Christopher Glynn

Chris is a Grammy award-winning artist and one of the UK’s foremost collaborative pianists. 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.

Recognised by The Times as a ‘visionary’ and ‘inspired programmer’, Chris combines his performing life with the role of Artistic Director at the Ryedale Festival, where he programmes around 70 events every year in beautiful and historic venues across North Yorkshire. His pioneering Lieder in English project, in collaboration with Jeremy Sams, Signum Records and leading singers, has brought classical song to many new listeners and been described by The Telegraph as ‘quietly daring yet superbly accomplished.’

Highlights include performances at Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Aldeburgh Festival, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Vienna Konzerthaus, Barbican and the BBC Proms. Future plans include the world premiere of a new song cycle by Gavin Higgins, and recitals and recording projects with Roderick Williams, Claire Booth, Eric Whitacre, Hugh Cutting, Rowan Pierce, Harriet Burns, Nick Pritchard, Mathilde Mildowsky and Rachel Podger.

Updated September 2025