Christopher has been commissioned by pianist Lara Downes to compose a piano concerto for performance during the sesquicentennial of the United States in 2026. It's part of a trio of commissioned works by prominent American composers, as part of her 'Declaration' project, and will subsequently be recorded and released. A to-be-announced consortium of world-leading orchestras will be giving performances globally starting with an American premiere in 2026.

Lara and Christopher met by random chance at Yamaha Artist Services New York (they're both Yamaha artists). After a short conversation they agreed to collaborate on a project, which eventually led to this commission.

Visit Lara's site for more information.