Ray Chen plays Ysaye Sonata No. 2 Obsession (Prelude)
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Ysaÿe: “Obsession” Sonata for Solo Violin, Op. 27, No. 2 (Prelude)
This amazing movement quotes directly from Bach’s E Major Partita No. 3 and infuses that with the “Dies Irae” Mass for the Dead plainchant. There’s so much visceral energy that’s needed; one needs to immediately switch back and forth between the sweetness and elegance of Bach, to sudden demonic virtuosity.
Recorded on December 3rd, 2019 in the Arcade of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra by Todd Rosenberg.
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The reason why my eyes go back into my head is so I can see the music in my mind.
If you can see it with your eyes open, you can see it with your eyes closed. 2SV!
I just want you to Know, I just love how you express you emotions when your playing violin. ❤🎻
Is that the secret to playing the violin with such feeling?
Are you really a human?LingLing should learn from Ray
That was absolutely gorgeous Ray!! I love your playing!! 🤩
when ray closes his eyes its over for everyone
Lmaoo yassss👏👏😂
Nicholas Chung at least then we know they’ll stay in his head! ❤️
Lmaoooooooo
That hall has KILLER acoustics! One of those places where you just HAVE to play, sing, tap dance, or something musical! Thanks for sharing Ray! Beautifully done!
sherryl henning Pretty much like practicing in a bathroom 😄
@@RayChenViolinist I can't resist playing with the acoustics in there either! The shower makes me sound FABULOUS!!!! LOL!
@@RayChenViolinist I think world class soloists should start having concerts in jumbo sized bathrooms for the acoustics ;)
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@@LingLingsDistantRelative oh hello there my distant relative
WAit, I never knew Ysaye's Sonata No. 2 started straight off with Bach's Partita in E major!
That's hilarious. lol
I didn't know composers did mashups like that back then. Amazing.
"Back then"
The Ysaye sonatas were written in the 1923.
@@Boollish in 3ish years that would be 100 years ago.
Even if it was only 50 years ago "back then" makes sense.
@@Boollish almost 100 yrs ago dumbass
Still, it's not as back then as 1600s. It's all about perspective 😂
It's not as back then as 1600s but it's more than 1990 for example
Noelic Wait, it actually does?! I thought he was just trying to trick us into thinking he was about to play Bach lol😂
Ray Chen is what happens when someone is truly obsessed about what they do... Pure and beautiful
As a meth addicted person I agree
@@nekoeye5284 respect
Holy shit. If I could play a tiny bit like this my own emotions would literally beat me up. Since they do that even if I am not playing myself. An impressive piece and an even more impressive interpretation. Thank you so much.
*"Recorded on December 3rd.."*
I'm just gonna think of this as a birthday gift haha 😂❤
lol-december 3rd is my birthday
@@liamresnick2983 happy belated birthday 😂
Happy belated birthday to you both!
mine too lol
Aurorae Rae aww Happy Birthday 🥰
I recently subscribed to this channel because of the TwoSet Violin guys. It was totally worth it just to see this performance!
Twoset gang
Explosive playing from Ray Chen. I love hearing the indelible influence of Bach on Ysaye's work.
Why is no one talking about how quickly and effectively he shifts from the gentle bach phrase into the agressive ysaye phrase. Like look at 0:32, elegant bach transitions into 0:35
imagine how much work he put into this piece, just incredible! his patience and dedication, just wow! beautifully done .
Hey its the Bach Parti- oh wait...
Hhahahah
Ray Chen you have changed my life. You have inspired me years ago to get more serious about violin and now music and violin has taken me down a path I never saw myself walking. I have changed schools to go to a school for the creative arts (one of those arts being music) and I know that when I leave high school I’m definitely going to do something career wise with violin. I haven’t decided yet.
Soloist is the goal but I’m already 15 and I’m not a prodigy so I doubt I’m ever going to be as good as Ray Chen.
Every single moment of my life for the past year has been completely different to what it would have been if Ray Chen didn’t come into my life. He doesn’t even know that I exist and he changed my life this much. If I got to meet one person in the whole world it would without a doubt be Ray Chen and I would just tell him how much him of a person means to me.
He probably won’t see this but if he does: Ray Chen, you are my hero and I can’t even put into words what you have done for me, how you have changed my world and given meaning to my life. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you Ray Chen!!
I can totally relate like seriously
OH MY!... that was wonderful!! This feels like an awesome present from you to us at Christmas time. I will be enjoying this video throughout this season, thanks Ray!!
Why do I always have to cry of luck when I listen to your violin playing? Why do you have to express so many emotions during you wonderful music, I can't deal with it...♥
I feel so proud as if i accomplished something just by watching this video. Imagine how proud HE is😩
The projection in that hall is so so so amazing! Beautiful!
Ray Chen, amazing performance. You're blessed and so talented.
I have listened to this piece so many times and it plays in my head like a movie about mood disorder. The emotion in some parts is so raw it's heart wrenching. Desperation, anger, hope, mania, obsession...
Amazing, beautiful, wonderful...bravo Violinist Ray Chen....
This performance gave me shivers. Superb...
Can't say I've heard a more passionate performance of this. Incredible job. 👏
I think the hall just reverberated the sound amazingly and it was an excellent choice!
Absolutely beautiful. I was weeping at the end.
It's violinists like you that inspire me to keep practicing!
The echo in this one is really beautiful as is the playing.
