“The Swan” by Saint-Saëns (Ray Chen & Julio Elizalde)
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Here’s some beautiful music to bring you comfort and joy 🎶
The backstory:
Julio and I were meant to perform in Taipei & Kaohsiung on June 5 & 6 this year but due to a recent surge in cases, we had to postpone our recitals to a later date (TBD as of this moment). Since we've still been rehearsing every day (such is the life of a musician!), we thought it would be nice to record a little clip of our rehearsal playing this beautiful piece.
Please enjoy :)
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@RayChenViolinist Жыл бұрын
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@avawasastar Жыл бұрын
he even breathes with the violin! as a singer, im always astonished when musicians can make their instruments behave like the human voice, so so beautiful
@lotte9327 3 жыл бұрын
You can't just drop this masterpiece without warning 😢🥰
@ape2533 3 жыл бұрын
It’s obviously not his
@kai-cm6cj 3 жыл бұрын
@@ape2533 ...thats not what they meant
@mr.clasher-clashofclansboo7286 3 жыл бұрын
Well, he just did
@ribhavgupta6148 3 жыл бұрын
The passion this time is not in the brows, but in the shoulders!
@kaoriflute1427 3 жыл бұрын
I be sobbing :')
@braydentrefethen841 3 жыл бұрын
Me a cellist who always says the swan is better on the cello. Ray chen: hold my beer. Thanks for making me reconsider my instrument again
@nb7524 3 жыл бұрын
As a violinist, I want to say that the Swan really is also very beautiful on the cello 🙂. The cello is a gorgeous instrument. It’s those gems like Ray, he makes pieces such as this sounds so incredibly lovely. When ever I hear one of his videos I have to stop everything I’m doing, be still and just take in his performance.
@jak.cr1ym 2 жыл бұрын
As a violinist, I think the swan is better on the cello. The cello just has a special tone especially on the higher registers, and it makes a type of sound no other instrument can make.
@seanmcghee2373 2 жыл бұрын
@@jak.cr1ym Split the difference and have a violist do it.
@NorthCascadeshiker 2 жыл бұрын
@@seanmcghee2373 😁
@patrickmonaghan9131 2 жыл бұрын
I think it sound best on the viola.
@jherlenecargill4081 3 жыл бұрын
Can you hear silk? Yes, you can. **shows them this video** Also, can we thank Julio for collaborating once again with Ray? That piano just perfection.
@ForteViolinAcademyOfficial 8 ай бұрын
Julio is incredible. He would accompany me in lessons when I was at Juilliard Pre-College, he was just a masters' student at the time, but even in our rehearsals his guidance was unquestionably world-class
@Cetarius 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Every time I hear this, I'm reminded of Yuzuru Hanyu's figure skating exhibition routine from a few years back, pre-COVID. This rendition would have been a magical addition to that routine.
@aalegalfocus 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, now I want to watch his skate next!
@anadd6195 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@marciahill4591 Жыл бұрын
A Ray-Yuzu collab, yes!
@David-mj2ln 7 ай бұрын
Discovering this right before Christmas is the real gift. Amazing performance, Ray and Julio!
@amycooper490 3 жыл бұрын
When I saw this video I got so excited I literally ran to get my earphones and just sat down to dive into the absolute melancholic beauty of a piece. Thanks Ray!
@abigail40 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the definitions of perfection
@calvinliem8271 3 жыл бұрын
A very bright rendition , yet as warm as cello. amazing as always, Ray !
@pinoholmes88 3 жыл бұрын
I am overwhelmed with joy seeing Ray’s new video, especially this time he plays one of my favourite pieces.
@kaizhou8463 3 жыл бұрын
Ray, everything you play is so beautiful and touching. No word can describe it. We can only feel it.
@musicbetweenlines Жыл бұрын
Every time I listen to this masterpiece, I am often left with tears in my eyes! Thank you so much for playing this beautifully, Mr. Julio and Mr. Chen!
@annabellewu893 3 жыл бұрын
ray: has recorded several albums, world soloist, accomplished violinist me: still trying to figure out how to move my tuning pegs
@Zoutsteen 3 жыл бұрын
Easy, hand over your violin to your teacher. Nothing to it. ;-)
@saiprabhamittal2419 3 жыл бұрын
I ended up bending my bridge so we are in the same boat😁
@abigail40 3 жыл бұрын
@@saiprabhamittal2419 I busted a bridge before and it flew so yep understandable have a nice day XD
@10data10 3 жыл бұрын
Wait. Those things turn? I thought we were just supposed to turn the little screws on the other end.
