Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major op. 35 | Ray Chen - Queen Elisabeth Competition 2009

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    PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto in D major op. 35
    Allegro moderato 00:00
    Canzonetta 18:56
    Allegro vivacissimo 25:32
    Ray Chen, violin
    Belgian National Orchestra
    Gilbert Varga, conductor
    Queen Elisabeth Competition | Violin 2009, Final
    Brussels Centre for Fine Arts/Henry Le Boeuf Hall
    Excerpt from the RTBF programme 'Tempo, Concours Reine Elisabeth session d'été', by Thierry Loreau

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  • @RayChenViolinist
    @RayChenViolinist 2 роки тому +3319

    I miss potato quality - it helps cover up intonation mishaps hahaha

    • @tobecontinued6747
      @tobecontinued6747 2 роки тому +142

      wow it's the real ray chen :0

    • @HeliNoir
      @HeliNoir 2 роки тому +81

      So glad they uploaded this! Can't believe it's been 13 years since I started following you!

    • @daisy-yz5rw
      @daisy-yz5rw 2 роки тому +30

      !two days ago!!!!????

    • @owotuna
      @owotuna 2 роки тому +69

      I've only recently started getting into western classical music, but man, you've got me addicted to this Tchaikovsky violin concerto. I keep coming back to this video and the Seattle symphony one.

    • @agnes8657
      @agnes8657 2 роки тому +22

      Sounds amazing anyways 🥰

  • @johnolsen611
    @johnolsen611 2 роки тому +921

    Ray Chen is among one of the first worldwide renowned concert violinists to utilize the latest technological advances of the internet in a most personal manner. Although his generous offering reveals his less serious and warm character, one should never underestimate the extremely rare virtuosity and the impeccable technique he possesses.

  • @jessiahstalbirds.j.794
    @jessiahstalbirds.j.794 2 місяці тому +44

    OMG, he was only 19 or 20 years old at this point in time and already a world-renowned Virtuoso.

  • @june830
    @june830 22 дні тому +10

    Ray Chen's smile was so adorable even back then!
    Great performance!

  • @wwakkoppakko
    @wwakkoppakko 8 місяців тому +112

    He is not just a violinist, he is an actor, a dancer, and a conductor.

    • @wwakkoppakko
      @wwakkoppakko 8 місяців тому +17

      Oh yes, and a youtuber

    • @nij3859
      @nij3859 6 місяців тому +1

      ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

  • @irisce2799
    @irisce2799 2 роки тому +131

    Finally don’t have to watch 480p Ray

  • @eugene1197
    @eugene1197 2 роки тому +102

    Ray so young. Look at that wild hair

    • @wenxinli1374
      @wenxinli1374 13 днів тому

      his hair style is much better now

  • @adamdesanti6713
    @adamdesanti6713 9 місяців тому +172

    I simply cannot fathom how many tens of thousands of hours of practice it takes to be able to learn and play every single note from memory and with supreme virtuosity as the lead violinist in a 36-minute violin concerto composed by Tchaikovsky. How is that even humanly possible? I'm absolutely in awe.

    • @user-qy9ns7ke9q
      @user-qy9ns7ke9q 8 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/fh59nvRA52M/v-deo.html does this sound familiar? lol

    • @user-op8yc3vg6u
      @user-op8yc3vg6u 5 місяців тому +5

      Всё возможно.Мы,скрипачи,играем этот концерт в консерватории,он является обязательным на конкурсе им.Чайковского.Почти нет профессионального скрипача,который не играл бы этот концерт:)

    • @marcoschrispim3083
      @marcoschrispim3083 4 місяці тому +4

      wow.And here I am thinking the same thing. how phenomenal the human being is. I'll have to be born again and try to do the next thing, maybe in another generation.

    • @user-kp4ed8pf4h
      @user-kp4ed8pf4h 3 місяці тому +1

      fathom is my vocabulary word!❤😂And also phenomenal !👏 😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤

  • @user-ni9gz7bc1o
    @user-ni9gz7bc1o 16 днів тому +3

    Ray Chen, thé best violoniste ! ✨🎶🌹🎶❤️✨

  • @kimlee2946
    @kimlee2946 Рік тому +94

    Not just a great violinist. Great character and everything.

