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As a New York artist, Ben has contributed vocals, cello and keys on a number of collaborative projects. In 2006 at Urban Stages, he performed his show Who Asked Me To Annoy You With My Sad Repartee?, with longtime collaborator Sean Hagerty. That same year, he sang and played both cello and piano on the Grammy nominated recording of Sweeney Todd, released by Nonesuch. Magnuson has been featured on three volumes of Carols For A Cure, annually released by Rock-it Science Records. Ben has also provided string arrangements and played cello and piano on Geoff Packard’s 2010 album, Fairy Tales and Fortunes. He has performed in various New York haunts from The Players Club and Sin-é to The Zipper Factory and the stages of Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall. Ben holds a Bachelor in fine arts from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. |
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