefied6820]

While listening, I was writing down math notes, in particular, the word "Expression." After drifting off for but a second to this piece, I looked down and noticed I had instead written "Experience." And yet, this seems to be both of these, a beautiful expression of what could only be described as an experience...

[@jdsarfo610]

I truly believe 3:49-5:33 is one most beautiful moments is classical music history

[@職治科葉雅欽]

This orchestra by the conductor performed exquisitely

[@bryanmyers8854]

A few hours ago, I got to see Ray Chen perform this! For my first concert, I think it was amazing! Well done!

[@user-ul9vs2dw2y]

I love that he has the perfect vibrato. It really is magical when he performs.

[@davidhung8]

Beautifully worded! Change your namesake to match them.

[@meszarosmate4257]

I'll put it this way, I've played the accordion for over 15 years, and to a certain extent I have a bit of insight into the world of music. Playing such a complex composition in a musical sense was and is simply not for everyone. But Ray Chen is one of the best violin players I've ever heard. Lightness and joy that is reflected in his playing. Sibelius's musical style is easily confused with tension, but his music is certainly one of the underrated examples of how well folkloric and romanticism fit together; he is similar to the Norwegian composer Edward Grieg. In any case, this concert is an everyday highlight for every music lover.

[@communitychannel]

welp, had to come here and listen after your vid

[@lolaboosey998]

Um. I thought you were dead!

[@SaccharineCHNOS]

Hi Natalie! Do you watch Two Set as well??? Since they are aussies!

[@Tybeena]

Wow, the crossover I was not expecting!

[@sneakysnakey3405]

We miss you Natalie!!

[@Dwang2011]

I know ray is probably not gonna read this but just let me say, ur playing brings me joy and happiness. thank you so much

[@lyt174]

He definitely deserves more recognition! Just see how powerful his playing is and how amazing the interpretation is

[@sophieliu4726]

I think Ray's interpretation of the Sibelius violin concerto brings out the wilderness like no one else. Best interpretation I've heard so far I am surprised by the amount of views and likes, Ray definitely deserves more

[@hungryfordog2492]

Let's all be honest, this is the best recording of the sibelius concerto.

[@dragondomestifier]

This must be the 1000th time I listen to this rendition and it is gets better every time.

[@haevm]

This performance made me cry so damn hard. It was a breathtaking display of both technical mastery and profound emotional depth. His bow seemed to draw raw, human anguish from the strings, yet balanced it with moments of ethereal beauty that left the audience suspended in awe. Each note was infused with such passion and precision that it felt as though he was not merely performing but channeling the very soul of the music.

[@TannerHoytFooty]

surprisingly i feel Ray's interpretation has more power than Maxim. And that's a sentence I never thought I'd use

[@echen1716]

Tanner Hoyt （

[@aaron5098]

This interpretation feels really jerky, especially compared to Vengerov's silky smooth rendition. Honestly, I find this interpretation by Chen absolutely revolting. I do like his other performances though.

[@TigeroL42]

Tanner Hoyt Power there is, much more than needed. Enough to make your ears bleed.

[@gabrielferreira5824]

I disagree. The Vengerov's interpretation is more transcendental, beautiful and elegant.

[@joshuaC.]

@@aaron5098 thats kind of rude but i do agree haha just a lot more politely worded😅

[@camrynscviolin]

By far my favorite recording of Sibelius right here.

[@s071302]

15:55 Cellist: *looks into camera* also Cellist: oops this is awkward

[@ayu3565]

Lmaoooo😂😂

[@tiger_king0811]

XDDDDDDD

[@chxrrypixels]

I think he’s looking at the conductor or ray not the camera.....

[@ILikeBirds]

@@chxrrypixels learn to take a joke pls

[@chxrrypixels]

@@ILikeBirds I’m literally just saying what I think. No need to get all pissy about it

[@lawrencewei3583]

The only reason I listen to this concerto are those double stops at 13:46 and 4:27

[@luizguilherme8416]

Then listen to 21:30 too

[@kikimeow5491]

lawrence wei omg I just listened to them and it sounds like heaven

[@kikimeow5491]

Luiz Guilherme there are no double stops at 21:30

[@luizguilherme8416]

@@kikimeow5491 I know ,but for me It's the reason why I listen to this concerto

[@user-ww2nd4co2p]

Same, they're just so great

[@iotaalpha]

i listened to this masterpiece while my great great great grandfather was on his deathbed.. i blasted that shi so loud my family couldn't hear his last words.. such a shame but sibelius violin concerto in d minor is truly a beautiful way to honor my great great great grandfather.. thank you for uploading this 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@kidbanjobebe3964]

wtf

[@segala7853]

"blasted that shi so loud my family couldn't hear his last words" 😭😭😭

[@beagsofo]

bro

[@hannaheggleton5869]

I’ve listened to the sibelius violin concerto before but I’ve never been so emotionally moved as when I heard Ray play it! Wonderful work! This is truly incredible.

