Benjamin Cook
Film Composer, Classical Music Artist, and Pianist

 

Benjamin Cook is a modern classical composer and pianist whose emotionally rich music bridges the worlds of concert performance and cinematic storytelling. With over 700,000 streams on streaming platforms and 35,000+ followers across social media, Benjamin’s work has resonated with audiences around the world. Drawing inspiration from Max Richter, Ludovico Einaudi, and Frédéric Chopin, his music blends lyrical piano writing with cinematic string textures.

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His compositions have been broadcast on Classic FM, BBC Music Introducing, Scala Radio, and Amazing Radio, with BBC Introducing describing his work as "utterly divine." In 2024, he was named a ‘One to Watch’ composer by Scala Radio, and his single For You was recognised as #2 Best Single of 2022 by One World Music Radio. He regularly performs his own works at major venues, including the Southbank Centre, Sofar Sounds, and the Piano Revenge Festival in Paris. His next release will be his first EP for Piano and Strings in 2025.

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Alongside his artist work, Benjamin is a composer for film and media. A graduate of City, University of London’s Master’s programme in Composing for Moving Images, he has scored campaigns for the UK government, and Media Trust. His production music, has featured across BBC One, Channel 4, and Channel 5. Most recently, his score for The Consultant feature film won Best Thriller Film at both the FiFF Film Festival and Lonely Wolf International Film Festival, with the film now streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi.