Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Op.28, Saint-Saëns - Ray Chen & Malta Philharmonic Orchestra 

When you’re a Yuzuru, YLIA AND TwoSet fan 😌😌

He really chose the right career .

Yes, Ray Chen is doing a really great job here, but anyone has lisent to the orchestra? They're incredible

Looks like he gets his 40 hours in

Anyone here in April, 2024 because of Kaori Miyazono and Kōsei Arima??

“This silence belongs to us, and every single person out there is waiting for us to fill it with something.”

"she moves me with such power, like the pounding of my heart"

This expressive violinist Ray Chen touches me with the wunderful way of playing the violin. For me he is one of the best in the world!

as a twoset fan, i found out many violinists like hilary hahn and ray chen. as a maltese when i first read the title i thought ray chen came to malta and i freaked out. we love ray chen

I’m eternally grateful to the anime “your lie in April”. Because of that, I was introduced to the world of classical music. What a beauty ❤

The craziest thing to me is how much Ray improved in between performances. Every single time, you can hear that he’s putting even more in the piece than before.

This is literally insane. From the effortless way he can play the insanely fast passages to the way he can express emotion through his deep vibrato and dynamics in the slow section, this is truly a work of art

It wouldn't be a Ray Chen performance without the broken bow-hairs at the end! Wow, I love that guy. Beautiful performance. He always looks like he's having so much fun.

Such a clean use of the harmonics at 3:54

So many violinists are very technical and wonderful, but Ray Chen is both technically superb and passionately full of expression. 🎻 🎶

One of the cleanest interpretations I’ve found! As an anime weeb and classical musician, I thoroughly enjoy any interpretation of this piece, especially Ray Chen!

Here again but this time because this seems to be Yuzuru's SP music.

I always get chills at 1:40. Probably my favorite part of the entire piece

i was thinking like "he really looks like ray chen" and then i learned that he is ray chen.

Holy fuck that passion that he transmits...no words

He plays with virtuosity and precision while also being really musical. I really enjoy his playing.

Me: wow ray played with his eyes closed, he’s really good What actually happened: he got sweat in his eyes that’s why

7:51 till 8:34 - The most difficult moment for Ray Chen and Malta philharmonic. But they did a great job 👏

ME A YEAR AGO : classical music is soo boring. How can anybody like it SAINT SAENS : hold my music sheet

I was hoping to see Yuzuru at the NHK, but sadly he couldn't participate this piece is amazing😭

Plot twist: his face is not moving because the music, but because he is sweating

I am not familiar with violin until my son’s viola tutor asked me to watched Ray Chen recital with Julio Elizade at SF Symphony last Sunday. It was phenomenal, so expressive and amazing 🤩. Really touch my heart this performance , 👏 Ray Chen👍👏👏👏

His fingers look ridiculously long Especially pinky finger 😂

Ray Chen might be the greatest violinist of our time.

I can't imagine Yuzu will finally skate to his favorite musical piece and is arranged by his Pianist friend.

I find myself returning to the video of this performance over and over again. Ray's performance is really so beautiful and exciting. Spot on.

Hm. I always find myself back listening to this version. I watch it more than the other ones. I guess it's my favorite one.

Ray Chen honestly you impress me. Instead of trying to overwrite the author's piece with innovative garbage like most pop music does you perform the piece sublimely in such a way that shows deep emotion, colour to the piece and honour and respect to both the piece as well as the composer with amazing talent! You make the song come alive, we need more Ray Chen!! You're not just a great musician, you're a great guy and a very unique violinist. You have talent and it shows in whatever you do on violin. Great respect to you Ray!

Great orchestra. Great violinist. 👍

amazing, the sound is full of energy and motivation .

Если просто внимательно прослушал... - прожил ещё одну жизнь...Вот такая музыка!🙏🙏🙏

His vibrato is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!

Yuzuru sent me here xx

I’m a beginner here, I’ve been learning the violin since April 17th, 2022 and I hope to be able to master the violin with patience and confidence and be able to play this piece in a band one day.

When you’re both a YLiA fan as well as a TwoSet Fan...

i love how blissful and into the music he is while playing! it's as if he's not even paying attention and simply enjoying the vibes

This orchestra is TOP and Mr. Chen absolutely marvellous!!

Epic performance. Jaunty, saucy, powerful, romantic, and yet still quicksilver light such precise articulation. Not sure I've heard that combination in ANY other performance. Good grief, it's absurd.

He makes it look so easy.

Always like to listen to Ray every piece played...❤

Моя дочь ( сейчас ей 41 год) в 18 лет играла это гениальное произведение с оркестром местной филармонии в юбилейный концерт ее педагога, преподавателя консерватории.Увы, она не играет на скрипке, получила другое образование. А я очень часто слушаю Сен-Санса в исполнении известных скрипачей ...... Огромное спасибо , знаю чтобы отточить такое мастерство нужно обладать не только музыкальным слухом и талантом но и еще постоянно много, очень много упорно трудиться .... Браво!!!!!

the passion in his playing is *immaculate*

Не смогла оторваться, слушала с наслаждением, рей великолепен-это труженик!

