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Date of birth18 February 1982
Age42 Years (as of 2024)
BirthplaceKendal, United Kingdom
ProfessionMusician, Violist, Composer
NationalityBritish
Marital statusMarried
SpouseRadhika Apte
FamilyDaughter (born December 2024)
Benedict Taylor (Radhika Apte's Biography
British violist, composer and music educator Benedict Taylor is known for his contemporary string performance, film and theatre scores, and his work with a
Early life and backgroundBenedict Taylor was born on 18 February 1982 in Kendal, United Kingdom, and grew up in London. He trained as a violist and pursued higher study in music, taking lessons from established performers and completing formal education at the Royal Northern College of Music and later at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he earned a degree in ethnomusicology. Taylor’s upbringing included a literary influence: his mother is author Caroline Moir.
Career
Taylor has built a multifaceted career as a violist, composer and performer in the contemporary and new-music scenes across Britain and Europe. His work spans modern string performance and improvised music, and he is particularly active in composing for film and theatre. Credits listed in his portfolio include scores and soundtrack work for productions such as The Hungry, Fireworks & Djinns of Eidgah at the Royal Court Theatre, The Bright Day by Mohit Takalkar, Maunraag by Vaibhav Abnave, and Waves of Power for the National Maritime Museum.
As a performer Taylor has appeared at a number of festivals and events that showcase contemporary and experimental music, including Tete a Tete Opera Festival, Aldeburgh Festival, Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte in Montepulciano, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, Fete de la Musique Berlin, Manchester International Festival and Manchester Jazz Festival. He also founded CRAM, a music collective and independent record label, through which he has supported collaborative and independent music projects.
In addition to composing and performing, Taylor has been involved in music education and public engagement. He has given lectures and seminars at institutions such as the Royal College of Music, City University London and Goldsmiths, University of London.
Public profile
Taylor’s background and professional activity reflect a focus on contemporary composition and the intersection of performance and sound design for stage and screen. His work has been recognized through a number of awards and honours tied to projects he has been associated with, including festival recognitions and prizes linked to films and collaborations. He is also known within music circles for his solo viola achievements earlier in his training, which included scholarships and grants.
Personal life
Taylor is married to actress Radhika Apte; the couple wed in 2012. They became parents to a daughter born in December 2024. Taylor is British by nationality and practices Christianity. Physical details noted in public profiles include a height of approximately 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) and brown hair and eyes. His listed hobbies include travelling and partying.
Latest updates
As of December 2024, Taylor is 42 years old and his family expanded with the birth of his daughter. He continues to work across composition, performance and education while maintaining involvement in contemporary music projects and festival programming.
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Recent Work
Composed music and soundtracks for works including The Hungry; Fireworks & Djinns of Eidgah (Royal Court Theatre); The Bright Day; Maunraag; Waves of Power (National Maritime Museum).
Career Highlights
- Contemporary string performance and improvised music in the British and European new-music scene
- Founding CRAM, a music collective and independent record label
- Composing scores for theatre and film productions and presenting work at major contemporary music festivals
- Lecturing and delivering seminars at leading music institutions
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