@DrTommyDDS 3 жыл бұрын
Twist
@terrywu509 2 ай бұрын
Violin is super good! Violinist is even better!! Ray is super super❤
@Emma-jr5qc 3 жыл бұрын
This was really nice. I had a busy day and this just calmed me down a bit… thanks ☺️
@hiddenhood483 3 жыл бұрын
The ending was so beautiful it gave me gosebumps
@thebee15 3 жыл бұрын
As a cellist I approve
@rosellemorales7790 2 жыл бұрын
I super love this piece 🥰 whenever i hear this it reminds me of Yuzuru Hanyu's gala performance at Pyeongchang Olympics way back 2018. Thank you Ray!
@mcgdoc9546 6 ай бұрын
When an artist makes his instrument sing, that’s when magic happens! Bravo! Classical beauty! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
@aksannyi Жыл бұрын
This may be one of my favorite pieces of all time, and of course I am well familiar with the cello in the melodic role, so without fail when Ray comes in with the high, dulcet tones of the violin I am always taken aback - but not for long. You can just let it wash over you, like the silver rippling water under a moonlit night. Absolutely gorgeous.
@helenwilliams7065 3 жыл бұрын
My mother was a concert cellist and this always reminds me of her. Lovely, Ray.
@TomMilleyMusic 3 жыл бұрын
That little descending line the pianist does at the end was so nice. Great job all around
@knenda1 18 күн бұрын
++, it is inspiring to watch this man's face expressions when playing this tune :)
@jasonbourne5142 3 жыл бұрын
Best music in the world.
@emilsonlim8240 7 ай бұрын
Composers and musicians create the most beautiful music when they see the beauty and ugliness of life and accept it the as the way it is as they know the love they long for will never come
@PagnanyLP 3 жыл бұрын
Weird thing. It doesn't seems to be perfect. But also it doesn't try to be. It is a very intimate recording, that describes your characters perfectly.
@norenemorrow6362 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful.
@garysandiego 3 жыл бұрын
Just taking a moment to acknowledge how beautiful this little tune is.
@dianaapon9520 3 жыл бұрын
I love your facial expressions so much! That shows your love for the music. Beautiful!
@bindak 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous! Tho I do admit I had war flashbacks to Brett and Eddy’s cello versions 🤣
@gch_ofc Жыл бұрын
omg me too HAHAHAHAH😂
@user-an966tp6 3 жыл бұрын
明晚原本能夠在國家音樂廳欣賞Ray的演出，因為疫情而延期確實讓人感到有些失落~ 不過真的謝謝Ray，今晚我們的心因你們的演奏而再次溫暖
@bengal_tiger1984 3 жыл бұрын
It takes me a while to appreciate any music I hear properly. Somehow clicking the video instantly made me like this.
@darwiin000 5 ай бұрын
Dlaczego to jest takie piękne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@shynessbreakthroughcommuni826 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Love that Ray shows the emotions on his face when he plays
@kbscey 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of you two guys♡ and I was lucky enough to meet with you in Suzhou 3 years ago. You and Julio's Estrellita makes me fly ..
@NgocAnhNguyen-1501 6 ай бұрын
Very nice Ray ❤ I really like the way you put the emotion in the song 👏👍
@lemmon77 3 жыл бұрын
The vibrato and everything sounds amazing
@peterjurgens5968 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, as a cellist (who is quite sensetive when it comes to high notes) this is quite hard to say for me, but that sounds extremely beatiful!
@zhoo7633 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite pieces !! ❤️❤️ Sublime ! (For me, 'Le cygne' sounds beautiful yet so sad.)
@RaychelRocks 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, was not expecting the tears threatening to spill from my eyes 😂😭
@quaver1239 6 ай бұрын
Very beautiful. Thank you, Ray Chen.
@kenchang3456 6 ай бұрын
Man, I love this song and his playing.
@bota7763 3 жыл бұрын
Julio Elizade playing is marvelous! You are perfect playing together. Thank you (Edit: it's Elizalde. I forgot an l)
@vesselinatp 3 жыл бұрын
Truly a treat... Enjoyed greatly... Thank yous going to both interpreters... 🎶.
@Wayne850305 3 жыл бұрын
Every single note is heavenly beautiful
@michelleen158 3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful! Thank you
@corgiowner436 Ай бұрын
Never heard this on violin before. Bravo!
@anaghshetty 3 жыл бұрын
I hope the situation becomes better and you will be able to perform 🙂
@gloriazamoranodecampbell8618 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!!!
@sherylguerrero6402 3 жыл бұрын
Tears of joy for such beauty you guys brought into the world today! What artistry and brilliance you shared with us! From the bottom of my soul, thank you!
