SIBELIUS Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 - Ray Chen 

When will you come to Taiwan? we miss you

🎻🎻🎻

Yes! It reminds me of like a snowy mountain place where the wind is blowing hard

when will youc ome to my home to teach me? bring your strad too

in my younger days i would travel from France to Holland by train in winter so you could see the weather drastically change from the beach of the south of France to the cold climate of north Europe ... i was listening to Rachmaninov 3rd concerto and Paganini caprice Variation during this travel, this was on a cd portable player with headphone and was basically the only recording i had on me for the 7 hour travel .... listening to the entrance bring me directly to this time back when i was boarding the train and going for the first time to northern Europe... thanks for sharing it is an amazing performance i have just listened to and it bring back some sweet memories of my first encounters with classical music ( i know that concerto by heart ) i teach classical guitar btw

yeah and your name tho 😂

No entendí jsjsj

i think you can hear some coughs around 16:35

I mean its just common concert etiquette. I've been told that if you go to the opera in Europe and even clear your throat, others will give you dirty looks.

@@_EatCrow Exactly they were holding so they used the silence to dont interrumpt

He strives for ling ling

Tommy Talker that’s illegal! LING LING INSURANCE

Ling Ling

Hahaha you guys....

Remember, if you can play it slow, you can play it fast. Ha ha.

simple, beautiful and sad music

X2

Es mi parte favorita, ojalá hubiera durado más.

only ten?

I hear ya!

Support!

Yes! get it ♡

It's also my favorite violin concerto, though I am a clarinetist who plays other woodwinds and sings opera. There's so much there!

I wish you luck!

I'll be getting a violin soon. I too would love to learn how to play this beautiful concerto. I hope you reach your goal Ms.Pea. 🙂

IKRR

ABSOLUTELY

And the arpeggios afterwards sound like ice cold whiplashes, it's unreal.

yess well said. I am always annoyed about how non-violinists think harmonics are easy. They SOUND easy but they're not!

Im not a violinist and they definitely DO NOT sound easy at all

Hilary

Ray

@Random guy i disagree, i think Ray plays it too agressive , and Hilary too Soft, vengerov is kinda like the middle point, they are all amazing BUT every single interpretation is not equal

Sarah

Hilary

Interesting to see which bits you regard as highlights.

@@dannyboy2267 My mistake, I see that now and will edit my somewhat unhelpful comment. Best wishes.

Oh boy you're here as well huh

Oh thank you sooo much🙏🙏🙏.

I clicked the 100, now do it 😅

Bless you. I wish people put this in their video descriptions.

Thank you!!!

The comment I was looking for

This is what i need

thankyouooo

That’s because he’s🌈family❣️

And then go out and tune up your old Chevy!¡!

I'm biased because I'm a Finn but I think so too. He was isolated compared to many composers in Central Europe and I think it makes his music so unique and beautiful. Also Ray Chen

20:43 for me

SAMEEE also the Hilary Hahn one is really good

@@calistapost6546 I also think Hilary Hahn is a really good player but I like ray chen’s playing a little more because of how expressive it is

Pienso igual sobre ambas cosas aunque me gusta escucharla desde el minuto 3:40 cuando comienza el fagot

i agree it’s probably one of the most beautiful things ever played on violin

Well they might not sell these seat because of bad angle

Va MVra true

@@martinotero1962 Gothenburg in Sweden

Had the opportunity to hear him play this and bought tickets right away

Blame RU-vid. It was the algorithm's idea.

Not everybody :) People who already knew about good classical music watched this video first, and a handful wouldn't have watched TwoSet's at all. I agree that it would be irresistible to watch Ray Chen's review of Brett and Eddy, and then *not* come to the video of the great professional violinist himself!

@@liamnevilleviolist1809 I think there is nothing to brag about or shame rly. Isn't it nice that non-musicians(or people who weren't interested beforehand) get to know more about classical music? It's okay if you knew it already, I just think the way you phrased your comment is not so nice..?

