TOP 20 GREATEST CLASSICAL VIOLIN INTROS 🎻

[@RayChenViolinist]

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[@coltonclark1901]

Yo my orchestra is going on tour in April and is gonna be at your concert in Seattle I'm super exited!

[@agatafurczyk9149]

[@prabhakaransingh6679]

Man I would really love if u do a reaction video to roman Kim's violin pieces

[@neontetra5766]

Hey Ray, could you please make a video of your favorite violin pieces, top 20? curious to know your favorites!

[@marikothecheetah9342]

Go easy on the bow! They want to live, I mean play, too! :D Great video, as usual.

[@RayChenViolinist]

Accidentally uploaded a potato quality draft version yesterday 💀 HENCE WHY SOME OF YOU EARLY BIRDS HAVE ALREADY SEEN IT

[@ameliakowalska2440]

Thank you again😉for such a wonderful performance 👏👏👏👏

[@iosif.stanescu]

Yep

[@iosif.stanescu]

No problem.❤❤

[@ducks5377]

hehehe 🤭

[@Wandyissocute]

I was like ehh Ray don’t usually just post it anyway It’s Ray who care lol

[@viniciusantoss]

Ray is not himself without breaking a bow hair in the first few seconds of playing lol. Marvelous playing from both musicians! :)

[@elliotarundella7581]

HAHA yes! I hate it when people say you're playing too aggressively if your hair breaks, it's just different for every player, and Ray is a beautiful player!

[@cleavonolivera801]

I love how the transitions between each piece is so smooth and almost seamless

[@DamonZB]

15 to 16 was hilarious 😂

[@a0918ling]

I really enjoy every album of yours on YT music, as well as this wonderful performance.

[@RayChenViolinist]

Thank you so much! I will treat myself to ice cream tomorrow🍦

[@jonathanjunior-r8i]

😮

[@marianaitriago6299]

Ray has mastered the violin...and the facial expressions to perfection.😅

[@CommanderChaos8]

Especially the eyebrows

[@sheijuna]

3:54 MY JOY WHEN I HEARD THIS!!! Love this intro so so so much!!

[@risingunity6446]

The transition from Csardas to Chaconne was SMOOTHHH

[@sabrinai]

Can proudly say after going to twoset uni, I recognized 15 pieces/movements! Thanks so much for this fun "arrangement" of all these pieces together!

[@MrNigelTBean]

Pagannini, Vivaldi and Beethoven for me. All were fabulous. I love your passion and the emotion you bring to your playing.

[@かぴぱら39]

バイオリンを自由自在に弾き 今まで聴いたことのない雑味の無い透き通った音色は癒される。 聴けば聴くほど心が落ち着く。

[@pace_18]

Your music connects with people, and I think that's what makes you different from just another good violinist. Thank you for sharing the beauty of music

[@yishihara55527]

Yes...like Coca Cola.

[@pace_18]

@@yishihara55527 exactly

[@Exayevie]

2:22 Thank God, I was waiting for that the whole video 😅

[@carolhayes7750]

me too! that loose bow hair was driving me crazy!😂 (although I was actually hoping it was going to be the Sibelius. but that was the very next one!)

[@Msmcarlos]

Same here… ocd kicked in i guess😂😂😂

[@MachaLatte123]

I find the Sibelius intro way too dramatic and too fragmented / choppy. I prefer the violin solo start as a sustained whisper and steadily build up the intensity.

[@Sillyfishy7]

@@MachaLatte123he meant the part ray removed the snapped bow hair lol

[@Dilsli]

There are so many years of blood, sweat and tears in the making of a video like this! All the practice to get to this level! Wow! A big shout out to all fantastic musicians out there!

[@SaeMatsunaga]

Thanks for sharing this, Ray! I am always amazed by how colorful your sound is. In one piece, it was very soft and sweet, then in another, it quickly switched to full of sorrow and agony. Big shout out to Julio too, I appreciate you two working together to make this video for us!

[@mannarachelg]

y’all why didn’t I know tonic was FREE till now like 😭 just installed it and I already feel inspired to learn a piece or two I’ve heard people play. though reviews say it’s buggy it’s been working fine for me till now but I LOVE the concept and the fact that it’s made by a genuine musician to millions of others. Much love!! ❤️

[@mikeolson1194]

Ray, you're amazing whether you're playing a concert, playing with someone in a restaurant or airport, or playing for a cartoon. It's fun to watch you so effortlessly knock out these incredible pieces.

