Ben is a freelance cellist living in London

His work embraces a wide range of ensembles and styles from period performance of early music through to contemporary and popular music. Since 2000 he has held the position of principal cellist in English Touring Opera’s orchestra and he also works regularly in the Theatres of London's West End, as well as seasons with Glyndebourne and Garsington Opera.

He plays on a cello made by Cornelius Kleynmann, dating from the late 17th century.