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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Bravo Opera de Montréal for a brilliant staging of #Turandot with our new ending. Brilliant performances by Maida Hundeling and Andrea Shin, with Paolo Arrivabeni conducting the Orchestre Metropolitain and Chœur de l’Opéra de Montréal. Incroyable!

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Bonjour Montréal! I'm coming to your beautiful city for Opéra de Montréal's first two performances of Turandot (with the new ending composed by me and with a libretto by Susan Soon He Stanton, commissioned by Francesca Zambello). I'll be there Sept. 25 and 29. Hope to see you there!

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Bravo to Lara Downes for a brilliant world premiere of my piano concerto 'The Pursuit of Happiness' at Lincoln Center with the American Composers Orchestra conducted by Eric Jacobsen. Now off to Cardiff, Wales for the UK premiere with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in 3 days!

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Announcing my first piano concerto 'The Pursuit of Happiness', composed for Lara Downes! The world premiere is on July 1 at Lincoln Center with Eric Jacobsen and the American Composers Orchestra, UK premiere July 5 at the Wales Millenium Center by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Kellen Gray.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I can finally announce this! My first full-length opera 'O'Keeffe: Kiss the Sky', about Georgia O'Keeffe is coming March 2027. It's my second commission from Washington National Opera and is an innovative fusion of ballet and opera directed by Francesca Zambello... 1/3

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

For those in Southern California, come join me on 5/31 as I guest conduct the Santa Barbara Choral Society in a set of my most popular pieces, including my music from #Civilization, 'Waloyo Yamoni', and my completion of 'Turandot'.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

"Iphis", the fourth movement from my choral suite "Transfigurations", lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri. Performed in concert 10/5/2024 by Kantorei (Joel Rinsema, Artistic Director) with Alicia Rigsby (piano) Dylan Tyree & David Short (celli), Nicholas Recubar (bass) and Remy Le Boeuf (sop sax).

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"Transfigurations IV: Iphis" - with Kantorei

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Proud papa moment. While the other second graders were doing their Famous Person presentation on the likes of Benjamin Franklin, Barack Obama, and Albert Einstein, my kiddo chose to be... Ringo Starr.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Those who work with me know that I'm a *huge* fan of the notation software #Dorico, and that I'm constantly singing its praises. Well apparently the news got to Steinberg because they've invited me to join their artist endorsement roster. #composer

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Humbled and flattered that the listeners of ‪ClassicFM have voted two of my works into the 2026 ClassicFM Hall of Fame, the largest annual poll of classical radio listener's favorite music. 'The Lost Birds' with ‪VOCES8 at 19, and my ‪Civilization‬ themes at 165.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Out now! 'Aether & Iron', a new narrative RPG by Seismic Squirrel set in an alt reality 1930s New York. I co-composed the score with my collaborator Alex Williamson--a blend of Romantic classical and noir jazz. Give a listen to the main theme "A City of Aether & Iron" everywhere music is heard.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A full page article on our Turandot ending in today's NY Times! And there's a little tease about my next project at the end of the article. :)

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

"Tat Tvam Asi", the final movement from my choral suite "Transfigurations", with lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri. Performed in concert Oct. 5, 2024 by ‪Kantorei. youtu.be/_vCvbA55aHw

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"Transfigurations VI: Tat Tvam Asi" - with Kantorei

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Very excited that Opera de Montreal has just announced their new season, which opens on Sept. 26 with the Francesca Zambello production of Turandot featuring my new ending. Performed by Maida Hundeling as Turandot and Andrea Shin as Calàf, conducted by Maestro Paolo Arrivabeni.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

New visualizer out for 'Tat Tvam Asi', the closing track on my album 'Song Offerings', performed by Kantorei. Meditative lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri based on the Hindu phrase, which translates to "Thou art that". www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W1E...

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Transfigurations: VI. Tat Tvam Asi (Visualizer)

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Thrilled to announce that the next performance of my new Turandot ending is happening at ‪The Dallas Opera! Featuring Anna Pirozzi as Turandot and Jorge Puerta as Calàf, and conducted by Emmanuel Villaume.

The Dallas Opera announcement of Turandot.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

2K Games has just released this behind-the-scenes video of the making of the Civilization VII soundtrack, including my new theme "Live Gloriously"! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCrs...

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Behind the Music of Civilization VII

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

In the studio with producers Sean Patrick Flahaven and Timothy Hsia! We had a chance to catch up between takes at Abbey Road Studios back in June, during recording sessions for "Turandot: Christopher Tin Finale". Commissioned by Washington National Opera with a libretto by Susan Soon He Stanton.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

We finally met! Bravo and congratulations on your two silver medals Yuma. And Carolina, it was wonderful to see you again. What a thrilling year it's been!

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

What a roller coaster ride that was. Congratulations Yuma, on your silver medal!

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

It all started with a commission from Washington National Opera! Terrific article in the Washington Post about Yuma Kagiyama's free skate music, and how it all started when Francesca Zambello asked Susan Soon He Stanton and me to write a new ending to Turandot. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olymp...

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The Washington National Opera will have a starring role at the Olympics

Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama, rival to Ilia Malinin, will perform his free skate to an arrangement of “Turandot” that was originally commissioned by the WNO.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I had a chance to sit down with Lori Nichol (choreographer) and Carolina Kostner (coach) after the recording sessions at Abbey Road, for a casual conversation about our collaboration on Yuma Kagiyama's free skate routine for the 2025-2026 season. Check out the full video! youtu.be/lB9yF2HdxHY

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Christopher Tin, Lori Nichol, and Carolina Kostner in Conversation

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Ciao da Milano! First on the agenda: my pilgrimage to La Scala, legendary opera house where Turandot was first premiered 100 years ago. Considered seeing a performance, but didn't think my 7 year-old would be willing to sit through Götterdämmerung. 🤣

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Because of the response from the figure skating community, I've decided to release Yuma's special figure skating edit of my completion of Turandot on streaming services.This is the music that he's skating to on Friday at the Winter Olympics in the Men's Singles Figure Skating Finals!

