Sorcha Ní Mhuimhneacháin

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I was fortunate enough to meet Christopher in 2013 during his tenure as music director of the Munich International Orchestra.

As a young student on Erasmus, the orchestra became an important social outlet for those of us struggling to adapt to a new culture and language. Christopher really embraced his role in that – switching from English to German and back in the same breath to ensure everyone got his jokes during rehearsals, and always taking the time to check in personally with the international students.

I still remember and appreciate those small acts of kindness which made me feel welcomed in a new city. And of course, his enthusiasm and passion for music could cross any language barrier.

Such a vibrant personality lingers in memory no matter how much time passes – I am greatly saddened to hear of this terrible loss. My condolences to his friends and family.

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Nothing I can say seems adequate to describe the sense of loss I feel. Perhaps the following recommendation that I once wrote will help to describe some of Christopher’s unique qualities: Recommendation for Christopher McMullen-Laird  28 June 2007       Christopher McMullen-Laird is a force of nature. I can only hope that this sincere recommendation does not…

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I only met Christopher a few times, through my aunt Rebecca, but it was immediately clear what a wonderful person he was. Most recently – December 2019 – we had breakfast in London with my Italian relatives, and I remember thinking ‘this man is so nice… like seriously 𝒔𝒐 nice!’ Earlier in 2019, after a bad…

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When Jeanne and I heard this morning that Christopher had passed we were both immediately inspired to go to God with prayers for His mother, Molly, his father, Quentin and for his sisters and brother.  We asked Him to comfort them and to minister, to what must be, their incredible sadness following the loss of…

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I say a Little prayer for Christopher McMullen-Laird.  You shall travel well and calm, like in your mother’s arm, I will keep you in my heart, my friend, its not an end, take the love to the other side where music plays and you will surely be – eternally happy. For Zeke from Gabriella

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