Dear McMullen-Lairds,
My mother heart aches for your loss.
My music heart aches for the world’s loss.
My spirit rejoices in the ongoing light of Christopher’s presence in the world.
May you gradually find what you need for mending this huge hole in the fabric of your lives!
“May eternal light surround you
Everlasting arms be around you
Know that love has bound you to our hearts
Know that love has bound you to our hearts.”
With our condolences and best wishes, this is the Adagio Espressivo from Beethoven’s last violin sonata. Gratefully and humbly dedicated to the memory of Christopher, who gave us and so many others so much warmth and inspiration. Thank you.
I’m so shocked to hear of your death, Christopher. We met briefly in Munich when I revived George Benjamin’s opera Written on Skin, and your bright energy was utterly engaging. Your warmth, fun and clear talent shone at every moment and I can’t believe your light has been extinguished so soon. RIP
We met Christopher McMullen-Laird when we were part of the choir singing Mozart’s Requiem at the Yorke Trust in South Creake, Norfolk, UK, on 29 February 2020\. It was such an extraordinary day which we will never forget. Christopher’s conducting was so inspirational and so amazing that the concert became a special event full of…
I only knew Christopher briefly in Weimar, as we were both students from the US there. But it was around the time he met Sindre. We all joined a school-organized trip to Berlin, and I often come across these photos. I have been meaning for ages to send them to Christopher and say hi. I’m…
I am a friend and co-worker at the RSHC, so I know Dr. Molly And Dr. Quentin. I met Christopher at one of the first retreats I worked at and of course felt his welcoming presence and easy nature. He was so full of life and it was contagious. Reading the memories here and how…