Ray Chen
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Tchaikovsky & Mendelssohn: Violin Concertos
Ray Chen (violin)
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Chen's debut CDs were a real tonic, marrying effortless virtuosity with musicianship of the highest order, and I'm delighted to report that his first concerto recording maintains his high standards.... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2012, Disc of the Month
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Don’t be put off by the glitz surrounding this new release from superstar violinist Ray Chen…there’s no false glitter to his playing…[the Bruch is] performed with splendid warmth and character... — More…
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Presto Editor's Choice, June 2018
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Ravel: Complete Orchestral Works
RecommendedYuja Wang (piano), Ray Chen (violin)
Tonhalle Orchester Zürich, Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Lionel Bringuier
When it comes to the works common to all sets – Pavane pour un infante defunte, Rapsodie espagnole, La valse, Valses nobles et sentimentales…Bringuier’s ear for style and mood, shaping and phrasing,... — More…
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Building A Library, February 2022, Also Recommended
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Mozart Violin Concertos & Sonata
Ray Chen (violin), Christoph Eschenbach (piano)
Schleswig Holstein Musik Festival Orchester
Each time I've heard Ray Chen I've been impressed by the way he infuses his performances with spirit and vitality. This apparently instinctive musicianship is joined to beautiful, luminous tone... — More…
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I was charmed by Chen's emphasis on delicacy and beauty in Tartini's Devil's Trill, avoiding the temptation to go for the wow factor. It's a preference he demonstrates throughout; in the Wieniawski... — More…
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Queen Elisabeth Competition - Violin 2009
Ray Chen, National Orchestra of Belgium and Gilbert Varga, Ray Chen (violin), Ilian Gârnet, National Orchestra of Belgium and Gilbert Varga, Ilian Gârnet, Yoon Soyoung, Eliane Reyes, Kim Suyoen, Orchestre royal de chambre de Wallonie and Paul Goodwin, Kim Suyoen, Lorenzo Gatto, National Orchestra...
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