New Zealand–born violinist Benjamin Baker, described by the New York Times as bringing "virtuosity, refinement and youthful exuberance" to his playing, performs a series of concerts across the UK in spring 2026. Born in Wellington, Baker studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Royal College of Music, and in 2021 co-founded the At the World's Edge Festival (AWE) in Queenstown, New Zealand. He plays a 1694 Giovanni Grancino violin.
Bach at Christ Church, Appleton-le-Moors Sunday 1 March 2026, 2pm Christ Church, Appleton-le-Moors, North Yorkshire
Works by Bach and Kodály
Benjamin Baker — violin, Jamie Walton — cello
Part of the North York Moors Chamber Music Festival.
Bute Arts Society, Isle of Bute, Scotland Friday 6 March 2026, 7.30pm Isle of Bute Parish Church
Works by Schubert, Brahms, Lili Boulanger and Respighi
Benjamin Baker — violin, Daniel Lebhardt — piano
Mid-Argyll Arts Association, Ardrishaig, Scotland Saturday 7 March 2026, 7.30pm Ardrishaig Public Hall
Works by Schubert, Brahms, Lili Boulanger and Respighi
Benjamin Baker — violin, Daniel Lebhardt — piano
Music at Millichope, Craven Arms Saturday 2 May 2026, 10.30am Millichope, Craven Arms, Shropshire
Piano Trios by Haydn, Schubert and Mendelssohn
Benjamin Baker — violin, Jonathan Bloxham — cello, Daniel Lebhardt — piano
Bach: Complete Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin — Norwich Sunday 3 May 2026, 3–6pm Norwich Chapel
Complete Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin by J.S. Bach
Benjamin Baker — violin
Conway Hall, London Sunday 10 May 2026 Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
Works by Schubert, Brahms, Bacewicz and Respighi
Benjamin Baker — violin, Daniel Lebhardt — piano
Chipping Campden Music Festival — Bach: Complete Sonatas and Partitas Friday 15 May 2026, 6.30–9pm St James Church, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Complete Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin by J.S. Bach
Benjamin Baker — violin
Korngold Violin Concerto — Maidstone Saturday 16 May 2026, 7.30pm Mote Hall, Maidstone, Kent
Korngold — Violin Concerto
Benjamin Baker — violin, Maidstone Symphony Orchestra, conductor Brian Wright