@Anne_Reads 3 жыл бұрын
A Ray of sunshine to brighten up our days! As always, beautiful and inspiring. Thank you.
@Love-Is-Kind 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! 🥰 Thank you both so much for sharing your gifts of music. 💕🎼🎵🎶🎻🎹💕
@kita9620 3 жыл бұрын
I love this piece very much!!! It's so beautifully played🥺🤍 Yo-yo Ma and Ur playing are my favourite 🥺🤍
@AnnaE949 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. One of my favorite songs. Y’all did it justice! Thank you again.
@natashachorniak607 22 күн бұрын
Браво!!!Браво!!!!
@MrFirefox411 3 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful. Thank you Ray!
@stellajacobson231 3 жыл бұрын
This is just so good. Thank you for sharing!
@elissahunt 3 жыл бұрын
That was sublime. Thank you.
@annazhang7562 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh it feels like such a blessing for listening to Ray plays
@CrescentiaSonate 3 жыл бұрын
I love this rendition so calm and serene.
@iamjane9628 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes.
@PabloGomix 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning performance, that was beautiful ❤️
@justinebaker6491 2 жыл бұрын
The 2 of you are perfection. Thank you.
@alliekate325 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo! I really enjoyed you and Julio's performance. The Swan is one of my most favorite Classical pieces! ❤️
@christaherwig0404 3 жыл бұрын
How much feeling from both of them, it's fantastic and I hear it over and over again. Ray's face a single surrender to these tones🎶💓🎻
@arcobow97 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful playing! Love hearing how each performer plays this piece differently
@kokod2736 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my. So beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this.
@syc13579 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo, Ray Chen's sound is so warm.
@amandac5484 3 жыл бұрын
I loved watching you play this! It's like you're having a conversation with your violin and you slowly build to letting loose and singing freely together.
@sulee1253 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ray 😍😍😍🥰🥰 and Julio 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@reginaameliabritodesouza4340 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect!!! I can't resist, I really want to cry
@Ana-ld9js 3 жыл бұрын
Sublime interpreptation! Bravo!
@nelladewaal1 2 жыл бұрын
Just sublime‼️ God bless you! 🤗
@angeladominique5846 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully played! ❤️
@nb7524 3 жыл бұрын
Oh Ray, it is just so very lovely! Whenever you play, for those beautiful moments, it feels like everything is perfect in the world. I sit back, smile, and take in gift of your violin playing😍
@stevenchen3735 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Ray for this peaceful piece and hope everything will be fine this year.
@loualcaraz6497 9 ай бұрын
Just amazing!!!
@laurynkeeps 2 жыл бұрын
This is my absolute favorite Ray! Such a blessing to hear😌
3 жыл бұрын
Magnifique ! Bravo !
@aalegalfocus 3 жыл бұрын
How wonderful. I skated to this many years ago. Brilliant violin & piano playing!
@geraldschoelzel5199 6 ай бұрын
Love you, your light-hearted spirit, and your playing so much. To hear you play is a great gift! Bravo!
@carolhayes7750 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I love hearing you play!
@passakornht4596 3 жыл бұрын
So fantastic!
@Somewhere_Bagel 3 жыл бұрын
absolutely gorgeous
@Ysmir. 3 жыл бұрын
lovely, I especially loved the ending, so soothing and gentle, both on violin and piano, great job, gentlemen :)))
@w.sommen5209 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thanks.
@RexEdwards Жыл бұрын
Just WOW! So Emotional. Great!
@panzwes5993 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! It's nice to see you and Julio Elizalde playing together again.
@ivonnea.462 3 жыл бұрын
I was looking for the name of this piece for such a long time! Thank you Ray! You played it beautifully
@janie7242 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Music came alive! Love the 4-D motion and musical notes flowing around! How wonderful! Very touching! 💕
@watchingfinance1234 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible, loved the emotion in intonation
@beyondthebarre 3 жыл бұрын
My all-time favorite Cello piece. Thank you for playing
@nelsonliew84 3 жыл бұрын
Love Ray’s sensational musicality and the unique vibrato that brings violin to life!
@spluvzu4eva 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! I can FEEL ALL the EMOTIONS....THANK YOU! =)
@janebishop5885 6 ай бұрын
Bliss! What a composition, what an interpretation! 😊❤
@jessicarol.t1149 3 жыл бұрын
I'm crying It's beautiful 😭
@naomitiefenbrunn2857 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant piece, amazing performance 🤩
@Shaymus77 3 жыл бұрын
This makes me smile and tear. That's an accomplishment. And that last note make me get up and practice my violin.
@Cyrilmc222004 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ray, that was absolutely amazing and beautiful too. You play so passionately and with such sensitivity too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
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