Christopher Glynn

Christopher Glynn is a Grammy award-winning pianist and accompanist affiliated with the Royal Academy of Music, where he currently teaches. He collaborates with leading artists globally, specializing in art song, chamber music, and orchestral performances.

Education: Studied music at New College, Oxford, and piano under John Streets (France), Malcolm Martineau, and Michael Dussek at the Royal Academy of Music.

Research/Performance Focus: Known for accompaniment in classical vocal and instrumental works, rediscovering overlooked repertoire (e.g., Mendelssohn’s newly-discovered pieces, Donald Swann’s songs), and promoting English translations of Schubert’s song cycles. Active in contemporary projects like the film soundtrack for Altamira and Wigmore Hall’s Songbooks series.

Awards: Includes the 2001 Kathleen Ferrier Accompaniment Prize, 2003 Gerald Moore Award, and 2002 Geoffrey Parsons Award.

Advising/Grants: Leads masterclasses across Europe, directs the Samling Foundation’s courses, and adjudicates international competitions. Collaborates with organizations like Streetwise Opera and the Richard Alston Dance Company.

Labs/Teams: Works with ensembles such as The Sixteen, Elias Quartet, and Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and partners with artists like Bryn Terfel and Antonio Banderas.