Ray chen is just amazing. This gets better everytime i listen to it

Fabuleux, il vit chaque note et il emmène tout l'orchestre et nous avec dans son jeu incroyablement expressif 👏🙏🎶💓🎶✨

I dont know about technique..but his music moves my soul..that’s all that matters.. i love his devil’s trill sonata as well.. superb!

Sensitive, brilliant playing.I know there are other great players around, but Ray's playing makes my hairs stand up.

Simply astonishing, all the way around, both the virtuoso soloist and the entire Orchestra. I can't believe this is Malta. I didn't figure the country was large enough to support such an incredibly top flightl orchestra.

Thank you so much Ray! I wasn't able to practice the violin for a very long time and then this shows up on my youtube recommends and I finally got the push I needed to practice again. Here I come Grade 3 exams!

Wonderful dynamic , expressive performance, both from Ray and the orchestra! Bravo and Bravi Tutti!

Why are people in the comments comparing him to other violinists and criticizing him? Just listen to the god darn piece!!!!!

This is so excellent! Thanks for posting it, I had never heard this piece before and it’s expertly played here

Saint saens music to be loved and enjoyed strongly: this piece, piano concerti 2 and 5. Violin concerto 3, cello concerto, Organ symphony, Animal feast, and his opera Samson and Dalila. Enormous post romantic French composer!

Wow just fantastic! Ray throws 100% of his soul through every note in this piece. Just looks at his expression. He is living it

WOW! Just 👏 amazing! I am in awe of this violinist. Such a gift to the world of music 🎶!!!!

Excellent performance Ray Chen I am one of your devoted listener Bravo to you May God bless you as you perform your music thank you again

Love it! Articulate, expressive and glorious! Excellent orchestra as well.

Шедевр.Виртуоз!❤️‍🔥❤️💕

Ray, the orchestra just lights up when you play!

Beautiful violin Ray Chen and the orchestra .. Fantastic performance.

So ridiculously good! So much soul and emotions. I love it very very much. Thank you.

Amazing! He got so much more from this beautiful piece than others. I am very glad to have found this. Now, I'll look for more of Ray Chen.

Какой же все таки это огромный труд! ❤️🤗

Beautiful interpretation, thank you 🙏

Very beautiful.thanks.❤

Blessings on the cameraman who caught the conductor/soloist glance at 1:48...just before the thrilling plunge into the Rondo!

Super Star , Bravo, Bravo, Rey Chen ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you so much Ray, as always I really really enjoyed and appreciated listening to you playing with such passion and sensitivity and absolute pleasure for your music. I really really love ❤️ and adore watching you. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤

Mesmerisingly exquisite piece of music and such wonderful musicians with the brilliant Ray Chen.

Raaay por qué no existen millones como tu❤️!! logras que uno conecte con emociones maravillosas.

Sublime, merci.💖 BRAVO .

Thank you so much Ray, I really really enjoyed watching you play with such passion and sensitivity and enjoyment too. You are absolutely amazing and awesome too. I really really love ❤️ watching you so much. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

Una maravilla total.....!!!!!!

Impresionante!! Lágrima viva.

Bravo!!! Grace, majesty, power, just brilliant!!

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you play with such passion and sensitivity and enjoyment!!!!!! Ray you are really really a master of your craft. Superb absolutely outstandingly Beautiful Too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

I am just amazed. No words. This is how I'd like to play in the future. By that I that I want to play like ray chen and like the orchestra. They were all so amazing and it was just perfect. In these 10 minutes I was really feeling like I was in a different

Eccezionale Ray Chen ed eccezionale tutta l'orchestra...esecuzione magistrale!

Ray Chen is incredible... AmAzInG job 👌

Ascoltare Ray Chen è magia pura, entra nell'anima, trasmette sentimento, adoro il suo modo di suonare 😊😊❤❤

百聽不厭! 我一直循環播放~

Impresionante! Espectacular.

Ray Chern is a violin genius, that became clear on day one of the KEW in Brussels. He has made a prolific career ever sice, in the concert hall and on the internet, never ever being shy to share his knowledge.

sei grande, enorme, Maestro Chen.

This is so good, I'm crying

Un violinista maravilloso, talento, pasión, técnica, magia....en una palabra....maravillosamente,maravilloso..me encanta...

DA FUQ IS DAT THICC TONE JEEEEEEEEEEZ 😭😭😭

One of the best performances of this piece I’ve ever seen! Bravo, Ray!

Wow! I like it. Very emotional performance!

Stunning

The fact that a hair from the bow was frayed after this piece 🔥

One of the best things I’ve heard in my life ❤

Magnificent! Absolutely magnificent! All of it ... Chen, Smbatyan, the orchestra and, of course, Saint-Saens. Thank you so much!

Lo podría escuchar todo el dia aaaaaaa

Fantastic, bravo !!!!