Composer

Violinist James Ehnes, one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage, joins forces with esteemed pianist Andrew Armstrong for a remarkable concert celebrating Ehnes' 50th birthday. This special performance will highlight the duo's exceptional musical chemistry and virtuosic mastery. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience these two artists in a performance that promises to be truly memorable.

James Ehnes, violin and Andrew Armstrong, piano

Wolf Performance Hall

“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)

Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, Ray Chen was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music at age 15 and captured the world’s attention as First Prize winner of both the Yehudi Menuhin and Queen Elizabeth Competitions. Profiled as “one to watch” by The Strad and Gramophone magazines, his profile has grown to be featured in the Forbes list of 30 most influential Asians under 30, and appearances in the TV series Mozart in the Jungle. He plays the 1715 “Joachim” Stradivarius violin, once owned by the famed Hungarian violinist, Joseph Joachim.

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Ray Chen, violin, with Julio Elizalde, piano

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Serbia’s Artist of the Century, violinist Stefan Milenkovich enjoys a prolific career internationally as soloist and recitalist. Established as one of the foremost violinists of his generation, Milenkovich appears regularly in some of the world’s most celebrated venues.


The multi-Grammy-nominated pianist Marta Aznavoorian is known for her spirited playing and vast emotional reach. She made her professional début at the age of 13 with the Chicago Symphony and has gone on to perform with orchestras throughout the United States and around the world.

Stefan Milenkovich & Marta Aznavoorian

Sunset Center

Internationally acclaimed violinist Ray Chen performs a crowd-pleasing recital with pianist Julio Elizalde. Hailed by the Washington Post as “a phenomenal talent,” Chen showcases why he’s sought out to perform in concert halls globally.

Ray Chen

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

SFCM’s Faculty Artist Series is presented as an annual concert series featuring SFCM faculty in performance. This series showcases our world-class faculty to our community and audience members in personally curated repertoire.

FAS: Cordula Merks, violin featuring Kevin Rivard and Britt Day

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, Ray Chen is a violinist who redefines what it is to be a classical musician in the 21st century. With a media presence reaching out to millions, his remarkable musicianship transmits to a global audience that is reflected in his engagements with the foremost orchestras and concert halls around the world.

Ray Chen, violin

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

The sensational violinist takes audiences on a tour of Europe with an inspired and virtuosic program.

Ray Chen 2024

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Settle in as the world’s most electrifying artists and ensembles converge at Davies Symphony Hall.

Violinist Ray Chen has it all: charisma for days, a deep musical sense, and incredible virtuosity. A recital with pianist Julio Elizalde puts his talents on full display.

Davies Symphony Hall

Violinist Ray Chen redefines what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st century. Chen uses his witty and down-to-earth online media presence to make classical music more accessible, inspiring millions. Bringing his remarkable musicianship to prestigious concert halls around the world, he has won the admiration of classical music fans of all generations.

Ray Chen, violin and Julio Elizalde, piano

University of Colorado Boulder

Superstar violinist Ray Chen has it all: charisma for days, a deep musical sense, and incredible virtuosity. His recital with pianist Julio Elizalde puts his talents on full display with a program including the grandest in the violin repertory, Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 7 (“Eroica”), Bach’s cheerful, high-spirited Partita No. 3 for solo violin, Giuseppe Tartini’s fiendishly demanding Devil’s Trill Sonata, Dvořák’s romantic Slavonic Dance No. 2, a special arrangement of Chick Corea’s Spain, and more.

Composer

Antonio Bazzini

Events

Past events

May 4, 2026

James Ehnes, violin and Andrew Armstrong, piano · Grand Theatre

Nov 19, 2025

Ray Chen, violin, with Julio Elizalde, piano · The Royal Conservatory of Music

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