Chris is a Grammy award-winning pianist, praised for his 'breathtaking sensitivity' (Gramophone), 'irrepressible energy, wit and finesse' (The Guardian) and 'revelatory performances' (BBC Music Magazine).

He performs with leading singers, instrumentalists and ensembles throughout the world and has made many acclaimed and ground-breaking recordings, including a pioneering Lieder in English series for Signum Classics.

He combines his performing life with the role of Artistic Director at the Ryedale Festival, where he has been praised as a ‘visionary’ and ‘inspired programmer’ (The Times) and for the ‘real flair in his programming’ (The Guardian).

Future plans include recitals and recording projects with Roderick Williams, Rowan Pierce, Nicky Spence, Claire Booth, Kathryn Rudge, Eric Whitacre, VOCES8 and Rachel Podger.