TOP 20 GREATEST CLASSICAL VIOLIN INTROS 🎻

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
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    Reuploaded for HD version (and perhaps crediting the “Spring” Sonata to the wrong guy XD)
    Recorded with pianist Julio Elizalde ( / juliothepianist ) at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music

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  • @RayChenViolinist
    @RayChenViolinist  7 месяцев назад +145

    Are you looking for practice motivation? Good news, I have it ready for you on Tonic: tonicmusic.app/join-in 🎉 Join the largest practice community in the world

    • @coltonclark1901
      @coltonclark1901 7 месяцев назад +4

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

    • @agatafurczyk9149
      @agatafurczyk9149 7 месяцев назад +2

    • @prabhakaransingh6679
      @prabhakaransingh6679 7 месяцев назад +7

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

    • @neontetra5766
      @neontetra5766 7 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @marikothecheetah9342
      @marikothecheetah9342 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @RayChenViolinist
    @RayChenViolinist  7 месяцев назад +726

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

    • @ameliakowalska2440
      @ameliakowalska2440 7 месяцев назад +11

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

    • @iosif.stanescu
      @iosif.stanescu 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yep

    • @iosif.stanescu
      @iosif.stanescu 7 месяцев назад

      No problem.❤❤

    • @ducks5377
      @ducks5377 7 месяцев назад +1

      hehehe 🤭

    • @Wandyissocute
      @Wandyissocute 7 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @viniciusantoss
    @viniciusantoss 7 месяцев назад +627

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

    • @elliotarundella7581
      @elliotarundella7581 7 месяцев назад +12

      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
    @cleavonolivera801 7 месяцев назад +272

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

    • @VinnyRune
      @VinnyRune 7 месяцев назад +2

      15 to 16 was hilarious 😂

  • @Exayevie
    @Exayevie 7 месяцев назад +126

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

    • @carolhayes7750
      @carolhayes7750 7 месяцев назад +7

      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
      @Msmcarlos 7 месяцев назад +2

      Same here… ocd kicked in i guess😂😂😂

    • @MachaLatte123
      @MachaLatte123 7 месяцев назад +2

      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
      @Sillyfishy7 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @marianaitriago6299
    @marianaitriago6299 7 месяцев назад +53

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

  • @sabrinai
    @sabrinai 7 месяцев назад +93

    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!

  • @a0918ling
    @a0918ling 7 месяцев назад +53

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

    • @RayChenViolinist
      @RayChenViolinist  7 месяцев назад +53

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

  • @mikeolson1194
    @mikeolson1194 4 месяца назад +7

    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
    @wayallen831 7 месяцев назад +78

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

  • @mannarachelg
    @mannarachelg 7 месяцев назад +34

    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!! ❤️

  • @SaeMatsunaga
    @SaeMatsunaga 7 месяцев назад +66

    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!

  • @pace_18
    @pace_18 7 месяцев назад +45

    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
      @yishihara55527 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes...like Coca Cola.

    • @pace_18
      @pace_18 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@yishihara55527 exactly

  • @zeereep9521
    @zeereep9521 3 месяца назад +6

    I think they left out the part where the pianist was just playing by himself when some random passer-by asked "excuse me, can you play, um, everything?" and then they just spontaneously did this.

  • @sheijuna
    @sheijuna 6 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @MrNigelTBean
    @MrNigelTBean 7 месяцев назад +15

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

  • @ajr1910
    @ajr1910 7 месяцев назад +12

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

    • @juliegill6278
      @juliegill6278 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @Dilsli
    @Dilsli 7 месяцев назад +8

    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!

  • @rosyrong734
    @rosyrong734 19 дней назад +1

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

  • @Wandyissocute
    @Wandyissocute 7 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @ggfla6735
    @ggfla6735 Месяц назад +1

    The horse hairs are flying everywhere.Such great play.

  • @christaherwig0404
    @christaherwig0404 7 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @robertoalvarez88
    @robertoalvarez88 7 месяцев назад +8

    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!!

  • @norenemorrow6362
    @norenemorrow6362 5 месяцев назад +4

    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!

  • @runknownz3606
    @runknownz3606 7 месяцев назад +8

    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!

