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Benjamin Hayek, violoncello and viola da gamba, grew up in the Chicago land area and was a member of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra while in high school. The recipient of a Talented Artist Scholarship, he received his Bachelor’s of Music in cello performance while studying with Laurien Laufman and Suren Bagratuni at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Shortly after completing his Master’s of Music degree, also at UIUC, he began work on his Doctorate of Musical Arts with a particular focus in Baroque performance practice under the direction of harpsichordist Charlotte Mattax. Mr. Hayek is presently involved in the research and creation of a new edition of string chamber works by Italian Baroque composer Giuseppe Jacchini. Following his growing interest in the viola da gamba repertory, he continues to pursue his study of the instrument through his participation in a variety of consort music ensembles as well as in private study with Chicago viola da gambist Craig Trompeter.
email:
bhayek@eiu.edu
phone: 581-6657
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