Benjamin’s aim is to bring high-quality musical experiences to all, as audience members and performers. He trains with Paul McGrath (English Touring Opera) and Toby Purser (English National Opera) and is mentored by Mark Heron (Royal Northern College of Music).
Benjamin is a strategic arts leader, having initiated and led a wide range of artistic projects as conductor, translator and facilitator. Recent work includes translating and conducting Carmen for the Warwick Arts Centre, and an award-nominated translation of Don Giovanni for Hampstead Garden Opera.
Benjamin is a Springboard Artist at the Belgrade Theatre where his opera company, HighTime, is in residence. He is Head of Boys Singing at King Henry VIII School and is the Musical Director for the Hampton Singers and Ex Urbe Chamber Choir. He holds a PhD from the University of Warwick.
