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In 2003, age 13,
Ben returned to his home town of Wellington,
New Zealand
for a series of concerts culminating in a performance of the Bruch Violin Concerto No 1 in G minor with the NGC
Wellington Sinfonia to an audience of over 1,800.
The critics said:
"His technique is fully up to the demands of the Bruch and he produced a lovely sound from what is
clearly a quality instrument".
Dominion Post.
"Baker's Triumphant Return. The standard of playing that he offered
was impressive for one so young. A talented young man and definitely one to
watch in the near future."
Capital Times.
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