Benedict Taylor

Musician, Violist, Composer

British Hampstead, London, United Kingdom

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Quick Info

ProfessionMusician, Violist, Composer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth18/04/1960
Age66 years
BirthplaceHampstead, London, United Kingdom

Latest News about Benedict Taylor

01/01/2025

Benedict Taylor is credited as the composer for Homebound, a 2025 project listed in his recent filmography. He is also credited on Shadowbox in 2025, indicating continued activity in film music and composition. The available data does not provide further details about the releases themselves.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameBenedict Taylor
NicknameBen
Zodiac sign/Sun signAries

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityRoyal Northern College of Music, England; Goldsmiths, University of London
Educational QualificationDegree in Music (Ethnomusicology)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
HobbiesTravelling, Partying

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsRadhika Apte
Marriage Year2012
SpouseRadhika Apte

Family

SpouseRadhika Apte (Bollywood Actress)
Parents
FatherRichard Taylor
MotherCaroline Moir (Author)
SiblingsFive siblings

Career

Awards/Honours
  • Royal Philharmonic Society – Sir John Barbirolli Award (solo viola)
  • Lynn Foundation Scholarship (solo viola)
  • Westmorland Music Society Grant (solo viola)
  • Crystal Bear, Berlinale 2014 (Killa)
  • International Jury Special Mention, Berlinale 2014 (Killa)
  • Transylvania Trophy (Best Film) TIFF (Ship of Theseus)Jury Special Mention
  • BFI London Film Festival (Ship of Theseus)
Notable Works
  • Year: 2025 Title: Homebound Role: Composer
  • Year: 2025 Title: Shadowbox Role: Music
  • Year: 2022 Title: Maagh Role: Composer
  • Year: 2021 Title: London's Forgotten Role: Composer, Music Producer
  • Year: 2021 Title: Tryst with Destiny Role: Composer
  • Year: 2021 Title: Sherni Role: Composer (background score)
  • Year: 2021 Title: Mara's World Role: Composer
  • Year: 2020 Title: Unpaused Role: Composer, BGM Score
  • Year: 2020 Title: The Sleepwalkers Role: Composer
  • Year: 2020 Title: Chintu Ka Birthday Role: Composer
  • Year: 2020 Title: The Shepherdess and the Seven Songs Role: Composer
  • Year: 2020 Title: Ghost Stories Role: Composer, Musician, Performer
  • Year: 2019 Title: Sonchiriya Role: Composer (background score)
  • Year: 2019 Title: One Jewish Boy Role: Composer
  • Year: 2018 Title: Phoneutria Role: Composer, Performer
  • Year: 2018 Title: The Bangle Seller Role: Composer

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benedict-taylor-835364a

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Benedict's mother is Caroline Moir, a UK based author.
2. He learned viola alongside fellow musicians at the Royal Northern College of Music.
3. He holds a degree in ethnomusicology from the University of London.
4. Benedict excels in contemporary composition, modern string performance, and improvised music in the British and European new music scene.
5. He established CRAM, a music collective and independent record label.
6. Benedict conducts lectures and seminars at esteemed institutions such as the Royal College of Music, City University London, Goldsmiths, University of London, among others.
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