Virtuoso Voltage: Ray Chen Recital
Wednesday November 19 2025 | 7:00 PM
Koerner Hall Toronto
Tickets starting at $55 | Presented by The Royal Conservatory
Get ready for a high-voltage evening of musical brilliance as violin superstar Ray Chen joins forces with acclaimed pianist Chelsea Wang for a recital that crackles with energy elegance and emotion.
From the fiery intensity of Tartini’s “Devil’s Trill” to the dazzling virtuosity of Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen this program is a whirlwind of passion and precision. With works by Saint-Saëns Bach Bazzini Dvořák and a jazz-inspired finale with Chick Corea’s Spain this is a concert that defies boundaries and ignites the stage.
Program Highlights:
- Tartini/Kreisler: “The Devil’s Trill” Sonata
- Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Minor
- Bach: Chaconne from Partita No. 2
- Bazzini: La Ronde des Lutins
- Dvořák/Kreisler: Slavonic Dance No. 2
- Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen
- Chick Corea: Spain (arr. Elizalde & Chen)
Critics rave:
“Colors dance moods swing and Chen’s artistry blazes.” — The Times
“Ray Chen can do pretty much anything he wants on the violin.” — The Washington Post
Feel the voltage. Book your seat now.
Ray Chen violin with Chelsea Wang piano | The Royal Conservatory of Music
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Koerner Hall, Toronto , Canada
