Benjamin Barnes aka Bencasso

Classical • San Francisco, 94117, US

Songs

0:00 / 6:42
Bolero
6:42
0:00 / 3:26
Habanera
3:26
0:00 / 4:44
01 Bach Air
4:44
0:00 / 4:13
02 Mozart Divertimento in D major - Allegro
4:13
0:00 / 3:49
03 Mozart Divertimento in D major - Andante
3:49
0:00 / 2:48
04 Mozart Divertimento in D major - Presto
2:48
0:00 / 5:49
05 Pachelbel Kanon in D
5:49
0:00 / 2:48
06 Vivaldi The Four Seasons - Spring - Allegro
2:48
0:00 / 2:18
07 Vivaldi The Four Seasons - Winter - Largo
2:18
0:00 / 1:23
08 Handel Water Music Suite - Allegro Maestoso
1:23
0:00 / 3:15
09 Handel Water Music Suite - Arrival of the Queen of Sheeba
3:15
0:00 / 6:27
10 Bach Concerto for two Violins - Largo ma non tanto
6:27
0:00 / 5:47
11 Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Allegro
5:47
0:00 / 3:27
12 Bach Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
3:27
0:00 / 2:45
13 Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 - Allegro Moderato
2:45
0:00 / 3:27
14 Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 - Allegro
3:27
0:00 / 3:27
14 Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 - Allegro
3:27
0:00 / 7:47
06 Largo desolato Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 6
7:47
0:00 / 4:54
05 Presto delirando Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 5
4:54
0:00 / 6:13
04 Adagio Appassionato Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 4
6:13
0:00 / 3:05
01Allegretto giovale Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 1
3:05
0:00 / 6:13
04 Adagio Appassionato Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 4
6:13
0:00 / 3:25
03 Allegro misterioso Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 3
3:25
0:00 / 6:14
02 Andante Amoroso Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 2
6:14
0:00 / 10:21
04 Finale, Allegro Comodo
10:21
0:00 / 8:48
03 Andante
8:48
0:00 / 3:56
02 Scherzo, Allegro
3:56
0:00 / 10:02
01 Allegro Non Troppo
10:02
0:00 / 2:34
03 Allegro Moderato
2:34
0:00 / 3:01
Bach Ave Maria Viola Organ
3:01

About the Artist

Benjamin Barnes is an award winning violinist. In 2023 Ben won the San Francisco Arts Commission's San Francisco Artist Award, a 20,000 dollar grant to produce and play a concert. Ben is a highly talented and versatile classical and jazz violinist and violist. He is a "grandstudent" of Jascha Heifetz and has studied under Heifetz' protege Sherry Kloss, renowned teacher Izzy Tinkleman, Paul Hersh, Don Ehrlich, Zaven Melikkian, Mark Sokol, Ian Swensson, and David Balakrishnan of Turtle Island String Quartet. Ben has performed with many symphony orchestras, chamber music ensembles and jazz groups. Barnes is skilled in playing and teaching both classical and jazz styles of violin and viola. In addition to his music career, Barnes has founded two fiscally sponsored arts organizations, Culture Scholar a 501(c)(3) organization and Bencasso Art Gallery. The latter is an online store that showcases his art and the works of other talented mental illness challaned artists. Bencasso Blog and Bencasso Gallery have been praised for their quality and creativity. One time and monthly tax deductible contributions to these fiscally sponsored arts organizations can be made to https://www.culturescholar.org/donate Barnes holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a multiple subjects teaching credential from San Francisco State University. His educational background, coupled with his extensive experience, makes him an ideal instructor for classical and jazz violin and viola students. Throughout his career, Barnes has worked with renowned musicians, including Isaac Stern, Graeme Jennings, Carla Kihlstedt, Paul Hersh, Jason Newsted of Metallica, Les Claypool of Primus, Fishbone, Mr. Bungle, Dead Prez, and The Coup. He is also a successful singer-songwriter, having produced over 120 recordings available on all major streaming platforms and web-stores. Despite facing challenges recovering from catastrophic injury, and traumatic brain injury, Barnes has persevered and achieved incredible success in his career. In 2020, a movie about his life premiered. He is also a sought-after motivational speaker, offering a message of hope and positivity that has inspired audiences worldwide. As a violin and viola instructor, Barnes offers the knowledge and expertise gained from his education and experience, making him a valuable teacher for students of all ages and levels. As a musician, he is skilled in both classical and jazz styles, allowing him to perform in aa variety of settings, including orchestral and chamber music, jazz, rock, and bluegrass.

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Songs

Bolero

Habanera

01 Bach Air

02 Mozart Divertimento in D major - Allegro

03 Mozart Divertimento in D major - Andante

04 Mozart Divertimento in D major - Presto

05 Pachelbel Kanon in D

06 Vivaldi The Four Seasons - Spring - Allegro

07 Vivaldi The Four Seasons - Winter - Largo

08 Handel Water Music Suite - Allegro Maestoso

09 Handel Water Music Suite - Arrival of the Queen of Sheeba

10 Bach Concerto for two Violins - Largo ma non tanto

11 Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Allegro

12 Bach Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring

13 Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 - Allegro Moderato

14 Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 - Allegro

14 Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 - Allegro

06 Largo desolato Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 6

05 Presto delirando Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 5

04 Adagio Appassionato Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 4

01Allegretto giovale Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 1

04 Adagio Appassionato Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 4

03 Allegro misterioso Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 3

02 Andante Amoroso Alban Berg Lyric Suite Movt 2

04 Finale, Allegro Comodo

03 Andante

02 Scherzo, Allegro

01 Allegro Non Troppo

03 Allegro Moderato

Bach Ave Maria Viola Organ