How can you make jokes like that when your head is telling you that in just 2 minutes you're gonna be in front of hundreds of people and critics watching you, every step, little error, every out of tune note, every bow movement? This was a really rich experience to watch in a video. It may seem just a random backstage video, but I felt for a moment 1% of your pressure, and I find these kind of videos really interesting because we always see the stage violinist but never the human violinist behind. Thank you, I'm delighted.
That’s what I’ve been thinking exactly. It’s mind boggling how well he can handle that pressure. I’d die from stress. And that’s why I’m not a world class concert musician
As a musician myself my nervousness climaxes how closer he gets to the point of going on stage. When he stood at the side of the stage my heart was pounding :D
This was so interesting for me. I've never been backstage right before a show before. I actually felt nervous for you although I was also surprised that you still feel nervous.
So this is it! I remember my feelings before every concert starts. Arrive at the hall, grab some snacks and drinks, buy the program book, sit on the audience seat, waiting for the music. Those thrill, excitement, expectation. It's from completely opposite side but I think there are some commons. I remenber hearing his violin behind the stage door, when I was sitting in the front line. This is so real :) It reminds me of many things🎵
So calming to know that someone as awesome as you also goes through the same feelings that we beginners go through before a performance...I screwed up my exam piece for grade 4 because I was nervous 😟
My teachers have always told me that the best defense against nervousness is being very well-prepared. I have always found that to be quite true. Of course, there's always going to be some degree of nerves for almost any player, but a little bit actually helps your performance.
this video conveys soo much nervousness &excitement energy..😂 it really gets extra nervous when you‘re in a waiting room alone.. and it feels much more comfortable to have friend or someone to talk to before the concert even though you know you‘re gonna be performing a solo.
As a inexperienced musician i must say i freak out when i have to play in front of people... But just seeing even Ray Chen guets nervous makes me feel really better... Makes me feel Human. Thank you Ray Chen!
That was great fun! Used to love going to Davies Hall to see concerts when I lived in Santa Cruz, 100km south of San Francisco. The SFO also used to put on concerts in nearby San Jose as well, which were easier to get to, but didn't have that cachet that Davies Hall has.
I've been in many piano competition when i was young and I definitely nervous everytime. I can even feel how nervous you are rey and maybe I am even more nervous than you XD. But one thing that I find can help me prepared backstage is jokes and comedies. I remember on several occasion when I was left laughing and filled with joy just before I went on stage bcs of my friends are joking or telling me funny stories, it somehow soothe me and make me somehow feel more confident and play smoothly
I would love to play this video on the big screen in my Son's orchestra class, then have you walk into the class and have some musical fun with the kids. You are truly an inspiration. Keep up the great work Rey, cheers!
Love you man you are among the reason why i still love playing the turturing instrument and to be oneday like you hopefully attend one lovely concert played by these golden fingers much love 😘
Even if I never play in a stage like this, I remember my nervousness before I performed. Now I don't perform, I hardly play piano again... but I miss the feelings of this achievement.
Thanks to TwoSet Violin I now know about you. Next time you play with the San Francisco Symphony, I'll be at your concert! I have loved watching your videos!
This was the best video ever! When we are allowed to have concerts again can we get the entire day of the concert vlog??! i know its asking a lot but I promise to buy a ticket to your performance the next time youre in NY :)
OH it's at the Walt Disney Concert Hall! I've played there 5 times now! Dang I wish I payed a solo. I just played the Mendelsohn at Colburn (Zipper Hall) YESTERDAY! Maybe when I'm 15...
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"Alright now, UNPREPARED!" Ray trying to surprise himself is seriously the best thing😂
what piece is it?
@@roiiluz6620: Symphonie Espagnole by Edouard Lalo.
LingLing workout 😆
"Don't come in!.. I'm naked!" continues to laugh maniacally
I love how he's always super excited about eating a sandwich😂
Same
Because backstage meal always tastes the best.
- Ray 2020
How can you make jokes like that when your head is telling you that in just 2 minutes you're gonna be in front of hundreds of people and critics watching you, every step, little error, every out of tune note, every bow movement?
This was a really rich experience to watch in a video. It may seem just a random backstage video, but I felt for a moment 1% of your pressure, and I find these kind of videos really interesting because we always see the stage violinist but never the human violinist behind. Thank you, I'm delighted.
Broo, this comment is just beautiful..
That’s what I’ve been thinking exactly. It’s mind boggling how well he can handle that pressure. I’d die from stress.