Gorgeous. Both the playing and the player.
Another one to be added in my "download" category so I can listen to it uninterrupted (when I drive a long distance), over and over again. Thank you 💗
Now say Ray for every d.
Adam Mc Garrity lol
Open or?
Twoset!
2set;'s sightreading challenge specifically for Ray Chen xD
何回聴いてもカッコエエ…✨
こういう曲なんだ、ということもすごくよくわかって勉強にもなります。
素敵な演奏をありがとうございます😊
The acoustics sound so soothing.😌
Thank you Raymond; watching you play this helped my squash game; I learned how to express myself on the court with my own flamboyant style rather than just hitting the ball! I want to fee like an artist, thanks for this.
What a great piece! That dissolution of the texture at 02:07 is very satisfying.
2:02 he is possesed by ysaye's ghost
You are my STAR. Ray Chen!
okey, when you're watching "obsession" with your eyes closed, we obsessed our eyes open on your passion in music❤️
Amazing, I can feel the passion. The dynamics were sublime! 1:59 is when the music posses you.
xDn’t
This is great, my favorite performance of this piece yet!
Thank you so much Ray, I really really enjoyed and appreciate your marvellous playing. You bring so much joy and happiness to all of us. Your playing is really really passionate and sensitivity too. You make my heart ❤️ smile. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
you were amazing in istanbul Ray! i enjoyed so much with your mendellsohn's violin concerto!
Amazing, just amazing, there are no words! I love how he plays with so much emotion and strength but simultaneously able to play with such grace in the softer parts
That is simply amazing! Thank you.
Such beauty. Thank you
Awesome! Love your interpretation and richness of your sound!
More videos like this please, Ray, please!
Fantastic performance! I love your passion for music!
Oh the acoustics are beautiful
Magnifique ! Merci beaucoup !!! 😊
Beautifully played, Ray! ❤
Made me want to go practice! ...at 4am. 😊
My favourite violonsit !!! ♡
Ray's facial expression tells stories of music
That was gorgeous, Ray.
Such emotion... I have always wondered how world-class soloists remember so much material so quickly in a way that they can still express their musicality. I was crushed when I missed your recital, please come back to Toronto!
Wow! Awesome Ray
Apart from a wonderful play, this is also an amazing instrument. Enchanted by the tone.
I've never been so fast in my life to watch this
Heeeey!!!That was absolutely perfecttttt!!!!!!
Amazinggg ♥️
Waiting for the TWOSet comments to file in 😭
Consistent style mixed well with unique interpretation never losing his own color, gritty enough for fellow violinists to not get bored and still keeping western traditions
Such Fresh vibe today Ray. I Love It
Perfect execution. It must be a thrill to play like that.
An outstanding performance!
Very expressive in a nice way
Riveting performance! Best version ever recorded!!!
Great Hay Chen!!!!!
Daaaamn beautiful intepretation
Yeeeeeey Ray Cheeeen miss ya ❤️❤️❤️
Great job Ray!
I've been learning this piece!! (You perform it the way I hear it in my head, lol.) Finally someone recording an Ysaye sonata other than the Ballade!! 😁👍😍
That is a Killer piece of music
MY FREIND I WERE JUST TALKING ABOUT THIS PIECE! SOUND GREAT!
Love the Dies Irae quote.
I certainly feel his own cultural element and personality in his performance, which sometimes overwhelms me but makes me realise the existence of that part of the world.
This is perfection!
Bravo,great performance
Me and my 7yr violin kid listen to your play/tutorial everyday online, but you just did this killer performance next door to my office.... My boy still got to meet you Sunday 11pm, but he forgot what he meant to say to you... 😊; please come to Chicago often....
Beautiful
Beautiful!! Keep on going!!
Gorgeous!
Amazing!
Do a "Play at large Cathedrals" series! The reverb is great!
Ray Chen, you just made the acoustic much better!
Wonderful rendition Mr. Chen :) I am not aware of any recordings by you of the rest of this suite and so here's me wishing it happens!!
Magnifique!!! 😍💕💋
Amazing, greetings from Brazil!
Sometimes you look like you feel the music in your bones. Other times you look like you're about to throw up hahaha
Am speechless and stunned..
I usually don't like Bach.. but this beautifully done piece might chang my mind ..
Thank you Ray for your passionate heartfelt play..
It is magical .
Well technically it's not bach its ysyae but the beggining is from the bach preludio in E majot
Congratulations on your amazing performance with the CSO! Gushing review in the Chicago tribune!
I heard you at the Wigmore Hall a few years ago, and you were stunning then, but this is on another level. And you're so beautiful too!
Brilhante! Um combustível para os nossos ouvidos. Brasil sempre!
LOVE THIS❤️
Um dos melhores violinistas da atualidade
Ray, when are we having the rest of this Sonata?
It's been my favorite since 2017
Has anybody ever recorded the rest of this Ysaye sonata #2?????
@@GregAZ11 there is a recording of Hilary Hahn on YT
(2'10) white eyes + Dies irae = impressive
Amazing! ❤
Eyes closed so it's really from the heart, huh? Zows, the climax!
I MISSED YOUUUUU
Oh my, greatly expressive, Ara Malikian would be jealous... 😁Thank you, a gem to savour... ☮️
off topic but i'm so INCREDIBLY excited to see you saturday; finals season feels like hell and ur like my refuge for this week hahaha
Bravo!!!