Poster Violinist Ray Chen
Violinist Ray Chen started playing video games when he was five with his father. Since then, he's been convinced of the immersive power of the video game music.
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Violinist Ray Chen blends the worlds of classical music and video games

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Ray Chen, violin: Player 1; with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Cristian Măcelaru, conductor (Decca Classics)

Violinist Ray Chen has about 1 million followers on social media. As an influencer, he knows younger musicians are paying attention to him and what he does. That’s why he measures his success through the amount of positive impact he can create. On his latest recording, Player 1, he blends two worlds that have had an impact on him and his many fans: classical music and video games. Find out more on New Classical Tracks, with host Julie Amacher.

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  • Ray Chen, violin: Player 1; with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Cristian Măcelaru, conductor (Decca Classics)

  • Ray Chen, violin: Player 1; with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Cristian Măcelaru, conductor (Amazon)

  • Ray Chen, violin (official site)

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