Ben Ullery - Latest News

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November 10, 2022

New Website!

Excited to announce my new website!

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November 15, 2021

New Brahms Video!

Watch my newest Brahms video up on YouTube!

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November 22, 2022

NYTIMES: Carnegie Hall Review

Read the New York Time's review of our Carnegie Concerts on our latest tour!

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November 23, 2022

First Tour since COVID

Read about my musings about first tour of the LA Phil since COVID!

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March 8, 2026

Big Announcement! LA Phil Principal Viola

I've accepted the Principal VIola job at the LA PHIL!

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Praised by the Chicago Tribune for his “febrile intensity,” violist Ben Ullery enjoys a multifaceted performing career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player and educator.

In 2026 he was chosen by Music Director Gustavo Dudamel for the position of Principal Viola of the LA Philharmonic. In addition to his appearances with the LA Phil, Ullery has performed across the country and abroad in the role of Guest Principal Viola with the Chicago Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Ben Ullery

Violist