Lara Downes - Piano Concerto Commission
Christopher has been commissioned by pianist Lara Downes to compose a piano concerto for performance during the sesquicentennial of the United States in 2026. A to-be-announced consortium of world-leading orchestras will be giving performances globally starting with an American premiere in 2026.
New Work: 'Song Offerings'
Christopher's latest choral suite is a setting of 'Gitanjali', the Nobel Prize-winning collection of poetry by Rabindranath Tagore. Commissioned by Denver-based choir Kantorei, Christopher unveiled the new work in two concerts, co-conducted by Kantorei's Managing Director Joel Rinsema.
'Turandot' at Washington National Opera
Washington National Opera's production of 'Turandot', with a new ending by Christopher, was a smash hit. The entire run sold out prior to opening night, with rave reviews and coverage from The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, NPR and Associated Press.