My Dear Chris: ever since we met at the Bayerische Staatsoper back in 2012, we stayed in touch, and I was so delighted that we crossed paths a little more when you brought your life to London. You were destined for great things in music, and your shining personality, enthusiasm, and knowledge were infectious. I’ll never forget our catch-up drinks at Holland Park Tube Station, which was the last time we saw each other. You will live on in all of our music making. George X
I planted a willow tree near a small brook to remember Chris by.
Christopher was a remarkable RCM student, with a rare ability to inspire others. His was a radiant personality, with a musical talent to match. We worked together on a Mozart project in his final year; he was insightful and passionate. Deepest condolences from the entire College community. From the RCM Director
I met Chris briefly in 2018 when we were both watching the rehearsals of the Royal Opera House’s Ring Cycle, and I’m still struck by his effortless warmth and the kindness he radiated. On one day, he and I followed the music using a single score and it makes me smile to remember how clearly…
We are notes Of differing tempos On the staff if life Some of us Are conductors Who lead others In harmonies Leading to grand finales!
Dear Molly and Quentin, Der Tote ist nicht tot. Er lebt in uns fort auf geheimnisvolle Weise. Er fügt gleichsam seine besten, nun von der Last des Leidens erlösten Kräfte den unseren hinzu. So beginnt er, uns selbst zu verwandeln und läutert in unserem Herzen sein zweites, höheres Wesen. Wo echte Liebe lebte, sterben die…