'Benjamin is one of the most musically intelligent students to have studied with me in recent years. He possesses a great knowledge of the score of each studied work like few other musicians.' —Rainer Kussmaul (1st concertmaster, Berlin Philharmonic/Berliner Barock Solisten)
'Benjamin Shute. . .played the Sibelius [concerto] with marvelous command and gave. . .this composition his very own unique interpretation—impressive.' --Badische Zeitung
'The playing was detailed and beautifully balanced throughout the afternoon.' — Washington Post
'The sonority provided by the orchestra was delicious...superbly led by Ben Shute.' — Edinburgh Music Review
"The [Raritan Players treat] every piece on this recording with such intimate care..." — Early Music America
"...one of the most rewarding books that I have read on music..." —American Record Guide on the book Sei Solo: Symbolum? The Theology of J. S. Bach's Solo Violin Works
'Benjamin Shute. . .played the Sibelius [concerto] with marvelous command and gave. . .this composition his very own unique interpretation—impressive.' --Badische Zeitung
'The playing was detailed and beautifully balanced throughout the afternoon.' — Washington Post
'The sonority provided by the orchestra was delicious...superbly led by Ben Shute.' — Edinburgh Music Review
"The [Raritan Players treat] every piece on this recording with such intimate care..." — Early Music America
"...one of the most rewarding books that I have read on music..." —American Record Guide on the book Sei Solo: Symbolum? The Theology of J. S. Bach's Solo Violin Works