Ben Chan- Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Mvmt 1 (1/2)

I apologize- my dad recorded from far away so you'll have to turn up your speakers. Plus some coughing, too. Otherwise, enjoy! This is with the Brigham Young University Philharmonic Orchestra.

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[HiddenEagles]

oh crap Ben your LDS (mormon)???

[TheChanBrothers]

Yup! Not sure what you mean by "oh crap", but this is who I am, and I'm extremely grateful for my upbringing as a Latter-day Saint. There ARE down-to-earth Mormons like myself who contribute to society in the best ways we can :-) Anyways, it ain't a secret, and I'm proud of who I am and the fact that I actually know why I'm here on the earth at this time- it really has taken my concept of violin and music to the next level! Well, thanks for noticing, en tout cas.

[Oniknarf]

you brought a masculine flavor to the flamboyant concerto. One of the best interpretations! is BYU exclusive to LDS?

[TheChanBrothers]

Thanks! BYU takes any religious affiliation, provided you agree to follow a general code of conduct.

[0099005500660077]

hey have you got any prizes? xxxxx

[TheChanBrothers]

Actually, yeah - I won the violin division of the 2006 MTNA Young Artist Solo Competition.

[SCSQ4]

Ben, congratulations on such a wonderful performance! You played your violin with so much poise, skill, and expressiveness!

This must have been one of the best moments of your life as a musician! Kudos and bravo to you!

The BYU Philharmonic Orchestra also did an excellent job as well!

[HiddenEagles]

haha I'm a proud Latter-Day-Saint as well, that was my sister I believe because I didn't post that comment. And I don't stay stuff like "oh crap"

[draghidepker]

nice what age were you when you actually played it?

[EnviousAzn16]

What violin strings do you use? and what kind of violin do you have?

[violiny]

damn....you know how to play the violin. Good job. Reminds me of Heifetz version (nobody really compares to Heifetz...but you know what i mean)

anywho

great job.

I dont think i could really handle this peice yet.

[uchihayanagi23]

Ben, can you please play canon in violin...i just kind of imagine the sound of canon with violin and i think its gonna be good... maybe you could use the notes that guitar90 used.. well, if it's not too much to ask :D.. ill waiting for it.. oh, and one more thing, who was coughing?? lol just kidding.. ill be looking forward for canon rock violin by Ben Chan :D

[Steven679]

Dude...morman, catholic, baptist...I don't care what denomination you are...you rock in the musical world. You play wonnderfully. How long have you been at it?

[crAsian]

this is becoming one of my favorite violin concertos and you play it SO well. are you normally concert master when you aren't playing a solo? :)