benrodriguezmusic

Ben Rodriguez performs, composes, and records classical and experimental cello music from his base at Oberlin Conservatory. His repertoire spans traditional works by Bach and Piatti alongside original compositions like the solo cello piece Vanity Mirror. His performances are documented through studio recordings and live concert footage on his YouTube channel. The cellist's compositions integrate Neo-Riemannian harmonic theory and pelog pathet structures from Indonesian gamelan music into the Western classical tradition. His work explores the analytical frameworks underlying both conventional and experimental musical forms. These theoretical investigations manifest in pieces that expand the technical and tonal possibilities of the cello. Rodriguez's catalog encompasses solo cello performances, multimedia collaborations, and academic research into music theory. His concert programs regularly feature both canonical classical works and contemporary premieres. The documentation of his performances and compositional process serves as a resource for musicians, theorists, and scholars studying innovations in cello technique and contemporary classical composition.