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Classical Californians: Ray Chen

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This week's Classical Californian is Ray Chen! Violinist Ray Chen is one of the artists who made the Hollywood Bowl season sparkle, and this week, he's our Classical Californian, sharing selections that reveal his many musical sides.

Classical Californian Ray Chen

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3, I. Allegro  Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Ray Chen, violin; Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival Orchestra 

Traditional: Waltzing Matilda (Arr. Stephan Koncz)  Made in Berlin; Ray Chen, violin 

Max Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1, 3. Finale (Allegro energico)  London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ray Chen, violin; Robert Trevino, conductor 

Alexander Temple: The Bridge (from Arcane)  Ray Chen, violin 

John Powell: Romantic Flight (Arr. Herbert for Violin & Orchestra) (From "How to Train Your Dragon")  Cristian Măcelaru, conductor; Ray Chen, violin; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 

Eunike Tanzil: Serenade (from new album “Player 1”)  Performed by Cristian Măcelaru, conductor; Ray Chen, violin; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 

Astor Piazzolla (Arr Desyatnikov): Verano Porteño  Gidon Kremer, violin; Kremerata Baltica 

Max Richter: Vivaldi Recomposed: Summer 3  Andre de Ridder, conductor; Daniel Hope, violin; Concerthall chamber orchestra of Berlin; Max Richter, synth and keyboards; Raphael Alpermann, harpichord 

Max Richter: Vivaldi Recomposed: Spring 3  Andre de Ridder, conductor; Daniel Hope, violin; Concerthall chamber orchestra of Berlin; Max Richter, synth and keyboards; Raphael Alpermann, harpichord 

Published on 10.23.2024