8 times violinist Ray Chen was exceptionally entertaining on social media

5 February 2015, 16:21 | Updated: 9 February 2016, 10:53

Violinist Ray Chen is superb value on social media, so we've compiled some of the funniest and weirdest stuff he's done on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

1. When he compared Mozart to the perfect hamburger

This is in-depth, and surprisingly plausible. Some musicans really are like vegan burgers.

Mozart & Burgers
More of a discussion than a masterclass, but this week I thought it would be fun to compare one of the most popular composers of ALL TIME with one of the most popular food items. Mozart doesn't have to be unreachable if we break him down into something relatable, and nothing is more relatable than a good burger. Does your sound = sauce? Style = ingredients? What else does it take to make your Mozart sound good? #MasterclassMonday
Posted by Ray Chen on Monday, 21 December 2015

2. When he gave excellent advice about texting in rehearsals

It's just common sense, right?

Txting in Orchestra
Remember kids, if you're going to say stuff about somebody behind their back, make sure it's something POSITIVE! Then everybody is happy! #PlayNicelyNow #PositiveEnergy- With Christian Vásquez & the Teresa Carreño Youth Orchestra of Venezuela
Posted by Ray Chen on Friday, 13 November 2015

3. Mucking about with Philharmonia

In which Mr Chen is put on the spot by one of the world's top orchestras.

Post by Ray Chen.

4. Drinking competitions with Vasily Petrenko

Well, if vodka's on the menu, we know who our money's on.

After a successful first concert with the Orquesta Sinfonica De Castilla y Leon in Valladolid, Spain - I decided to challenge Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko to a VODKA BATTLE!

5. Terrifying a fellow violin legend

Poor Janine. How can she be immune to Chen's charms?!

Can I get a hug? #JanineJansen #paris #myhero

A photo posted by Ray Chen (@raychenviolin) onJan 22, 2015 at 1:26pm PST

6. Backstage selfies with Yuja Wang

We're not jealous of Ray's lifestyle or anything. Not a bit.

It's a #winning after-concert #selfie with @YujaWang and friends! pic.twitter.com/uSGIIe9ESk
— Ray Chen (@raychenviolin) March 13, 2014

7. Alright… that's impressive

Ray Chen enlisted conductor Christoph Eschenbach and violinist Josef Špaček to help him play just one violin. Not bad.

Post by Ray Chen.

8. Even Ray Chen is into viola jokes

We don't completely approve, but we can't resist…