Watch: Benjamin Baker plays Bach at East Neuk

Monday, July 5, 2021

Solo Sonata No 3 video is part of a series of free festival films

The East Neuk Festival took place in Fife this weekend involving both live and digital events - but for those unable to attend the scenic Scottish setting, specially recorded recitals remain available to watch online for the whole of July.

Performances were made by oud player Rihab Azar, the Castalian Quartet, guitarist Sean Shibe, The Tallis Scholars and pianist Llŷr Williams - and as a demonstration of the music-making on offer, here's a striking video of violinist Benjamin Baker performing Bach's Solo Sonata No 3 in C, BWV 1005​, a performance filmed by Stuart Armitt​ that, literally, takes us on a journey from darkness to light. 

More East Nuek films can be found here: ENF 2021 Online. The films are free, but audiences are invited to make a donation to support the festival, as it prepares for a full return in 2022.

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