How much does Ray Chen violin cost?
$10 million
He plays a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin, once owned by famed Hungarian violinist Joseph Joachim, loaned to him by the Nippon Music Foundation, and reportedly worth $10 million. “I don’t think they were quite as expensive in the 1800s,” he jokes.
Does Ray Chen speak Chinese?
Ray was born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, and though a full Australian accent lurks in the background (he let go a few times during our interview), he often speaks English like an American. He also speaks Chinese.
What ethnicity is Ray Chen?
Ray Chen
| Ray Chen 陳銳 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 March 1989 Taipei, Taiwan |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Violin |
What is the most valuable violin in the world?
The Vieuxtemps Guarneri Violin This Guarneri del Gesù instrument is now the most expensive violin in the world, selling for an estimated $16million (£10.5million). Its new owner anonymously donated the historic instrument to violinist Anne Akiko Meyers on loan for the rest of her life.
Where does Ray Chen violinist live?
Initially coming to attention via the Yehudi Menuhin (2008) and Queen Elizabeth (2009) Competitions, of which he was First Prize winner, he has built a profile in Europe, Asia, and the USA as well as his native Australia both live and on disc.
What violin does Ray Chen use?
1715 “Joachim” Stradivarius violin
He plays the 1715 “Joachim” Stradivarius violin on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation. This instrument was once owned by the famed Hungarian violinist, Joseph Joachim (1831-1907).
Where did Ray Chen go to college?
Curtis Institute of MusicQueensland Conservat… Griffith Uni…Brisbane Grammar SchoolEncore School for Strings
Ray Chen/Education
How much does first chair violinist get paid?
How much does a Violinist make? The average Violinist salary is $64,335 per year, or $30.93 per hour, in the United States. People on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $28,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $146,000.
What violin is Ray Chen using?
Joachim” Stradivarius violin