"When people feel safe enough to come back to the concert hall I do think we will see a resurgence in classical music."
On this episode, noted concert violinist Ray Chen discusses the fascinating, wild times of being a musician during the COVID-19 pandemic. He and Daniel address questions large and small, comfortable and less so. What IS the place of a symphony orchestra right now? What has the classical music world gotten right--and wrong--over the years? How does a musician keep busy when there are few if any concerts? Of course, we also hear what Ray is listening to-- it might surprise you.
Violinist Ray Chen has won a number of international awards and performs as soloist with orchestras all over the world. He is known for his combination of emotion and vitality, whether he is performing in Chicago or Shanghai. He is also passionate about the education of younger generations, reaching out to young classical musicians through his social media channels and fostering online musical communities where music students feel safe, empowered, and motivated.
