World-renowned violinist Ray Chen makes his long-awaited return to Australia with some of the most demanding, impressive, and emotionally riveting works for violin.

Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, Ray was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music at age 15, where he studied with Aaron Rosand and was supported by Young Concert Artists. Ray is the brightest star in the new generation of violinists. His performances ring with the freedom of a master musician unrestrained by technical limitations.

On his return to Australia, Ray is joined by the acclaimed pianist Timothy Young. A versatile and sensitive musician, Timothy's musicianship is the perfect accompaniment to Ray’s heartfelt artistry and jaw-dropping violin pyrotechnics.

"The tone he gets is almost human in its slight graininess and glow."
- The Washington Post

“From the first notes there was no doubt of being in the presence of something special.”
- The Strad

PROGRAM

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Sonata No.8 in G Major, Op. 30 for Piano and Violin 
IGOR STRAVINSKY Divertimento, Suite from the Fairy's Kiss
J.S. BACH Partita No.3 in E Major for Solo Violin
JOHANNES BRAHMS Hungarian Dances
PABLO DE SARASATE Zigeunerweisen "Gypsy Airs" Op. 20

ADDITIONAL TICKETING INFORMATION

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Full-time students
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Children 16 years & under

Infants under 2 years of age can attend free of charge, but are to not occupy a seat.

Mobile tickets will be emailed shortly after the order confirmation.

A one-off handling fee of $6.60 applies to all web, phone and mail bookings. A fee of $3.85 applies to over the counter bookings. An additional fee of $4.40 per transaction applies for delivery via Registered Post. All ticket / item prices include GST, if applicable.

RUNNING TIMES

Start 7:30pm
Interval 8:10pm - 8:30pm*
Finish 9:30pm*

*Times are approximate and subject to change at any time.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

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No bookings necessary.

Cold drinks, including alcohol, will be allowed inside the auditorium for this event. However, food and hot drinks are NOT permitted inside the auditorium.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Mobile phone and camera photography will be allowed during the performance. However, excessive flash, video-recording and audio-recording will NOT be permitted.

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