  • @yukiyavalentine5867
    @yukiyavalentine5867 4 місяці тому +11

    he's already so good back then, now even better ....... and more handsome

  • @alanlee320
    @alanlee320 6 місяців тому +26

    first prize!! and now Ray Chen is democratizing the best music for our next generation

  • @burburchacha
    @burburchacha 8 місяців тому +11

    Ray has improved so damn much since this performance!

    • @tomokomills
      @tomokomills 4 місяці тому

      Thats what I thought, too!!!!!! 💯

  • @markaprill6501
    @markaprill6501 6 місяців тому +16

    I know Ray from his UA-cam videos. Not just a great musician but a great teacher and seems to be a really nice guy too.

  • @johnun2592
    @johnun2592 10 місяців тому +12

    the greatest violinist from Taiwan, so gooooood! BRAVO!

  • @janekeleher3090
    @janekeleher3090 Рік тому +53

    I became aware of Ray Chen through the TwoSet violin channel. He is now on my bucket list to see someday!

    • @user-zl4dg5fg2o
      @user-zl4dg5fg2o Рік тому +1

      He has actually stayed at my house before

    • @omniyx7837
      @omniyx7837 Рік тому +1

      @@user-zl4dg5fg2o cap

    • @user-zl4dg5fg2o
      @user-zl4dg5fg2o Рік тому +1

      @@omniyx7837 aight believe what you want.

    • @kelvinsun5099
      @kelvinsun5099 Рік тому +1

      @@user-zl4dg5fg2o wait actually? What happened?

  • @petermartin2054
    @petermartin2054 3 місяці тому +8

    This is my favorite Violin Concerto and this performance and recording may be my favorite to date. The soloist and orchestra under Mr. Varga's conducting are as hand in glove. The playing of Mr. Chen is powerful, passionate and mature for a young man. I am so impressed that Ray Chen is deserving of being at the top of Olympus with the who's who of violinists. So impressive ! I love this in its entirety. Everybody all in all the way through. Kudos everyone and especially Ray Chen amd Maestro Gilbert Varga for a historic work of art. Thank you !!!

  • @volentezzetnelov3793
    @volentezzetnelov3793 2 роки тому +92

    Great performance.
    This is why Tchaikovsky needed to compose one only violin concerto.

  • @daffyduck4195
    @daffyduck4195 2 роки тому +66

    This young man deserve to be given a Stradivarius violin for concert performance.

    • @susanbryant6516
      @susanbryant6516 2 роки тому +5

      Haha, I get the joke

    • @g.970
      @g.970 8 місяців тому +2

      He has one now

    • @hazelco8622
      @hazelco8622 5 місяців тому +1

      Strads and other limited top tier violins have owners/collectors that lend it to such top violin soloists, sometimes for years at a time. This is a symbiotic, or mutually beneficial arrangement.

  • @stejan2915
    @stejan2915 Місяць тому +3

    My impression is that this concerto is like a toy for Chen. It is easy for him to play. It sounds so elegant and delicate under his fingers. He feels the music deeply with his heart and soul. I am amazed. Bravo. 🎉❤

  • @cmw9876
    @cmw9876 11 місяців тому +20

    Having just watched his live performance, I'd say he enjoys performing and is a lot of fun to see perform as well as listen to.

  • @melaniamonicacraciun9900
    @melaniamonicacraciun9900 11 місяців тому +5

    Let only music rule the world fans & let it sound just this good

  • @BlankCanvas88
    @BlankCanvas88 2 роки тому +44

    I bet sometimes the other violinists look at the soloist at rehearsal and think, “Why can’t that be me?” Then come showtime they be like “So glad that’s not me!” It’s such a vulnerable position!