​@@someone3195 Yes I know what you mean. However some people don't know the full story... I phrased it as nicely as I could, considering that TwoSet (and their loyal fan following) are the reason why *three* of my viola students [8 years old, 9 and 12] *quit music entirely* after getting sick and tired of all the viola disses and jokes, and not only seeing it on what was once a beloved channel, but then being bullied at school by fellow classmates that had "just watched the latest TwoSet video and read the comments (and added to the viola jokes). I couldn't convince *any* of the students that their instrument was a fine instrument and that jokes are just jokes and there are real job and performance opportunities for violists.... so I felt like a failure as a teacher of 14 years, and feel into a depression for over a year consequently. Yes, TwoSet have done great things to motivate a younger generation into starting music or even sparking up the flame for passion again in violinists thinking of putting away their instrument after just learning the basics for a few years .. ... but some of TwoSet's actions have lead to *not so great things* as well....as mentioned above in this comment. So actually from my point of view, my comment is quite nice considering I even chose to put a compliment at the end. I have to finish on a low note as well (no pun intended) but actually in my city: there are ensembles and groups that will *not* even consider you as a joining member at auditions or similar processes if you so much as mention TwoSet, seeing as TwoSet has put out a lot of "junk-nothing-fluff" videos and "immature" videos that don't add much to classical music at all, it's just for laughs. The reason why said ensembles and groups choose their musicians accordingly is perfectly legitimate in my opinion considering they are searching for professionalism [as much as possible] and I am on their side with that to be perfectly honest. ....and I personally would like to see a beautiful classical concert of Beethoven, Grieg, Shostakovich, Paganini, Debussy .... *without* hula-hoops being involved. No disrespect to you personally at all either by the way - I've never met you and you seem nice enough (you didn't swear at me, and worded your comment nicely), and I do see your side of the picture in regards to my first comment. The people who do see my underlying bitterness in such comments *do* get the longer reply though, with a fuller personal story, and I have to say sorry about that!

@@liamnevilleviolist1809 I'm sorry for the case with students. But I think it's a normal thing and it doesn't necessarily mean you are a bad teacher or TwoSet is evil :D As you have mentioned, they are children and they might find understanding sarcasm and jokes difficult. I have studied in a music school for 5 years, and I had my own moments😂. (I'm not a musician tho) So, I see where your anger is coming from, but if there are issues, being passive aggressive or shaming isn't the way to solve them, I believe. I'm not trying to be their advocate or smth, just saying what I see. They r professional violinists, knowing the rules of classical music world as good as you, I believe. The amount of passion and respect they show for their work is incredible and respectable in my opinion. The youtube channel is created for fun, and there is nothing to diss saying "Playing while hula hooping is not professional!" Bc..? Of course it's not😂 Besides, the passive aggressive remark about not even being considered to join an ensemble if you mention TwoSet too much, is a little weird? I don't rly know how the qualification process goes, but in any type of application, where you would try to look professional, talking about a youtube channel isn't a smart move anyways. TwoSet violin is an entertainment channel created for fun and nothing else. I still think there is nothing to shame about it. Hope u don't see my comment as disrespectful. Just wanted to explain my perspective. Have a good day.

Hey mate, fellow composer here-I wish you the best on learning composition! Remember, you do not have to be great immediately-greatness takes time like fine wine.

Ava Gao me too!

Omg same 😰😨

They just hit 3 mil!!!

@@varunsathya1912 that's true but brett was un well he said he will 100 % full when 5 february (6 week )

@@athayarizalfathir it’ll drop this Saturday 10:30 am singapore time :)

I just barely made it :0

Better late than never!

Last minute ticket! (30 minutes before the stream)

@Tara you get to join our club now 😄😄

I'm in the "saw it a bit before that but watching it after Ray's reaction to Eddy and Brett"

YJ JY - In my opinion, the most expressive version of this is by Lisa Batiashvili. Her recording with Daniel Barenboim conducting is extraordinary, again, in my opinion. There are some videos of her playing the concerto on You Tube. The one with the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome is very good.

Zhang? Lol do you mean chang? Shes korean not chinese

Who tf is sarah zhang LMAO

did you heard Vengerov ?

This one is my favorite too, because of all the emotions

It's confirmed \o/

SIMP THE SIBELIUS

Why are you all so excited. Ray Chen and vengerov have the best recordings, so if someone who isn’t even a soloist is playing it then why they get more credit than the actual ling lings out there

@@glorytofathersonandholyspirit nah we actually also excited to see brett play the entire orchestra.

@@glorytofathersonandholyspirit because we fans love to see them play. Yeah there are better recordings but i do like to hear different interpretations

Talking about obsession, I once played the third movement on repeat on a one and a half hour drive. To my defense I will say that I had just bought the concerto on CD, so I was finally able to play it in the car. And I was alone.

I concur. I have a new found appreciation for violin concertos ever since I stumbled into TwoSet and Ray Chen channels.

