Max Christie
Principal clarinetist, National Ballet of Canada
Canada

He as recorded and performed with the most prominent contemporary music ensembles in the country, including Toca Loca, Soundstreams, Continuum Contemporary Music, Array Music and New Music Concerts. His recording of Elliot Carter’s music, including the solo work Gra, is available on the Naxos Label. The Spawn of Abe, a double concerto with Oboe by MC Maguire, was released on the Innova label. He recorded with David Occhipinti on the disc camera, and with Patricia O’Callaghan on her release of the songs of George Gershwin. He has also recorded the music of Harry Somers, Rudolph Koumorous. Contemporary solo performances include the works by Gavin Bryars, Anders Hillborg, Paul Frehner, and Michel Gonneville.
Onstage, he has accompanied some of the finest dancers in the country with the National Ballet of Canada and with Peggy Baker Dance Projects.