Ray Chen is a violinist who redefines what it is to be a classical musician in the 21st century. With a media presence that enhances and inspires the classical audience and reaches out to millions through his unprecedented online following, his remarkable musicianship transmits to a global audience. This is reflected in his engagements with the foremost orchestras and concert halls around the world.

Program:
Sonata in G minor “Devil’s Trill” (arr. Kreisler) -Giuseppe Tartini (1692–1770)

Violin Sonata No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2- Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Allegro con brio
Adagio cantabile
Scherzo. Allegro
Finale. Allegro–Presto

INTERMISSION

Partita No. 3 in E major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Preludio Loure
Gavotte en Rondeau
Menuet I & Menuet II
Bourree
Gigue

La Ronde des Lutins, Op. 25- Antonio Bazzini (1818-1897)

Slavonic Dance No. 2 in E minor, Op. 72 (arr. Kreisler)- Antonin Dvorak (1841–1904)

Spain (arr. Elizalde & Chen)- Chick Corea (1941–2021)

Tickets are available as part of the Music@Amherst 2023-2024 subscription packages, via the ticketing website listed below, from August 22 until Sept. 14. FREE with current AC ID.

Single tickets are also available at amherst.universitytickets.com beginning, Friday, April 5. Assigned Seating.

Single ticket prices:
General Public: $28
Senior Citizens (65+): $22
Students, with valid ID: $12
FREE with current Amherst College ID