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The Violin Virtuoso: Ray Chen Australia Recital Tour 2025

Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
When
  • Monday 8 September 2025 from 10pm to Tuesday 9 September 2025 12am
  • Friday 12 September 2025 from 10pm to Saturday 13 September 2025 12am
  • Sunday 14 September 2025 from 9pm to 11pm
Cost

Adult: $69-169

This September, witness brilliance in motion as world-renowned virtuoso Ray Chen returns to Australia for a captivating recital tour. Joined by the equally esteemed pianist Julio Elizalde, Chen presents a program that spans fiery Romanticism, Baroque grandeur, and genre-defying innovation.

From Beethoven’s lyrical sophistication to the powerful intensity of Saint-Saëns, and the emotional depth of Bach’s iconic Chaconne, this concert offers more than just music – it’s a journey through sound and soul. The evening closes with high-octane showpieces, including Chick Corea’s Spain, in a bold and brilliant arrangement by Chen himself.

Program:

  • Ludwig van Beethoven – Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30

  • Camille Saint-Saëns – Violin Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 75

– Intermission –

  • J.S. Bach – Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 (Chaconne)

  • Antonio Bazzini – La Ronde des Lutins, Op. 25

  • Antonín Dvořák – Slavonic Dance No. 2 in E minor, Op. 72 (arr. Kreisler)

  • Chick Corea – Spain (arr. Elizalde & Chen)

Whether you’re a lifelong classical music lover or simply discovering the power of live performance, Ray Chen’s magnetic stage presence, flawless technique, and boundless musicality guarantee an unforgettable evening.

Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the great violinists of our time – secure your tickets now.

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