  • @quintonkuhn
    @quintonkuhn 7 месяцев назад +9

    Absolutely breathtaking. Amazing job musicians!

  • @ecalpon1
    @ecalpon1 7 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @rafaelterrazas9957
    @rafaelterrazas9957 3 месяца назад +5

    BEAUTIFUL. I RECOGNIZED ALL OF THEM. I PLAYED VIOLIN FOR OVER 50 YEAR'S. I WOULD STILL BE PLAYING, BUT I INJURED MY LEFT HAND. I NEED SURGERY, SO HOPEFULLY ONE DAY I'LL BE BACK AT IT. 👍

  • @risingunity6446
    @risingunity6446 Месяц назад

    The transition from Csardas to Chaconne was SMOOTHHH

  • @DUSHIMIMANACedrick-dw4cj
    @DUSHIMIMANACedrick-dw4cj 3 месяца назад +2

    pianist is absolutely great

  • @lucienazario2786
    @lucienazario2786 7 месяцев назад +10

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

    • @lucienazario2786
      @lucienazario2786 7 месяцев назад

      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!!!

  • @ealston0826
    @ealston0826 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @Ch215t1anxyz
    @Ch215t1anxyz 5 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @emelle9705
    @emelle9705 5 месяцев назад +1

    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. ❤

  • @ajessm
    @ajessm 7 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @raullcalzadilla3541
    @raullcalzadilla3541 7 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @xx3xx3
    @xx3xx3 5 месяцев назад +1

    Those transitions are very satisfying

  • @flagella1337
    @flagella1337 4 месяца назад +1

    Fantastic violin. And, credits to the pianist too!

  • @annairons1369
    @annairons1369 4 месяца назад +3

    Super talented I loved it Thankyou

  • @kaymill5565
    @kaymill5565 4 месяца назад +1

    That Vivaldi is so special!

  • @KhenJison
    @KhenJison 2 месяца назад +1

    The pianist is great tooo❤❤

  • @davidtruong9367
    @davidtruong9367 4 месяца назад +1

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

  • @deborahendersby7234
    @deborahendersby7234 3 месяца назад +1

    Recognised them all. Played do beautifully that I wept ❤

  • @MrAlan0151
    @MrAlan0151 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @russellli2297
    @russellli2297 4 месяца назад +1

    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 RUclips videos. You are making an impact!

  • @mellissadalby1402
    @mellissadalby1402 4 месяца назад +1

    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!

  • @CSORBABÉLÁNÉ
    @CSORBABÉLÁNÉ 4 месяца назад +2

    DON ANTONIO LUCIO VIVALDI MY IDOL 🇮🇹🎻THE FOUR SEASONS FOREVER THE BEST MUSIC 👍👌✌️R. I. P. MY KING 🖤🙏

  • @eugeniapryor45
    @eugeniapryor45 2 месяца назад

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

  • @Ilcannone1743aficionado
    @Ilcannone1743aficionado 4 месяца назад +1

    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

  • @megumilow491
    @megumilow491 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @bogumiauczak8018
    @bogumiauczak8018 4 месяца назад +3

    I like you very much for your great game and extraordinary personality♥♥♥

  • @2LUV3VIOLin28
    @2LUV3VIOLin28 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @和子長谷川
    @和子長谷川 6 месяцев назад +2

    心揺さぶられるえんそうにうたれました🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @sarahcowan1489
    @sarahcowan1489 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @PK-ms5fb
    @PK-ms5fb 7 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @theprojectofgiving3886
    @theprojectofgiving3886 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @ValerieMikhail
    @ValerieMikhail Месяц назад

    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.)

  • @TheSparshofMusic-wn7de
    @TheSparshofMusic-wn7de 10 дней назад +1

    Amazing!👍👍👍

  • @rosalindaviolin
    @rosalindaviolin 7 месяцев назад +8

    Every interpretation was beautifully played 👏👏

  • @chia_s_ee_d
    @chia_s_ee_d 7 месяцев назад +3

    Dang, the transitions are smooth af!!😊❤

  • @chris2lsy
    @chris2lsy 6 месяцев назад

    The transition is sooo smooth the connection is perfect

  • @watchthisOo
    @watchthisOo 7 месяцев назад +30

    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
      @Shtikface 7 месяцев назад +4

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

    • @Pedro_Larroza
      @Pedro_Larroza 7 месяцев назад +2

      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.

