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Happy Birthday, VC Artist Ray Chen!

The Taiwanese-Australian violinist is celebrating his 34th birthday today

 

Hailing originally from Taiwan, Chen grew up in Brisbane, Australia, where he made his solo debut with the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of eight. Following early study with Peter Zhang at the Sydney Conservatorium, Chen progressed to the Curtis Institute, where he studied with Aaron Rosand.

Chen won First Prize at the senior division of the Yehudi Menuhin Competition in 2008 and followed this with a win at the 2009 Queen Elisabeth Competition.

He has appeared with orchestras such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhausorchester, Munich Philharmonic, Filarmonica della Scala, Orchestra Nazionale della Santa Cecilia, Los Angeles Philharmonic, SWR Symphony, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Berlin Radio Symphony, and Bavarian Radio Chamber Orchestra.

Alongside live audiences, Chen has fostered a global digital audience through his online presence. His videos invite audiences into the lesser-known aspects of being an international soloist, and he has reached millions of people through these channels — including many who may not ever have found themselves in a traditional concert hall otherwise.

Ray Chen plays on the "Dolphin" Stradivarius of 1714, which is on loan to him from Japan's Nippon Foundation. The instrument was previously owned by Jascha Heifetz.

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february 2025

07febAll Day17International "Franz Schubert and Modern Music” Chamber Music Competition(All Day) Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz, Leonhardstraße 15, A-8010 GrazEvent Type :competitions Event TagsInternational "Franz Schubert and Modern Music” Piano Trio Competition

14febAll Day22Jascha Heifetz International Violin Competition(All Day) Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall, Aušros Vartų g. 5 Vilnius, LithuaniaEvent Type :competitions Event TagsInternational Jascha Heifetz Competition for Violinists

16febAll DayChicago National Chamber Music Competition(All Day: sunday) Ravinia’s Bennett Gordon Hall, 201 St Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, United StatesEvent Type :competitions Event Tagschamber music,competition

march 2025

15marAll DayMusic Teachers National Association (MTNA) National Conference(All Day: saturday) Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 Marquette Ave. Event Type :conferences & tradeshows Event Tagschamber music,Chamber Music America,Conferences,Music Teachers National Association National Conference

18marAll DayJohansen International String Competition(All Day: tuesday) Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th Street, NW, Washington, DCEvent Type :competitions

19marAll DayAmerican String Teachers Association (ASTA) National Conference(All Day: wednesday) HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA, 265 Peachtree St Event Type :conferences & tradeshows Event TagsAmerican String Teachers Association,American String Teachers Association National Conference,ASTA,conference

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