Ray Chen plays Bach Sarabande

I've always been inspired by Bach's musical connection to the divine. One might not be religious or devout but one cannot deny the presence of a higher force within his music. I hope that you will enjoy this movement from his Partita No. 2 in D minor: "Sarabande"

Recorded/filmed: Jan 12th, 2018

J.S. Bach: Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin
"Sarabande" from his Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004

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RAY CHEN

[eriknystrom]

All fans of TwoSet seems to be fans of Ray as well. Great interpretation!

[yikes]

Usually I keep these things to myself, but just this once let me be superficial and say that Ray Chen is extremely beautiful

[nb]

It’s five years later, and I still come back to enjoy this performance.

[flyingmintbunnyouo]

You are such an inspiration to me 😊 I used to despise music but after watching your videos and your performances I realised that the instrument I play is beautiful and that music is the key to communicating to people (I'm a bit shy). I don't usually write such big replies but after listening to this and watching your recent video on insecurity, I just had to express my gratitude. I'm 16 and I'm currently auditioning for music college and it's all thanks to you!

[marialaborte]

ME:
50% watches Ray for his excellent playing

50% living for his facial expressions

also Me:
watches Ray because I watch Twoset as well

[Emma-nsml]

it's times like these that I realize just how much I suck

[andrewphan]

The faces he makes adds so much emotion

[felixmendelssohn]

Ray you should also upload the Giga and the Allemande and the Courante and the Chaccone.. and all the Partitas and Sonatas in general... *OMG I LOVE BACH* , I know quite obvious I studied a lot of bach back in the 19th century




( *I LOVE YOUR INTERPRETATION ON MY VIOLIN CONCERTO* )

[phillipiihabsburg]

Ray is entering god mode with those facial expressions

[nawfalbrine._.]

1:43 that face is just omg.... XD

Ty for the likes :3

[ellavoslinsky_flute]

So beautiful! I was very moved... Bravissimo!

[suehansen]

I so agree with you, Ray, that Bach's music is connected to the divine. It expresses the awesomeness and the mystery of that power, that higher force. And the joy!

[SMENE_]

I actually can feel the emotion from the music. This is rare. Good job 😊🙌🏻

[abdul]

This is soo beautiful. If someones soul and heart full of music, you can see ist just in theire face. Ray is the best example. His face is full of emotion and passion. Thank you Ray❤

[johnwhitt]

ray is the best violinist in the world right now

[rosalinddavies]

This is my grief if my grandmother passing away in music God I love Bach I’m a Viola player

[lindablock]

Such rich clean sound. You and Augustin are my favorites!!

[gregorytaylor]

Had the pleasure of watching him perform at Ravinia in IL. Ray, please come back.

[gumdrop]

Absolutely majestic. Can’t believe I found this channel just now.

[amizzlebear]

Ray, every time I feel down, I turn to your videos and it honestly makes my day so much better! Thank you for your work! You are an inspiration ❤