  • @debbyhsieh2937
    @debbyhsieh2937 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @binzhou5154
    @binzhou5154 Месяц назад +1

    very nice ray I really enjoyed it

  • @margaretmiller4718
    @margaretmiller4718 16 дней назад

    Amazing talent!

  • @hychen4799
    @hychen4799 3 месяца назад +1

    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

  • @WSBM
    @WSBM 7 месяцев назад +3

    That was ridiculously good.

  • @Li_Zi
    @Li_Zi 7 месяцев назад +1

    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!❤❤

  • @zyukar1301
    @zyukar1301 7 месяцев назад +3

    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 😅

  • @roxyviloria77
    @roxyviloria77 12 дней назад

    Absolutely love!!!!!

  • @YYWYYWYYW
    @YYWYYWYYW 7 месяцев назад +18

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

  • @omarhamarshi4900
    @omarhamarshi4900 7 месяцев назад

    bird flying in the background during spring is perfect

  • @kristingarson2413
    @kristingarson2413 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @ialien2077
    @ialien2077 7 месяцев назад +3

    2:55 LOL!! You scared him.

  • @caromurray6152
    @caromurray6152 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love Bruch’s violin concerto.☺️

  • @jiayiisconfused3103
    @jiayiisconfused3103 7 месяцев назад

    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

  • @mootal2812
    @mootal2812 5 месяцев назад +1

    Ray is really amazing! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @ilamel
    @ilamel 7 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @malenacolombo3064
    @malenacolombo3064 7 месяцев назад

    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 💕💜💕

  • @snowbodanny1849
    @snowbodanny1849 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank god Sibelius is included.

  • @gae11e
    @gae11e 4 месяца назад

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

  • @ruggledug
    @ruggledug 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @NgocAnhNguyen-1501
    @NgocAnhNguyen-1501 7 месяцев назад

    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. ❤

  • @poodlevlogs2037
    @poodlevlogs2037 7 месяцев назад +1

    this is exactly what i wanted.
    cause i generally only know the beginning of pieces and dont know the name. Thanks for listing them 😀

  • @tiffcat1100
    @tiffcat1100 7 месяцев назад +2

    Mesmerised by the detached bow horsehair! No. 4 Ray literally making his violin weep ❤

  • @Artdohee
    @Artdohee 4 дня назад

    천재+노력+즐기는자

  • @CamilaBernardesTutor
    @CamilaBernardesTutor 7 месяцев назад

    I absolutely love watching Ray play.

  • @Chirs7
    @Chirs7 5 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing, I’ll attempt these pieces 🙏

  • @magkal8690
    @magkal8690 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @keagengertse366
    @keagengertse366 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @sarasate89
    @sarasate89 7 месяцев назад +1

    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!

  • @chia_s_ee_d
    @chia_s_ee_d 7 месяцев назад +1

    AHHHH so many of my favourite pieces here!!!

  • @purpletiger9313
    @purpletiger9313 7 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @CuauhtlyGSalazar
    @CuauhtlyGSalazar 13 дней назад

    Bro you are amazing!
    I'm from México and I hope not to be discriminated against!
    Greetings and good vibes!!❤❤❤

  • @ViolinHobby
    @ViolinHobby 7 месяцев назад +3

    Ray is the most creative violinist on our planet 😮

  • @NanHuei
    @NanHuei 7 месяцев назад +2

    A strand of bow hair already gave up from the get go hehe

  • @MrFoxy77
    @MrFoxy77 4 месяца назад

    I got all of them! Ray never dissapoints!

  • @HugoLall-x7o
    @HugoLall-x7o 7 месяцев назад +1

    Just wanted to say I heard a recording of you playing with my uncle- Daniel Harding as he was conductor of the Swedish radio symphony orchestra

  • @penelopethompson2053
    @penelopethompson2053 7 месяцев назад

    ¡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.

  • @sulzo7835
    @sulzo7835 7 месяцев назад

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