[@wayallen831]

Did anyone notice a bird fly over when he played Spring by Beethoven? How fitting!

[@robertoalvarez88]

Dude, you and Julio rock!!! I still remember sitting front row at a recital you gave at Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego in 2015. Best classical concert ever!!

[@christaherwig0404]

It's unbelievable to me how Ray changes at such a speed. The transitions are incredibly well done. An absolute pleasure with Julio 🎶🎻❤️🎹🎶

[@ValerieMikhail]

Love ur trills, harmonics,and that left hand pizz like it took me a while to realise it was your left hand like that is powerful.

[@ealston0826]

so proud of myself because I recognized them all. I don't play an instrument but, I love classical music.

[@cthdacentroterapeuticoholi3284]

Music on string instruments FASCINATES me, but the Violin is MY FAVORITE. The way you interpret each melody makes my life more happy. My patients really like it, they relax and feel HAPPY. Thank you for every video you share here Infinite Blessings 🙏

[@emelle9705]

In a master artist’s hands, like your’s, Ray, I love that the violin can be both brightly evocative and hauntingly retrospective at the same time. The emotional depths of each expression are like the great storytellers of history. I can feel my heart beat slow or the sublime rush of anticipation with each movement of the bow. ❤

[@quintonkuhn]

Absolutely breathtaking. Amazing job musicians!

[@zyukar1301]

Minor corrections: 3:07 is actually the third movement, and I'm pretty sure the order of Ysaye and Bach were reversed at 4:35 😅

[@runknownz3606]

The Bach partita Prelude is one of my favorite pieces and discovering the Preludio - Ysaye for the first time was incredible! Loved it, thanks for doing this!

[@MrAlan0151]

Love this player, brilliant, with a sense of fun.

[@ecalpon1]

Wish there’s full versions of each piece!! Didn’t want him to stop and switch! Love the passionate playing. Thank you!

[@ajessm]

Love the way Ray's demeanour changes as he gets into the emotion of each piece. No wonder it was exhausting. Fantastic performance.

[@norenemorrow6362]

I just love watching you play because your facial expressions always reflect the emotions you feel in each piece. There is no doubt that you love what you do……..And your playing isn’t to shabby either. 😊 Bravo!

[@RayChen-op8zb]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@xx3xx3]

Those transitions are very satisfying

[@theprojectofgiving3886]

Your facial expressions and the way fou feel what you're playing is what makes the music even more palpable ❤

[@megumilow491]

Wonderful compilations and how beautifully Ray had played each pieces. It felt like a story had been told by different composer.

[@jh.y00N]

There are tons of concerts and videos out there, but this one really showcases the amazing chemistry between Ray and Julio in an impactful way! It's the best! I love the breath of the two of you playing together! 🥹💖

[@raullcalzadilla3541]

Thank you for playing so beautifully. I am not a musical person but I was emotional along with you and the pianist.

[@HeiHei-go1pb]

Thanks

[@JesperFahey]

you are such a great violinist, not only is your playing literally music to my ears, but also your facial expressions are extremely entertaining as well- you look like your'e having a great time, i wish i look so happy when im practicing lol

[@rosyrong734]

Every piece is so beautifully connected. Love all of them ❤.

[@lucienazario2786]

That's okay Ray. It is always amazing and very entertaining to watch you play so beautifully!!! Your music is full of emotions.

[@lucienazario2786]

Congratulations Ray and of course Julio Elizalde who has played with you all these years.... even during your early years as a solo concert violinist. Hats off to the two of you. Keep going!!!

[@Wandyissocute]

0:12 the hair bow give up on it life Ray is too powerful !

[@Finn.285]

I really love the hook, it‘s so beautiful und reflects the feelings of the song perfectly 😍🎵😌

[@2LUV3VIOLin28]

This video was just Ray riding a emotional rollor coaster:) Wonderful job to both musicians! I recognize all but no.18.

[@chris2lsy]

The transition is sooo smooth the connection is perfect

[@davidtruong9367]

Master Class of the all-time classics. Keep up the great work bringing class , talent and style to this wonderful art.

[@gae11e]

2:25, the moment I was finally relieved !! 😂 Couldn't take my eyes off of that hair bow until then.

[@debbyhsieh2937]

So smooth for each transaction ❤ and Ray always so passionate for his music

[@Randmeister52]

Working on the Bruch along with one of my students. I especially love the last movement 😀 I recognized all, that's what I get for teaching violin 😉

[@eugeniapryor45]

He makes his instrument sing.......so beautiful!