And that’s why I’m not a world class concert musician
I love these videos because they make professional musicians seem so much more human
Then comes 3:15
As a musician myself my nervousness climaxes how closer he gets to the point of going on stage. When he stood at the side of the stage my heart was pounding :D
Bro same omg
Agreed, I can't imagine being a soloist. Being in the orchestra already makes me nervous!
*Ray Chen being a ling ling for 6 minutes and 45 seconds straight*
ray better than ling ling
@@charlietian9843 Ling Ling is every composer and soloist combine. No one can dare to be equal or greater than Ling Ling. 😊
so true..."oui oui"
@@charlietian9843 true ling ling wrote the piece
@@NaruCale except ray is real
This was so interesting for me. I've never been backstage right before a show before. I actually felt nervous for you although I was also surprised that you still feel nervous.
"oh, it sounds so much better on violin"
offended pianist
@@aurorarosylee can't fight that, I also play violin...
piano is still the superior instrument tho
Sounds way better on a strad
@@hannahz6444 *tRiGgErEd*
@@hannahz6444 you Pharisee...
@@hannahz6444 You fool. The viola is the most superior.
I actually felt nervous watching this.
Same, the silence was deafening.
Me too, because Ray is just so natural that I felt with him nervous
@@Roescoe x297
Me too!!
Honestly, this man is reinventing how we approach classical music. I love it.
I am far from being a soloist, but the feeling of having to go on stage, and the relief when you are done must be universal xD
but then you usually have to do it multiple nights in a row lol
So this is it! I remember my feelings before every concert starts. Arrive at the hall, grab some snacks and drinks, buy the program book, sit on the audience seat, waiting for the music. Those thrill, excitement, expectation. It's from completely opposite side but I think there are some commons.
I remenber hearing his violin behind the stage door, when I was sitting in the front line. This is so real :) It reminds me of many things🎵
Ray will never forget violin
So calming to know that someone as awesome as you also goes through the same feelings that we beginners go through before a performance...I screwed up my exam piece for grade 4 because I was nervous 😟
My teachers have always told me that the best defense against nervousness is being very well-prepared. I have always found that to be quite true. Of course, there's always going to be some degree of nerves for almost any player, but a little bit actually helps your performance.
Your exam will have been fine. I messed up all my pieces and made up a few scales in grade 5 and still somehow passed
princess of pain 😀
A wise woman, who is a triathlete, once told me that it never feels less painful, you just get stronger.
“Wow so many people!”
“Sandwich time!”
“Say hi to the camera!” Hi camera
This is great!
3:39 that smile- he knows he nailed it :)
He's such a little kid at heart! It's so cute.
Shortest concerto ever! It was over in seconds! Don’t know why Ray was so nervous eh?
Yeah I'm not sure if he even played a single note.
Very funny, andrew.
The short ones are the worst! 😮😂
@@JSB2500short what 😏
The overwhelming beauty of sound that Ray entices from that incredible instrument blows my mind.
*I want more of this series*
“Comes out of a Tesla” that’s how you make a good impression
Omg I was in that concert!!
You should try acting or comedy next. Your personality is infectious
Ray's already made several comedy videos!
this video conveys soo much nervousness &excitement energy..😂 it really gets extra nervous when you‘re in a waiting room alone.. and it feels much more comfortable to have friend or someone to talk to before the concert even though you know you‘re gonna be performing a solo.
Ray always looks great and I love his voice, outstanding performances and great sense of humor.
You need to continue making more backstage videos! Love these
"Don't come in, I'm naked", fly check" 😂😂😂 Ray, you made my day !
Very interesting!
Fantastico , eres una persona real , no pierdas tu humor eso te caracteriza como una gran persona Grande Maestro
Ray Chen is really funny! Keep up the good work on this channel!
I'm glad you can still play, the wall thing is calming, and that you ride in a Tesla model X, rock out Ray Chen 🎻🤗🎼👍🤘
Thank you do much for sharing this moment with us :)
LOVE this! I’ll remember this at my recital in a few weeks. SO FREAKING NERVOUS and I’m an amateur.
So cool 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing that with us 🎉
I just realized that Chen’s fingers are long and beautiful ... ;-;
yes as a piano player with small hands im jealous
Oh, the excitement before the performance! I felt it with my whole body!
Awww Ray thank you so much for sharing this with us. You’re so amazing! All the best from Australia!
He was the youngest winner of our Belgian Queen Elisabeth concours in 2009.
As a inexperienced musician i must say i freak out when i have to play in front of people... But just seeing even Ray Chen guets nervous makes me feel really better... Makes me feel Human. Thank you Ray Chen!