LMAo

Sure he wasn't but it would be *AMAZING* if Ray did it LmAo

You want this or should I? Ray - "you take it, I need to breathe"

conductor gleams!!!

The way he glides through those double stops at 15:00 like an Olympic ice skater!

millions and billions of views

Absolutely

It reached 1 million!

Lmaoooo😂😂

XDDDDDDD

I think he’s looking at the conductor or ray not the camera.....

@@chxrrypixels learn to take a joke pls

@@ILikeBirds I’m literally just saying what I think. No need to get all pissy about it

Well, it sure looks cool when he fakes it with a smile, but I prefer playing in tune.

The octaves aren't.

@@martinszemberg-goldgraber8772 he's going for Sterns approach, pushing one of the notes slightly high (so you hear them more clearly) he may be pushing it slightly though..

I personally enjoy this version's pitch of the top note in that segment, its pushed higher than the version i watched of stern's interpretation, but its good.

@@martinszemberg-goldgraber8772 well I'm sure a low life like you couldn't play an octave without your *viola* screaming for help

(PLS DON'T LET HILARY HAHN SEE THIS) *support for TwoSet violin too! :)

Oh my goodness exact same (I thought others didn't exist!!). The begining every time gives me goosebumps but his double stops are just so nice!

@@Mothslime123 yesssss

I play piano too :)

I am xurrently playing czardas by Vitorri monti

Jean Sibelius she meant the best that she heard from any violinist she heard so fat

Hilary Hahn

Ludmila Gallo Estaba leyendo la partitura mientras escuchaba el Concierto para violín de Sibelius de Hilary, y puedo asegurarle que cometió errores mínimos. Estoy hablando de su nuevo Concierto para violín de Sibelius.

Ludmila Gallo Gracias. Ahora deja de intentar probar algo que no es verdad

canzo0378 There is no “Best” =)

😢

Um. I thought you were dead!

Hi Natalie! Do you watch Two Set as well??? Since they are aussies!

Wow, the crossover I was not expecting!

We miss you Natalie!!

Then listen to 21:30 too

lawrence wei omg I just listened to them and it sounds like heaven

Luiz Guilherme there are no double stops at 21:30

@@kikimeow5491 I know ,but for me It's the reason why I listen to this concerto

Same, they're just so great

He is a student of Rosand after all!

I even feel that this video is better than his recent performance.

People in 2020 is like every lingling wannabes rite (of the spring) now.... SIMP SIBELIUS

Im in both

@@JuanHernandez-ts2km Me too.

At least TwoSet acts as a gateway drug lol I will admit that I wasn’t as into music until I watched some of their videos, I stopped watching them but their videos definitely helped me gain more interest and respect for the genre. I will admit though, some of their jokes beat a long dead horse lmao

Me too , every night is the same thing

3:24 am for me rn, I should probably go to sleep.

@@fladimo9594 this is more important than sleep

You can do better: I just finished watching this + Tchaikovsky at 5 am and I'm not regretting it (yet)

I couldn't fall back asleep at 4:30am, and I ended up doing a survey of the different performances of Sibelius. Maxim is a great one. I think I may prefer it.

FM Channel wat abt Hahn

@118408381133913438433 This listing created without being exhaustive. So of course Hahn, Oistrakh, Kreisler, Ole Bull, Paganini, Joshua Bell, Kremer, Neveu, Stern, Milstein, Gil Shaham, Grumiaux, Kavakos, Zukerman, Szeryng, Francescatti, Repin, Ivry Gitlis, Szigeti, Ysaÿe, Gingold, Schneiderhan, Busch, Campoli, Staryk, Suk and Katica Illényi and many others also members of this list.

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Beautifully worded! Change your namesake to match them.

I thought the same

My thoughts exactly. Can't stop watching over and over again.

Tanner Hoyt （

This interpretation feels really jerky, especially compared to Vengerov's silky smooth rendition. Honestly, I find this interpretation by Chen absolutely revolting. I do like his other performances though.

Tanner Hoyt Power there is, much more than needed. Enough to make your ears bleed.

I disagree. The Vengerov's interpretation is more transcendental, beautiful and elegant.

@@aaron5098 thats kind of rude but i do agree haha just a lot more politely worded😅

Hahahaha

he thinks that ray is the divel of violin himeself.

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

wtf

"blasted that shi so loud my family couldn't hear his last words" 😭😭😭

:)