[@Li_Zi]

I love your creativity. You inspire the young generation to have fun with classical music.🥰The transitions between songs are amazing, I've never seen a compilation like this before. I went to two of your concerts in Germany and Cologne. We are waiting for you in Poland!❤❤

[@PK-ms5fb]

An amazing collection of violin pieces played by one of the most amazing violinists of our time. ❤❤❤ I know all except No.3 on this list.

[@watchthisOo]

Great video! Some minor corrections: 3:05 (No 11) is the 3rd movement, not the 1st and at 4:35 No 16 and No 17 are swapped around :)

[@Shtikface]

Now they gotta reupload again...16 and 17 wasn't swapped in the previous upload how did that happen?

[@Pedro_Larroza]

Btw, the intro to the 1st mvt of the Saint-Saëns is totally badass as well. (not as much technically, but emotionally). It manages to get to a "peak" moment before even leaving the G string.

[@sarahcowan1489]

I only recognized 3!! Guess I'll keep listening...Ray is amazing ❤️

[@deborahendersby7234]

Recognised them all. Played do beautifully that I wept ❤

[@russellli2297]

Omg, just got tix to your June 7 th Violin recital in HK. Can’t wait to listen to you playing the Dance of the goblins. Am bringing my two boys along, as they are deeply inspired by you! Thanks for uploading interesting KZbin videos. You are making an impact!

[@ajr1910]

I don’t play violin but I know almost all of these pieces from twoset

[@juliegill6278]

So do I, although I have saved recordings of Ray playing a lot of them.

[@sulzo7835]

더할 나위 없이 좋은 곡들을 레이의 연주로 듣는것 + 시시각각 변하는 그의 장난꾸러기같은 표정을 보는것😊😂 이 영상 너무 좋다❤

[@theashrebornagain]

I hope to one day be 1/1000 this good... so emotional!!!

[@caromurray6152]

Love Bruch’s violin concerto.☺️

[@missrobbiedee6146]

As a transgender woman from England now living in Florence Oregon USA, after studying years ago at the Royal colleges in London I pulled out of the orchestral scene and took my playing into the churches in the US. But while living in Oklahoma for some 29+ years, I discovered my tried self, I got basically kicked out of the churches and took to the streets instead. Seven years ago I moved to the ONW coast, Florence Oregon. I love it here and often perform inside and outside to the public. A piece I ha Ave always wanted to play is Zigeunerweisen. I love this work. If your could ever show a way of how to speed up playing the fast section and also the very first run of the work, I would really appreciate that. Thank you! Mrs Robbie Dee Smith

[@DUSHIMIMANACedrick-dw4cj]

pianist is absolutely great

[@kristingarson2413]

I can see that a lot of work went into this. This is very creative! Bravo! You created "Introduction Junction!"

[@JWentu]

here's my results: "I didn't know the piece": 1 (Wieniawski) "I should have recognized it but I didn't": 5 "I recognized it": 14 Monti: I thought Ravel Tzigane (Shame) Bach: I didnt understand that Ysaye was finished Bruch: I am so ashamed by this... I thought Beethoven 3rd Bazzini: I know the tune, I never ever remember author nor title SaintSaens: simply didnt come to mind (time pressure is terrible, it makes you say stupid things...) I give myself a generous 7 out of 10 but I deeply disappointed myself Anyways: very nice quiz video! I love the fact that you proposed the same piece two non-consecutive times to trick players! well done!

[@Ch215t1anxyz]

I play youtube music in my background when I work on other tasks. When I heard this, I have to take a look. It's so good.

[@RayChen-op8zb]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ValerieMikhail]

My face after hearing the very first note and the last one was inforgetable like that blew my mind (i’ve been playing violin for 4 yrs and that got me.)

[@mellissadalby1402]

The opening for Paganini 24 is a very catchy bit, I’m still trying to do it. If I practice really hard for another 1000 years, I still won’t be able to do it as well as you. Ray Chen ROCKS!

[@jiayiisconfused3103]

honestly feeling very proud that ive learnt a good couple of these during my violin-learning days... as i'm studying abroad i havent been able to practice in a very long time but i really dont think i'll ever forget lol. it'll stay with me

[@naneddy2343]

I do not play the violin, but my mom did. I recognized 14 of them that were ones she played. Another one I recognized as it is one a favorite Leahy recording- Cape Breton fiddler. The other 4 from albums my mom listened to frequently.

