Ray Chen

Don’t be put off by the glitz surrounding this new release from superstar violinist Ray Chen…there’s no false glitter to his playing…[the Bruch is] performed with splendid warmth and character... — BBC Music Magazine, August 2018, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Chen's debut CDs were a real tonic, marrying effortless virtuosity with musicianship of the highest order, and I'm delighted to report that his first concerto recording maintains his high standards.... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2012 More…

It's not just Ray Chen's superb technique, but his sense of pacing in the music that's so striking: there's always time for the music to unfold, even at speed...Both he and Timothy Young are... — BBC Music Magazine, April 2011, 5 out of 5 stars More…

I was charmed by Chen's emphasis on delicacy and beauty in Tartini's Devil's Trill, avoiding the temptation to go for the wow factor. It's a preference he demonstrates throughout; in the Wieniawski... — Classic FM Magazine More…

Each time I've heard Ray Chen I've been impressed by the way he infuses his performances with spirit and vitality. This apparently instinctive musicianship is joined to beautiful, luminous tone... — Gramophone Magazine, March 2014 More…

Shore’s is always a reliable and steady hand and there are moments of great depth and beauty here. The title work for violin and cantor (Daniel Mutlu) is particularly affecting. — BBC Music Magazine, April 2020, 4 out of 5 stars More…