Ray Chen Breaks a String - Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto 

After so many exchanges, at the end of the concert they were trying to figure out who had their violin, hahaha

Rare audience laughter during a classical performance :D

Ray: **breaks string** Meanwhile the concertmaster: finally... i have acquired *THE STRAD!*

Initially, at the exchange of violins, the difference in sound is really evident. As it goes along, it becomes less apparent. Ray manages to extract HIS sound - to a degree - from the substitute fiddle. Bravo!!!

The piece is called Tchaikovsky violin concerto in D op 35

He is always so powerful and energetic. His bow strings are often torn off during performance. I love his passion

The seamlessness of the teamwork is moving to me.

Interesting to hear the tonal difference between the 2 instruments. The concertmaster's violin, although louder, sounded quite shrill by comparison.

Off all the moments of this concerto for this to happen, right before the cadenza is kind of brutal

Absolute professionalism by Ray as well as the entire orchestra. Bravo!

Tchaikovsky violin concerto never been this exciting

00:22 so everybody's been talking about the passing of the violin and the comedic effect at the end but I'm thinking WOW THE ORCH IS SO AMAZING FOR FOLLOWING RAY'S CUE THERE TO MOVE BACK A COUPLE OF MEASURES SO HE CAN SWAP VIOLINS AND STILL MAKE IT TO THE ENTRY OF THE NEXT PHRASE man, if I were there, and then he suddenly moved back I would be so lost HAHAHAHHAHA also, another one: as soon as he gets the new violin he plays as if he wants to break the string again HAHAHHAHAHA (I'm not saying this as mockery, it's actually very hard to play that well. As expected of a world class violinist)

I would love to see the full performance... and then the ovation at the end by the audience and orchestra for a magnificent recovery!

handeled that with class!

In any sport or endeavor, it's a treat to watch a real pro at work.

That has to be the coolest thing I've ever seen haha! He didn't miss a beat despite the string snapping

wanna see whole performance ~please~

0:24 omg that part is rlly good. usually it's rlly fast but him playing it slow is like heaven

The way they handed his violin through the string section was incredible. Seattle Symphony never fails.

This is perfection at it's finest!!!!!!!😇😇😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💯💯💯💯💯

Ray makes his violin sing so sweet. 👌

This is my 3rd time watching this video. Amazing! Nice recovery!

Fantastic solo and amazing process for the instrument shuffles!

Ray is such a pro! 😄

I just wanted to mention that (until 0:08) is part of my favourite section of the entire Tchaikovsky concerto. Ray is playing a theme here on its second happening, and then it starts to really modulate..... but I'm so glad to see that the string snapped during the dissonant modulation and not before with the beautiful harmonies!!!

Quelle merveille . Bravo

Ray Chen is so good and professional.... And cute hehe

Such poise. Passionate. A ⭐ star

That was great!

It happened again, at tonight's performance of Korngold's Violin Concerto! Really funny to see it happen another time

Bravo! Swaps with the concertmaster, who swaps with his stand partner, who then swaps with someone behind him! Three violinists playing someone else's violin for a short duration.

What a pro!!!🔥🔥🔥

I want to see the full video

Why does Ray break his string so often lmao i think i’ve watch 5 different version of this

Bravo!

Full honesty. HES SO DAMN HOT AAAAA

I WANNA SEE THE FULL VERSION PLS

wow❤❤❤

1:50 "hmm, nice violin, I'm gonna take it!, can we trade?"

I'd love to hear the full version 😢

Ray is so passionate

Did the concertmaster chair partner actually finished the solo when Ray exchanged his violin with the concertmaster with that last note?

i want to watch the full concert video. please allow us to listen to the whole version please.

What a chad

I like you even more Ray!

Where can I watch the complete performance?

My uncle’s performing in this as one of the flutists.

If I were in his spot I might freak out ,so stressfull

Any port in a storm, so to speak.

The fact he broke a string but played those notes on the other strings

Just curious, after the violin with broken string is being passed from first chair to fourth chair, what happens then? Does fourth chair change the string? Or just sit there without playinh until the song is finnished and they all go backstage?

why can't we see the full perfprmance ?

which art of song he is playing?

Breaking one string affects the sound of other too.

Can someone tell me the name of this symphony ?

e* string

What is this songs name

Wow…

i think if i was in his situation i would’ve sobbed violently,, the most exposed part of a concerto is already pain enough, breaking a string as well???

WOW! Keep music in schools - it is also a team sport!

0:49, Ray reaches into his pocket for a spare E string... I wonder how many soloists have spare E-strings in their jacket pocket...it almost feels like a stunt, like you know the string is rusty and you're expecting it to break haha. I wonder how standard it is though. Someone backstage asking if the conductor has their scores and baton, the violinist if they have their spare E string, the brass if they have their spare reeds etc. Perhaps I've seen Itzhak Perlman play and he had a spare E string in his jacket pocket, but he didn't break it therefore didn't need to use it..... now my mind boggles! And then, if so: why is Ray always breaking E strings? It happened to Midori too of course - famously: twice in the same hour on stage.

what's this calleddddd

*snap* haha time for eye protection

what’s the name of this composition?

Saw him live a couple nights ago, the amount off notes he plays and pressure he must put on the poor E string, no wonder it snaps regular😅

Hate when that happens!

Such a pro, and a great guy! For Ray lovers everywhere, be sure to check out his Ling Ling workout with TwoSet. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fRBPYAbyuiA.html

The difference in the violins 👂 👀 !!

He breaks an E string so often he carries a spare?

not straightforward as the leader's violin wasn't set up for Ray Chen (chinrest shoulder rest)

Does anyone know what piece this is? Thanks you!!

So we end up with one more violinist than violins. It's like musical chairs! Ermm... musical violins? ... I guess all violins are musical, but you know what I mean.

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Et les masques alors ? 😂

Would be funny if he broke that one too

that string finally had enough of Ray's crap

Why are they wearing masks?

Looks more like a bunch of hooligans.

Tchaikovsky is BORING!!!! Bach #1