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Ray Chen on music, touring and connecting with others

Violinist and social media star Ray Chen sat down with Tamara-Anna Cislowska on Duet to talk about his favourite music, touring the world, and performing in some of the best concert halls ever built.

One of the world's foremost soloists, Chen also shared the importance of connecting with others, especially younger music-lovers through social media.

Watch his very special duet of cello-favourite The Swan. And find out which iconic violin music came out on top when we asked Ray to make some tough choices on Instagram.

You can also catch Ray performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D with the Melbourne Symphony on Sunday August 13 from 1pm.

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Favourite Classics: Piano Chill

Soothe the senses and bring some calmness in your life in this hour-long playlist of the most relaxing and 'chill' piano music, selected for you by Russell Torrance.

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TSO: Sibelius Violin Concerto

Violinist Benjamin Beilman and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra perform Jean Sibelius' monumental Violin Concerto.

1PM, FRIDAY AUGUST 11

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All about that Bass

Double, upright, walking or electric, this week on Classic Instruments it's all about the bass. Across classical and jazz with a few flavours of rock, funk, disco, fusion and more, enjoy music from Bach to Britten and beyond and greats like Edgar Meyer, Stanley Clarke and Australia's Linda May Han Oh.

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Mike Nock: Hearing

Deliciously mellow piano music from Australian jazz legend Mike Nock: his new solo album 'Hearing' is a delight to the ears and the heart.

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