Paola Hopp
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!

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!
I am thinking of the gesture of Christopher’s life. I have missed sharing his presence in his later years as our paths did not cross. My memories arise from his teen years not long after his family moved to AA. His creative terrain was helping when needed in the medical practice. His assistance to the…
Christopher (Zeke) and Sarah Bohlman after performing Brandenburg Concerto #6, 27 May 2002, as part of a chamber music recital at the Top of the Hop, Dartmouth College. Zeke will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Dear Christopher Quentin, we met first in Berlin, with your parents, than at the wonderful Thanksgiving 2011, you organised in the house of Samuel’s italian family. With your generous eyes and hands and your sunperson’s heart, thinking of you will be thanksgiving forever. Yours Emanuela and Gigi, Milano We shall not cease from exploration…
I planted a willow tree near a small brook to remember Chris by.
I vividly remember walking into college on the first day of induction week in 2017, impostor syndrome kicking in and all. I met Chris on one of the college tours. His electrifying smile and genuine interest in my past and future aspirations made me regain the warmth I had left with my family back home…
Christopher guest conducted the Surrey Mozart Players on 7 December 2019 for a performance of Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez with Giacomo Susani as soloist and Schubert Symphony no. 3 at the Electric Theatre in Guildford. Christopher delighted us with his infectious enthusiasm, charisma, warmth and humour, and conscientious and…