[@CoolAccent]

Good grief. Ray, you own that stage and that concerto. OUTSTANDING performance!

[@parkercollins7946]

I’m a metal head that also appreciates classical here and there. Around 2:45ish bro is absolutely shredding.

[@jhahn716]

We drove to Nashville last night for Ray's performance with Nashville Symphony, first time watching such amazing concert in person.

[@lucienazario2786]

Ray Chen is a man of discipline, patience and perseverance. This is why he reached the top. He is one of the great violinists of the world because of his determination and hard work. Keep it up, Ray.!!! 👏👍🎉

[@eltonkam5747]

A difficult concerto to play well. He did it so beautifully. Yes, those double stopping are amazing!

[@CerennEla]

People in 2010: listens classical music for feeding their soul, feeling the music etc. People in 2020: listens classical music to understand twoset videos and jokes, comment something about twoset, spend time until Eddy's 3 mil sibelius drop :) Guess Im in the which one lol

[@Rin_z1L]

People in 2020 is like every lingling wannabes rite (of the spring) now.... SIMP SIBELIUS

[@JuanHernandez-ts2km]

Im in both

[@classicalviolinist2325]

@@JuanHernandez-ts2km Me too.

[@ethanl.1699]

At least TwoSet acts as a gateway drug lol I will admit that I wasn’t as into music until I watched some of their videos, I stopped watching them but their videos definitely helped me gain more interest and respect for the genre. I will admit though, some of their jokes beat a long dead horse lmao

[@cubanbach]

I am breathless and my eyes have tears... are there words for this feeling? I am not sure but there is something I am certain about: I was moved beyond any words that exist. Thank you, Ray....

[@cubanbach]

:)

[@sparklingmagnolia]

Almost every time I hear you play, I involuntarily smile! Thank you so much as always for the beautiful music!!🎶😌

[@sharafdafi4495]

It’s funny how everybody watches this after his comment on eddys

[@blixten2928]

Blame KZbin. It was the algorithm's idea.

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

Not everybody :) People who already knew about good classical music watched this video first, and a handful wouldn't have watched TwoSet's at all. I agree that it would be irresistible to watch Ray Chen's review of Brett and Eddy, and then *not* come to the video of the great professional violinist himself!

[@someone3195]

@@liamnevilleviolist1809 I think there is nothing to brag about or shame rly. Isn't it nice that non-musicians(or people who weren't interested beforehand) get to know more about classical music? It's okay if you knew it already, I just think the way you phrased your comment is not so nice..?

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

​@@someone3195 Yes I know what you mean. However some people don't know the full story... I phrased it as nicely as I could, considering that TwoSet (and their loyal fan following) are the reason why *three* of my viola students [8 years old, 9 and 12] *quit music entirely* after getting sick and tired of all the viola disses and jokes, and not only seeing it on what was once a beloved channel, but then being bullied at school by fellow classmates that had "just watched the latest TwoSet video and read the comments (and added to the viola jokes). I couldn't convince *any* of the students that their instrument was a fine instrument and that jokes are just jokes and there are real job and performance opportunities for violists.... so I felt like a failure as a teacher of 14 years, and feel into a depression for over a year consequently. Yes, TwoSet have done great things to motivate a younger generation into starting music or even sparking up the flame for passion again in violinists thinking of putting away their instrument after just learning the basics for a few years .. ... but some of TwoSet's actions have lead to *not so great things* as well....as mentioned above in this comment. So actually from my point of view, my comment is quite nice considering I even chose to put a compliment at the end. I have to finish on a low note as well (no pun intended) but actually in my city: there are ensembles and groups that will *not* even consider you as a joining member at auditions or similar processes if you so much as mention TwoSet, seeing as TwoSet has put out a lot of "junk-nothing-fluff" videos and "immature" videos that don't add much to classical music at all, it's just for laughs. The reason why said ensembles and groups choose their musicians accordingly is perfectly legitimate in my opinion considering they are searching for professionalism [as much as possible] and I am on their side with that to be perfectly honest. ....and I personally would like to see a beautiful classical concert of Beethoven, Grieg, Shostakovich, Paganini, Debussy .... *without* hula-hoops being involved. No disrespect to you personally at all either by the way - I've never met you and you seem nice enough (you didn't swear at me, and worded your comment nicely), and I do see your side of the picture in regards to my first comment. The people who do see my underlying bitterness in such comments *do* get the longer reply though, with a fuller personal story, and I have to say sorry about that!

