"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 [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 [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