In this episode of Tempo, host Matthew Coorey interviews violinist Ray Chen about his early musical experiences starting at age 4 with Suzuki method lessons. Chen shares memories of playing in youth orchestras like JSC and QIO as a child, which helped combat feelings of loneliness. He discusses realizing his talent and humor at a young age. Chen also touches on studying at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and his goal to bring levity to classical music.

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