[@coin5555]

4:52 watched you and Julio perform this a few days ago in Boulder. (You know, where someone from the audience proposed marriage afterwards?!) It was, without question, the best performance of any piece I have ✨ ever ✨ seen. It was a privilege to experience!

[@natehirsh]

You are so gifted Sir. My deepest admiration to you. It is incredible how you master so much complicated and difficult to perform musical masterpieces.

[@malenacolombo3064]

I can't play any musical instruments. It's my biggest frustration. That's why I rejoice listening to you, great guys 👏👏👏👏 Thank you soooo much for this 💕💜💕

[@annairons1369]

Super talented I loved it Thankyou

[@RayChen-op8zb]

❤❤❤❤🥰

[@Ilcannone1743aficionado]

Bravo, I'm familiar with all of those, but the Paganini part is just from another world....Thank you!!!! I keep myself motivated just doing violin test!!! I have around 30 and keep growing....I do appreciate taking your time to do this videos...LV

[@lazychickenugget]

Dang, the transitions are smooth af!!😊❤

[@ruggledug]

Beautiful! And what a delight to hear you play these!

[@penelopethompson2053]

¡You are a Rock Star Ray Chen! No... you are way way better any rock star I have ever experienced. I am blown away by your brilliance.

[@conradgittins4476]

On ya Ray. That's a lot of fun. I'm familiar with all of those intros and have even played some. The Spring sonata is a favourite.

[@ggfla6735]

The horse hairs are flying everywhere.Such great play.

[@ViolinHobby]

Ray is the most creative violinist on our planet 😮

[@ilamel]

Oh Ray, I love the passion and intensity that exude from your face when you play. Just amazing. I hope I can hear you playing live in a concert hall one day.

[@keagengertse366]

Your Csardas Ray is absolutely amazing! Sounds like a French Cafe experience. Love it!

[@TheSparshofMusic-wn7de]

Amazing!👍👍👍

[@eltonkam5747]

Trying to remember the sequence of playing all these famous song introductions is probably more difficult than playing the actual pieces☺️! You did have a good memory!! You have to co-ordinate with the pianist too. He has to remember when to come in too to join you.

[@lazychickenugget]

AHHHH so many of my favourite pieces here!!!

[@rosaloretto3818]

Não é só uma técnica. É tocar com a Alma. Nunca é igual ou banal. A cada dia é um passo a mais em direção ao Divino. Sublime talento ❤️👏👏👏

[@KhenJison]

The pianist is great tooo❤❤

[@magkal8690]

Thank you for reminding me I should listen more often the entire concerts or pieces of this great music...

[@XontrosInstrumentals]

correct me if im wrong but 17 was ysaye sonata 2 not the actual Bach partita Also 11 was the 3rd not 1st movement

[@sarasate89]

Absolutely amazing! I'd love to hear each of these in full. I'm hoping one day I'll get to see you live in concert, if you come to London again!

[@和子長谷川]

心揺さぶられるえんそうにうたれました🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@RayChen-op8zb]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ragytag]

You’re so talented

[@NgocAnhNguyen-1501]

The way he plays the violin is like telling a story, and this video makes me curious about the body and the ending of those stories 😂. And I don't know why but my heart suddenly felt warm when I saw him wiping the sweat at the end of the video. I don't know if one day I will be able to hear him play violin in person, but I will be very happy if that day comes. ❤

[@YYWYYWYYW]

Love this video! U guys are amazing! Pls make a part 2.. part 3…. ! ✨ Thanks Ray and Julio!❤🎻

[@danielrodak4383]

How about 20 best cadenzas?

[@thelifeofcamila]

I absolutely love watching Ray play.

[@flagella1337]

Fantastic violin. And, credits to the pianist too!

[@purpletiger9313]

Halfway through I suddenly got the same feeling I get when listening to The Beatles "LOVE" CD, a compilation of Beatles tunes transitioned and mixed by Giles Martin, George Martin's son. Smooth segues, classic music, you have to love it. Nice job maestro Chen!

[@LiamThomasviolinist]

This is awesome, Ray! I love this video because I recognized a lot of these pieces and it’s inspiring to see the repertoire up ahead. Right now I am working on the Bruch Finale, and it is very fun and exciting to play.

[@BlizzardLegends]

I wish I could play violin as beautifully as you do.

[@alish1895]

18/20. As a piano player, I am reasonably happy. Stumbled on Wieniawski and on Saint-Saëns’ VC no. 3

[@hychen4799]

6/8、好喜歡陳銳的提琴演奏，太厲害了，好好聽，貝多芬的提琴奏鳴曲，春，好聽，好好聽