Storrs, Connecticut — Friday, October 17, 2025

UC Davis, California — Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 PM

When RAY CHEN takes the stage, the violin doesn’t just sing — it blazes. This is not a recital to quietly admire. This is a night where Beethoven’s fire, Saint-Saëns’ storm, and Bach’s immortal Chaconne collide with the dazzling brilliance of Bazzini, the soulful dance of Dvořák, and the electrifying rhythms of Chick Corea.

Prepare for a performance that defies boundaries:

• Beethoven: Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30 — elegance with an edge

• Saint-Saëns: Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 75 — passion unleashed

• Bach: Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 “Chaconne” — timeless transcendence

• Bazzini: La Ronde des Lutins — pure virtuoso fireworks

• Dvořák: Slavonic Dance No. 2 in E minor, Op. 72 (arr. Kreisler) — folk spirit reimagined

• Chick Corea: Spain (arr. Elizalde & Chen) — jazz energy reborn in classical hands