  • @annettev.ekesparre9936
    @annettev.ekesparre9936 2 місяці тому +4

    This is so touching, honestly. Thank You Ray, for a Moment in Time you gave my soul a sense of inner Peace and gratitude for the World. And Music.

  • @NickYangSungYen
    @NickYangSungYen 2 роки тому +276

    So glad to see Queen Elisabeth Competition released this competition video. It's so precious and I have been searching him playing Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major for so long. From official web site knows Ray is the first prize winner of the year and you see his skill is already telling you that he will be one of the brightest violinists later on. Amazing!

    • @germangarciamartinez4097
      @germangarciamartinez4097 2 роки тому +6

      YES! It´s been stored accruing dust somewhere for 12 years.
      This is history.

  • @pumpkingirl1907
    @pumpkingirl1907 Рік тому +13

    I love how much Mr. Chen loves to play the violin!

    • @nss4472
      @nss4472 8 місяців тому

      This violín deserve to be loved to play. The Diamond.

  • @MaidenBklyn
    @MaidenBklyn Рік тому +24

    He looks so ecstatic whilst playing. Love his passion.

  • @davidfleming8436
    @davidfleming8436 11 місяців тому +9

    I love listening to and watching Ray Chen perform. Great technique and musicianship. Exciting.

  • @jeong-gikim5958
    @jeong-gikim5958 Рік тому +5

    秒前
    It's an unbelievable physical and concentration power to perfectly perform a work of such long time and high difficulty.

  • @sarahchung3970
    @sarahchung3970 5 місяців тому +3

    看了幾十次, 深深為指揮跟Ray Chen 著迷 很棒的演奏!

  • @JanetSalter65
    @JanetSalter65 3 місяці тому +3

    Beautiful! One of my favorites❤

  • @jason101other
    @jason101other Рік тому +32

    Can we give a shout out to the Belgian National Orchestra? They sound great

  • @enriquesanchez2001
    @enriquesanchez2001 Рік тому +16

    Ray, I just loved these lovely moments in your life - they bring JOY to me and everyone who listens to your performances ♥♥♥♥

  • @annelisemucoolname9225
    @annelisemucoolname9225 2 роки тому +50

    I'm completely adoring the Violinists energy and his expressions, he's having so much fun and I with him 😍

  • @reminworld
    @reminworld Рік тому +48

    This piece is one of my all time favourites but usually when played, I feel the orchestra falling to temptation to pick up speed and rush it. Here we have an excellent orchestra and a bravo performer who not only shows power and passion but real discipline in playing at the right speed. He uses those extra parts of a second to inject additional passion and power into his notes when required.
    Bravo Mr. Chen. You brought me to tears every time I listen to this. I keep coming back to it after watching other versions.

  • @christaherwig0404
    @christaherwig0404 2 роки тому +118

    Finally the whole concert in one and with a better quality. Ray Chen was already an outstanding violinist at the age of 19 and was already there with all his emotions. I like it so much and he always takes me on a journey into classical music🎻♥️🎶

  • @iiyayextooboii7734
    @iiyayextooboii7734 2 роки тому +32

    8:23 is my favorite part of the piece😍

    • @sweddishboi2739
      @sweddishboi2739 Рік тому +1

      yeah that whole section is just so melodic and powerful…. awesome piece

  • @davidfleming8436
    @davidfleming8436 8 місяців тому +3

    Not only do I love listening to Ray Chen play, but I love watching him!

  • @57kongking
    @57kongking 8 місяців тому +14

    I can't stop feeling my heart pounding with such a good music and performing, have a connection between ear, heart and tears wonderful!!!! pure genius

  • @user-uv7wo3kl8w
    @user-uv7wo3kl8w 2 роки тому +11

    どうして、こんなにも、こころ、ゆさぶる、えんそうができるのか?ふしぎ、あ――、すっかり、虜になって、しまいました。素晴らしい🎻❤️❤️❤️

    • @trippiecliff8311
      @trippiecliff8311 Рік тому

      You should watch his new recording of Tchaikovsky violin concerto in Cally's channel

  • @robertflynn6686
    @robertflynn6686 2 роки тому +28

    Sweet very sweet 🎻. The conductor is so good with young violinists.

