DECEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Ray Chen

Ray Chen is a Taiwanese-Australian violinist best known for winning the 2008 International Yehudi Menuhin Competition and Queen Elizabeth’s prestigious 2009 competition. His talent and love for the violin have allowed him to play in the world’s most renowned concert halls and with forecast orchestras. Ray Chen is not only a dedicated musician, but he is also an engaged public figure, reaching a global audience through his fun and relatable social media presence. Transforming expectations about classical music artists, he is also an entrepreneur who motivates and provides resources for beginning artists with his new startup, Tonic. His commitment to music and his educating of the new generation has made him the highly successful musician and global influencer he is today.