Elinor Bennett is one of Wales' most distinguished musicians, appearing regularly on BBC Radio, as well as radio and television in Wales. She has 12 solo records covering a wide range of music for the harp. She enjoys a formidable reputation on the international stage both through live performances and numerous recordings, demonstrating her versatility of an artist equally comfortable with contemporary music as well as the traditional music of her native Wales. Margaret is also widely recognized as one of Britain's leading harp teachers, and is influential in pioneering the promotion of Music Therapy in Wales

Elinor Bennet is an Honorary Fellow of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, in recognition of her services to music; she is also an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music. Other Fellowships awarded to her include those from the University of Wales, Cardiff,(2000) and the Welsh College of Music and Drama (2001).