  • @vitamin168
    @vitamin168 Рік тому +8

    Cannot believe this is a performance from the 20 years old guy.

  • @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym
    @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym Рік тому +15

    Ray Chen para mi es hoy por hoy el mejor violinista del orbe, siguen predominando en primer plano, los grandes amigos de México, la gran nación china, mis respetos y admiración por su tenacidad, entrega al arte y más que nada por su gran técnica y sensibilidad, los admiro.

    • @lehan5253
      @lehan5253 Рік тому

      hi, I actually don't get it but let me guess, it's Spanish hm
      hola, Como esta

  • @danieljones9266
    @danieljones9266 2 роки тому +31

    Cmon, just ridiculously good it's crazy

  • @HeliNoir
    @HeliNoir 2 роки тому +100

    12:50 I can't help but imagine Mr. Bean having a conversation with Ray
    In all seriousness, I just realized it has been 13 years since I first watched his Saint Saëns Introduction Et Rondo Capriccioso in this competition. Thank you for uploading this so we can now finally watch his Tchaikovsky Violin Concert! He has done and is still doing much good toward for the music community bringing more audiences and inspiring the next generations of musicians!

  • @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym
    @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym Рік тому +7

    Este joven tiene presencia, es esbelto, bien hecho, con personalidad, maneja el instrumento con pasión, disfruta lo que toca, siente las notas de su violin, siente un maridaje con su instrumento, acaricia las cuerdas y conoce a la perfección las notas musicales de la obra, en fin es el mejor violinista del universo, además hay otros adjetivos calificativos positivos qué se me escapan de la mente, en fin es el mesías del violin de siglo 21.

  • @CeciliaTan
    @CeciliaTan 2 роки тому +241

    I find myself being fascinated by Ray's reversible bow-tie. Suitable for whether the orchestra is in white or black tie on any given night! (Gorgeous playing, Ray. It's fun to contrast this with your recent rendition with the Seattle Symphony!)

    • @blauespony1013
      @blauespony1013 Рік тому +5

      Hi Cecilia. That is actually why I walked in here today :-D

    • @MarkWilliams-ix1qf
      @MarkWilliams-ix1qf Рік тому +8

      The same music. But I guarantee he is more famous for his poised recovery from a broken string at Seattle years later.

    • @Pnumi
      @Pnumi Рік тому +1

      @@MarkWilliams-ix1qf Well said

  • @wendyshipley787
    @wendyshipley787 Місяць тому +1

    Incredible ! So Beautiful !... What a skillful musician !!!
    Thank you !!!

  • @dragonlady5251
    @dragonlady5251 Рік тому +34

    wow.. I am in love with your playing Mr. Chen.. I listened to so many violinist and by far you have the intonation and the soul of the song. I have listened to so many players and I listen to your solos the most because you have a unique quality that I have not heard ...in this lifetime or perhaps the others I have lived. It is magical. It is as if I am in the time period and I transcend to that magical arena of the composer and musician creating this beautiful melody.. I feel every note and transition and everlasting movement of this song.

  • @alandeutsch9987
    @alandeutsch9987 Рік тому +7

    oh man i'm so glad they uploaded this. i was getting tired of the shitty screen recordings

  • @g.970
    @g.970 8 місяців тому +5

    You look so different here except I recognize those facial expressions. 😂. I love listening to you

  • @susanahatam5268
    @susanahatam5268 11 місяців тому +3

    Outstanding Performance by Ray Chen!

  • @TheSparshofMusic-wn7de
    @TheSparshofMusic-wn7de Місяць тому +1

    It sounds amazing!👍👍

  • @user-yu9df8ht4y
    @user-yu9df8ht4y 9 днів тому

    Really he never miss even one note in million notes.