Is it just me or does ray always have the best interpretations
Hihi do you know what song he played ??
@@abbyyyay Lalo, synfonie espagnole
That was great fun! Used to love going to Davies Hall to see concerts when I lived in Santa Cruz, 100km south of San Francisco. The SFO also used to put on concerts in nearby San Jose as well, which were easier to get to, but didn't have that cachet that Davies Hall has.
I've been in many piano competition when i was young and I definitely nervous everytime. I can even feel how nervous you are rey and maybe I am even more nervous than you XD. But one thing that I find can help me prepared backstage is jokes and comedies. I remember on several occasion when I was left laughing and filled with joy just before I went on stage bcs of my friends are joking or telling me funny stories, it somehow soothe me and make me somehow feel more confident and play smoothly
I'm seeing Ray's Recital this Sunday Nov 3 in SF again actually. Cannot wait!!!!
Such a likeable nice guy. And great musician. 🥰
3:52 “WOW I’m not nervous anymore”-Ray
“I’m to hung over to be nervous”-Two sets mix of Paganini
This guy is so...nice. And a fantastic violinist
I Also Punch Air as A WarmUp...
I enjoyed this video very much. Thank you for sharing.
I love your backstage video! Please do more
I love this scene from 2:19❤️❤️
I play in a youth regional group and backstage for us is like a mad house.
I would love to play this video on the big screen in my Son's orchestra class, then have you walk into the class and have some musical fun with the kids. You are truly an inspiration. Keep up the great work Rey, cheers!
Your fingers are sooooo pretty !
Nice to have a backstage view once, got the privilege of seeing you this februari in the Netherlands
So many emotions in only ~7 minutes
好爱backstage系列！多多更新please!!!!
Love you man you are among the reason why i still love playing the turturing instrument and to be oneday like you hopefully attend one lovely concert played by these golden fingers much love 😘
Even if I never play in a stage like this, I remember my nervousness before I performed. Now I don't perform, I hardly play piano again... but I miss the feelings of this achievement.
Thanks to TwoSet Violin I now know about you. Next time you play with the San Francisco Symphony, I'll be at your concert! I have loved watching your videos!
Such a mental atmosphere!! Ray is such a pro!
This was the best video ever! When we are allowed to have concerts again can we get the entire day of the concert vlog??! i know its asking a lot but I promise to buy a ticket to your performance the next time youre in NY :)
I was at this concert and it's nice finding this video months later. :P
Keep up the great content, you should have more subscribers, really.
Para mim, melhor violinista da atualidade.
Я прям вместе с ним заволновался, этот трогательный момент выхода на сцену)
Such a beautiful creature
I love your humor. XD
Getting psyched to do the job is indeed high pressure.
just love Ray so much haha
Another talented stand up comedy genius lost to the violin army
thats what happens when I am in my seat, you were great. I was there!
I love Davies. I sang with the chorus of the sfs. The Sfsc. I wish I could have seen you there.
0:18 OMG, that epic arrival ! I didn't see that coming 😂. Are you Bruce Wayne Ray ?
Maestro You’re great!!
I wonder when are you going to perform a concert in the Philippines?
I wanna hear you live!
I was so nervous when you said 2 min. lol
Great, Ray. Good show
One of my favorite recordings of this is Mischa Elman, part of the "Big Violin Box" on Amazon that you can get for around $6.
love your playing❤️❤️
How are u so good! I AM SO JEALOUS
We were there👍👍
Keep up the great work!
Love it!
1:39 when you have an actual bruise from the violin tho... :o
Gülhis that’s what i thought!!
it *is* a bruise though right? 🤭
@@JacquelineTrieu , it’s called a “violin hickey.” 😝
For real. Google it.
Sandwich time is the best time!!
This is gold
Ray chen is proffesional violinis i wish you succses
Great Video!!! Thanks.I see your humble & humorous personality as such a great violinist. YOU get nervous?
I love this violinist!:)
Him changing his accent when in America is just so cute 😂
Thank you for sharing with us. Have a most wonderful 2019! Peace and all good! :)
OH it's at the Walt Disney Concert Hall! I've played there 5 times now! Dang I wish I payed a solo. I just played the Mendelsohn at Colburn (Zipper Hall) YESTERDAY! Maybe when I'm 15...
Sorry I spelled things wrong.
More, more backstageeeee
Just quickly roasts the piano next to him, to boost his confidence before the show
Bachstage with Ray
Omg, i was so nervous watching this video xd
"Let's see if i forgot to play the violin!"
"NO I DID NOT! HAHA!"
3:12 if can play it slowly you can play it quickly