Hyperion Records

Described by Musical Opinion magazine as 'an outstanding artist' Benjamin is increasingly in demand as a soloist and chamber musician. Performances have taken him throughout Europe, North America, Africa, and the Far and Middle East. Born in Nottingham, he attended Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester before studying at the Royal Academy of Music, and later in Chicago with Shmuel Ashkenasi.

As a soloist, director and guest leader he has appeared with groups such as the English Chamber Orchestra and the Philharmonia. He is a member of the London Bridge Ensemble and Olivier Ensemble and also plays regularly with The Nash Ensemble and Fibonacci.

Benjamin appears regularly at international festivals such as Cheltenham, the BBC Proms, Bullawayo and Bellagio. He is a regular artist at Music at Plush where he partners the cellist Adrian Brendel, amongst other international artists.