  • @user-ly9lx8mu7q
    @user-ly9lx8mu7q Рік тому +3

    Этот молодой человек оставляет впечатление счастливого человека - он нашёл себя в этом... правда, иногда он кажется нашкодившим мальцо́м, иногда вполне щедрым и душевным в своих розыгрышах - но насколько понимает - что исполнительская стезя чаще бывает тернистой, нежели усыпанной розами...но такое чувство, что Рей просто играет исполнителя на скрипке - в этом он однозначно много преуспел и достиг... и тон его феноменальный - артист природжённый точно.

  • @RaimundoNonato-nk9sc
    @RaimundoNonato-nk9sc 11 місяців тому +5

    Incrível beleza! Não canso de ouvir!!😢

  • @teresasylviaaltamiranorive8785

    Lo veo y lo veo y me gusta mucho, es hermoso. Hay magia en la forma como toca el violín, felicidades Ray Chen eres magico

  • @hamida4634
    @hamida4634 Рік тому +4

    Здравствуйте. Благодарю вас уважаемые музыканты! Благодарю композитора Петра Ильича Чайковского за радость, негу, все эмоции, за все то, что дает ваша музыка дорогой маэстро, вы всегда живы, люди любят вашу музыку!!!! ❤

  • @gabriellafeher5469
    @gabriellafeher5469 9 місяців тому

    Awesome performance, just superb!!

  • @Love-Is-Kind
    @Love-Is-Kind 2 роки тому +56

    This was quite a lovely & even fantastic "experience"! I had to deliberately breathe several times because some moments captures my breath. I enjoyed being able to sit still quietly and simply appreciate this exquisite artistic masterful performance. Splendid! Amazing! Well done!

  • @rosernabona9364
    @rosernabona9364 9 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful. Marvellous

  • @daisy-yz5rw
    @daisy-yz5rw 2 роки тому +7

    wow its amazing to hear how much his violin playing has developed in all those years... even though back then he is already so mingling....

  • @vincentnes
    @vincentnes 2 роки тому +3

    Wow! he was so young!!

  • @edithcifuentes9079
    @edithcifuentes9079 Рік тому +1

    Maravillosa interpretacion 🎶🌷👏

  • @marityyost664
    @marityyost664 Рік тому +4

    Concierto conmovedor,excelente solista y orquesta,un verdadero regalo para disfrutar !!!!!

  • @hughbryant1326
    @hughbryant1326 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant and amazing. I really enjoyed watching a virtuoso performing this piece. Thank you.

  • @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym
    @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym Рік тому +4

    Este es un concierto interpretado inmaculada mente, es el concierto perfecto señores y el más bello del orbe.

  • @davidl9781
    @davidl9781 4 місяці тому

    A winning performance. Amazing!

  • @tomokomills
    @tomokomills 6 місяців тому

    Sublime!!!!! Bravissimo! 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

  • @georgegilkey8751
    @georgegilkey8751 2 роки тому +93

    Someone practiced his 40 hours.

  • @mrpetef
    @mrpetef 6 місяців тому +2

    Amazing!

  • @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym
    @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym Рік тому +3

    Este joven Chen, esta enorme esta tocando extraordinariamente superior, no hay que perderlo de vista.

  • @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym
    @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym Рік тому +1

    Por enésima vez vuelvo a escuchar la mejor obra maestra para violin mejor escrita de la humanidad en todos los tiempos, y de los que vienen, en las manos maravillosas y la sensibilidad inmensa de Ray Chen el joven que ha marcado un parteaguas en la forma de tocar, antes de Ray Chen y después de Ray Chen, es para mi la gloria celestial más imponente qué he escuchado, Ray Chen de la mano de piotr illich tchaikovski, para que quiero más, directo a la felicidad.

  • @TINA10000
    @TINA10000 2 дні тому

    這一首也太難了,冠軍真的是實至名歸

  • @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym
    @RobertoGonzalez-jz7ym Рік тому +2

    Ahora chan es mi gran ídolo, qué manera de tocar, es más que perfecto, oigan lo.