[@someone3195]

@@liamnevilleviolist1809 I'm sorry for the case with students. But I think it's a normal thing and it doesn't necessarily mean you are a bad teacher or TwoSet is evil :D As you have mentioned, they are children and they might find understanding sarcasm and jokes difficult. I have studied in a music school for 5 years, and I had my own moments😂. (I'm not a musician tho) So, I see where your anger is coming from, but if there are issues, being passive aggressive or shaming isn't the way to solve them, I believe. I'm not trying to be their advocate or smth, just saying what I see. They r professional violinists, knowing the rules of classical music world as good as you, I believe. The amount of passion and respect they show for their work is incredible and respectable in my opinion. The youtube channel is created for fun, and there is nothing to diss saying "Playing while hula hooping is not professional!" Bc..? Of course it's not😂 Besides, the passive aggressive remark about not even being considered to join an ensemble if you mention TwoSet too much, is a little weird? I don't rly know how the qualification process goes, but in any type of application, where you would try to look professional, talking about a youtube channel isn't a smart move anyways. TwoSet violin is an entertainment channel created for fun and nothing else. I still think there is nothing to shame about it. Hope u don't see my comment as disrespectful. Just wanted to explain my perspective. Have a good day.

[@randomness1999]

Even someone with a heart of stone would be moved by this performance. Your gentle demeanor is a showcase of your self control.

[@oliviahowelll]

4:23 ngl im kinda crying

[@aagustinnnnnnnn]

😢

[@musiclover_true]

Fr I’m deeply touched

[@ajaranki5887]

Whoever is here, we are so lucky.. we get to experience this .. we get to feel complicated feelings of ecstasy ❤️

[@ashduino101]

15:33 the way he he nailed those harmonics is absolutely insane

[@MarianaGimeness]

I can't describe what I felt listenning to this masterpiece. Try to listen to it with you eyes closed and focus on the sounds its amazing

[@1niala]

I remember watching the final of the Queen Eisabeth competition back in 2009 when I was completely stunned by your performance. Decided to google you 6 years later only to find out your talent has no limits! Congratulation, you are on your way into becoming one of the world's greatest violinists! Thank you for sharing these videos!

[@practicboi40hrs46]

He already is one of the lead violinist of the century :)

[@dehanbadenhorst1398]

Wow, no one clapped between movements, what a nice audience

[@ariannaseri1656]

That cadenza😮 This is obviously the best version in KZbin

[@not_meepington]

You were amazing in Nashville! Without a doubt the greatest violin playing I’ve ever heard!

[@johnalexander301]

This is an amazing production. Direction, sound, video engineering are top-notch. The maestro and symphony are superb in the interpretation. Ray Chen is absolutely flawless in his technique and gives such an emotive performance. His heart and soul pour through his violin strings and create the most sublime music. Sibelius himself would cry if he heard this concerto performance. This is the very best of humanity on display. What a gift!! Thank you Ray. You are a treasure.

[@philipdevosmadni1344]

wow.. this is incredible.. i've heard sibelius violin concerto more than 1000 times and i couldn't expect it would gives me bomb again..

[@lolidkkimokimkim]

Legends said men start to cry at 4:21

[@snyot]

Ray, I just wanted to say thank you for being such a magnificent violinist... I'm kind of a newbie when it comes to violin in terms of experience but in 2 years I've progressed to the Rode Caprices and I'm finally getting a good foundation on violin. Your playing inspires me beyond recognition, and I hope one day I can play this beautiful concerto just like you! I've taken notes on your playing and using your style that I've somehow managed to understand a glimpse of, I've won many competitions! Thank you so much for inspiring me to follow my dreams every day!

[@MirandaMata-f3n]

this is perfection. i was 4 years old when this video went up to internet, and now im here, hearing it :3

[@hectormaestro2063]

Hahaha, I think Ray Chen is Ling Ling, the best Sibelius violín concerto i've ever heard; also, he is a world class soloist and what i see, a good person.

[@marlenamaizar888]

That’s 40 hours a day at work. 😎

[@duggiefresh8170]

That audience should be standing!!! That was the most athletic performance I have ever heard of the Sibelius.

[@Proud_Troll]

This is an expression of power, determination and endurance. I always try to think about what each piece sounds like.

[@micaellarivera6139]

I feel that the violinist with this melody transmits too many feelings, whenever I listen to it I feel a sense of nostalgia and sadness but it is a beautiful melody.

[@killerecho]

This performance is absolutely sublime. I've heard so many versions of this piece -and there are quite a few good ones out there - yet I keep coming back to this one. To me it's simply the best combination of technique, phrasing, musicality, orchestral balance, acoustics, down to the recording direction. Heck, even the audience managed to hold its applause between movements and keep the usual coughing to a minimum!