Benjamin Russell
violin

Website:
www.bryantpartquartet.com

Violinist Benjamin Russell is hailed as a dynamic performer and displays great talent in mastering both classical music and folk music of several cultures. As founding member of the Bryant Park Quartet, he tours throughout the country performing recitals and giving presentations in public schools and universities.

Benjamin currently holds the position of Principal 2nd Violin in the Portland Symphony Orchestra in Maine. In the past year, he has collaborated with the International Contemporary Ensemble, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, West Philadelphia Orchestra, Composers Collaborative, Mark Morris Dance Group, Matt Rock, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Artemis Chamber Orchestra, Allsar Quartet, Los Angeles Collaboration, and Max Richter.

Benjamin received his MM from the New England Conservatory and his BM from Biola University. His influential teachers include Masuko Ushioda, Ian Swensen, Jan Repko, Mary Beth Woodruff, Ruth Meints, and Mary Gerard. Benjamin currently resides in Manhattan.