  • @rosernabona9364
    @rosernabona9364 9 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations ❤

  • @user-nv2qn5ko9k
    @user-nv2qn5ko9k 4 місяці тому

    WOW! LOVE THIS! YOU GOOD RAY!

  • @farwaywang7933
    @farwaywang7933 Рік тому +2

    很细腻很有起承转合的起伏感,超级棒!!!!!!!

  • @whatever4929
    @whatever4929 9 місяців тому +1

    I ADORE HIM!

  • @francinebaumstuck9165
    @francinebaumstuck9165 9 місяців тому

    Très belle interprétation !.

  • @cavalcanti_
    @cavalcanti_ 7 місяців тому +2

    a alegria dele é contagiante

  • @user-tl1rd3kj8b
    @user-tl1rd3kj8b 8 місяців тому +3

    첫 선율로 끝났네요. 소름소름 브라보

  • @irinafrantova7821
    @irinafrantova7821 11 місяців тому +1

    Браво!

  • @jennieliang6861
    @jennieliang6861 2 роки тому +1

    超级喜欢RAY对柴小协的诠释

  • @Bosshog-WealthHealthBetterment
    @Bosshog-WealthHealthBetterment 9 місяців тому +1

    I feel like the ending for this give the 1812 Overture a run for its money. Just so incredible. Tchaikovsky just seems so able to finish with flare.

  • @maryyueil
    @maryyueil Рік тому +7

    Did Ray Chen Win this competotion? Outstanding performance.🎻

  • @rosariocalosur7802
    @rosariocalosur7802 Рік тому +2

    The best version i saw was that of David Oistrakh with the Moscow symphony. David was the master and the conductor and orchestra followed his pace. There is a tendency to be sucked into the frenzy of this composition but David's performance was in full control and he really gave emphasis where it should be.

  • @wanyuhuang8802
    @wanyuhuang8802 6 місяців тому +2

    9'52"for both the soloist and a grand view of the orchestra...awesome!!!
    Because this tells Ray will soon cut the orchestra off with the cadenza!😊

  • @trinigalfly
    @trinigalfly Рік тому +2

    Well done!

  • @erikrodriguez2332
    @erikrodriguez2332 Рік тому +1

    Bellisimo!! 👏👏🙏

  • @aaronnam1444
    @aaronnam1444 Рік тому +2

    Dear ray, it's me, Kevin Kumars apprentice, like anakin Skywalker and obi won kenobi...everything is a form of power. Seeing, breathing, thinking, are all forms of power. Do you see what I mean? Your vibrato, your bow grip, are both forms of power. What does your power tell you to do? Listen to your power.

  • @Artist_Aejoo
    @Artist_Aejoo Рік тому +2

    So touching ❤️
    Bravo 👏👏👏

  • @meiangie
    @meiangie 11 місяців тому +1

    Bravo!

  • @benjaminbon7621
    @benjaminbon7621 Рік тому +1

    🇫🇷🙏 Magistral ! 🏆

  • @user-pe7xq1yu3m
    @user-pe7xq1yu3m Місяць тому

    이 분도 즐기면서 하네요 너무 좋다 ❤

  • @bobcorvette3393
    @bobcorvette3393 7 місяців тому +3

    Hello, first of all, congratulations for your talent! even if it is a compliment that you must hear regularly, I would like to address it to you. just a question about the contact point of your index finger on the bow. Have you changed position since then? it seems that from now on you are on the first phalanx in contact with the wand.

  • @SmokingJoe62
    @SmokingJoe62 5 місяців тому

    Sublime ❤

  • @user-yy7di5de3g
    @user-yy7di5de3g 5 місяців тому +1

    Оркестр великолепен.

  • @user-rt1ih8lm5z
    @user-rt1ih8lm5z 3 місяці тому

    Истинное искусство, Музыка не требует перевода🎼✨

  • @user-kp4ed8pf4h
    @user-kp4ed8pf4h 3 місяці тому

    very nice!🎉🎉🎉😊❤❤🎉🎉🎉