Benjamin Hart, Violinist

Benjamin Hart began studying the violin at age five, and has made music his lifelong endeavor. Ben joined the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra as Associate Concertmaster in January of 2013. He frequently serves the LPO as Concertmaster and soloist. He spends his summers in Cooperstown, NY as a member of the Glimmerglass Opera Festival Orchestra.

Mr. Hart earned a Masters degree as a fellowship student at Indiana University, where he studied with Alexander Kerr. He received his Bachelor of Music from Vanderbilt University under Christian Teal. His early studies in his hometown of St. Louis, MO were with the Arianna String Quartet, Dr. Richard Kent Perry, and Carrie Telthorst. As a member of the Ars Nova and Polymnia String Quartets, he has performed chamber music across the US and Europe. Mr. Hart maintains a private studio at his home in Terrytown, where he teaches violin students of all ages and abilities.

Mr. Hart performs at CCCMF 2026 on October 15