I have over 30 years of extensive live and studio experiences spanning disparate realms of post-rock, classical, ambient, punk, film scores, and meditation music. I am passionate about innovating and exploring the wide dynamic range, raw textures and emotional character of the cello. I continue to develop original compositions and improvisations around loops with electric and acoustic cellos, drum machine and spoken word, while collaborating on multi-disciplinary performances and film scores around the UK and beyond.

Ben Roberts

I have over 30 years of extensive live and studio experiences spanning disparate realms of post-rock, classical, ambient, punk, film scores, and meditation music. I am passionate about innovating and exploring the wide dynamic range, raw textures and emotional character of the cello. I continue to develop original compositions and improvisations around loops with electric and acoustic cellos, drum machine and spoken word, while collaborating on multi-disciplinary performances and film scores around the UK and beyond.

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I have over 30 years of extensive live and studio experiences spanning disparate realms of post-rock, classical, ambient, punk, film scores, and meditation music. I am passionate about innovating and exploring the wide dynamic range, raw textures and emotional character of the cello.

I continue to develop original compositions and improvisations around loops with electric and acoustic cellos, drum machine and spoken word, while collaborating on multi-disciplinary performances and film scores around the UK and beyond.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Principal Cellist at Torbay Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Principal Cellist; performed across the orchestra's classical repertoire and contributed to chamber and solo performances.
Cellist / Founder at 4P LA String Quartet
January 1, 2018 - Present
Cellist and founder; collaborative performances and recording with the quartet.
Cellist / Founder at Silver Moth
January 1, 2021 - Present
Cellist and founder; ongoing contemporary collaborations and performances.
Performer / Multi-instrumentalist at Solo Abrasive Trees
December 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Electric cello, bass guitar performances and improvisations.
Vocalist / Multi-instrumentalist at Prosthetic Head
January 1, 2021 - Present
Vocals, guitar, cello; songwriting and live performances.
Cellist / Performer at Mae Karthaus Trio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Cello, vocals, tapes; recordings and live performances.
Performer at Evi Vine
December 31, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Electric cello, electric guitar; performances and collaborations.
Performer at The Legendary Snake Snake Snake
December 31, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Cello, acoustic guitar, vocals; multi-genre performance.
Composer / Improviser at South West Dance Hub
January 1, 2023 - Present
Composition and live performance from multi-disciplinary improvisation workshops.
Composer / Performer at NIRVANA (film scores)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Composition, performance and recording of original score for award-winning feature-length film.

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