Ray Chen, violin

Sonatas by Beethoven and Saint-Saëns, Bach Partita No. 2, and more

Ray Chen is known for his charisma and engaging performances. Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, he started playing the violin at the age of 4. When he was still a teenager, he launched his career with major orchestras including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. Chen’s recordings under major labels, such as Sony Classical, have brought him critical acclaim.

His combination of skill, charisma, and outreach has made Chen one of the most influential violinists of his generation. Beyond concert halls, he actively reaches younger audiences through social media, where he shares educational and humorous content about the violin.

Chen plays on the 1714 “Dolphin” Stradivarius, previously owned by Jascha Heifetz.