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Writing a new completion of Puccini's "Turandot" was one of the most daunting and challenging things I've ever done. Note-for-note, I spent more time writing this piece than anything else I've written by far. youtube.com/shorts/WQQ8A...

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Score Video for 'Turandot: Christopher Tin Finale'

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Out now! "Turandot: Christopher Tin Finale", my completion of Giacomo Puccini's final unfinished opera 'Turandot'. Listen on all streaming platforms, and pre-order signed vinyl and CDs on my website.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

My commission to complete 'Turandot' came from the most unusual source: my video game music. The Artistic Director of Washington National Opera, Francesca Zambello, was at home one day and heard some music coming from her teenage son's bedroom... youtube.com/shorts/HMWti...

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From Video Game Composer to Opera Composer

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

What is the 'Turandot: Christopher Tin Finale'? 'Turandot' is Giacomo Puccini's final opera, but he died before he could figure out how to finish it. Over the last century, a handful of composers have been commissioned to try completing the opera. youtube.com/shorts/qUW0L...

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What is the 'Turandot: Christopher Tin Finale'?

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

A preview of Yuma Kagiyama's free skate for the Winter Olympic Games 2026 Milano-Cortina, set to a special version of my finale to Giacomo Puccini's unfinished opera 'Turandot', prepared especially for Yuma's competition. youtu.be/ZOoPdWi--gI?... #figureskating #Olympics #opera

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Yuma Kagiyama - "Turandot: Christopher Tin Finale" Free Skate

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

A brief look at the collaboration between Yuma Kagiyama, Lori Nichol, Carolina Kostner and Christopher Tin for Yuma's free skate at the Winter Olympic Games 2026 Milano-Cortina. youtube.com/shorts/fG7aa...

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The Collaboration Behind Yuma Kagiyama's 'Turandot: Christopher Tin Finale' Routine

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Announcing my next record release! On February 6 I'll be releasing "Turandot: Christopher Tin Finale", the long awaited recording of my completion of Giacomo Puccini's great unfinished opera #Turandot, commissioned by ‪Washington National Opera.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

You may have seen in the news recently that Washington National Opera has parted ways with the Kennedy Center and will be doing their future productions in different venues around DC. I hugely support this move, and applaud their leadership for acting boldly to preserve their artistic independence.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

A modest appeal. People like my friend Robert go through a lot to find a match for life-saving kidney donations. Learn how you can help via the links in my bio. www.youtube.com/shorts/cGPjm...

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Raising awareness for the need for kidney donors

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

My record label Decca Records US is having a Black Friday Sale, which means all of my music and merch is 30% off! Go here: shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/...

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Christopher Tin - Decca Records US Official Store

Shop exclusive music, merch, and apparel from the Decca Records US Official Store. Hoodies, CDs, Vinyl and more.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

At risk of sounding like an old hippie, I thought of my music as a vessel to convey the love that Rabindranath Tagore felt for his deity. And now it's up to the singers to pass along that love to the audience. So peace out, folks. ✌️☮️ 🎧https://christophertin.lnk.to/SongOfferings

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Sometimes you're handed a beautiful poem and the music just writes itself. When Charles Anthony Silvestri sent me the text for 'Yeshua', the melody started writing itself the moment my fingers touched the keyboard. Read more about my composing process on my creative blog! Link in bio.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

In case you missed it, I've started a special Creative Blog on my website to talk about the composing process around my works as they're released. When I have time, I'll also be going back to revisit the creative process of some of my older works too. Check it out! Link in bio.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

“Song Offerings” & “Transfigurations” differ from my usual work — written for live performance with a small ensemble rather than orchestral backing or studio recording. Learn more on my creative blog (link in bio).

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

I really had a great time composing 'Song Offerings' for Kantorei... the collaboration was so loose and relaxed, I rediscovered a real youthful enthusiasm for making music that I hadn't felt in a while. Read all about the process on my creative blog (link in bio). #SongOfferings #DeccaGold #Kantorei

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Went through a half dozen sharpies doing this... vinyl and CDs with signed art cards are now available from the Decca Records US store! 🌐Link in bio. #SongOfferings #ChristopherTin #ChoralMusic #RabindranathTagore #DeccaGold #Kantorei #PoetryInMusic #ChoralWorks #NewMusic #AlbumRelease

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Look ma, I'm on the cover of Tidal's "Encore: New in Classical" playlist! Thanks Tidal for your support of my new album 'Song Offerings: Choral Music by Christopher Tin'. Out now! Link to the playlist in my bio.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

✨Out today!✨ My album of choral works, 'Song Offerings', performed & recorded by Kantorei. Listen to "Yeshua" from the choral suite 'Transfigurations', about Christ's transformation. Lyrics by the foremost choral lyricist of our times Charles Anthony Silvestri. Listen at the link in my bio.

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Study scores for both ‘Song Offerings’ and ‘Transfigurations’ are now available on my website! 📙 linktr.ee/ChristopherTin #SongOfferings #ChristopherTin #ChoralMusic #DeccaGold #ChoralWorks #NewMusic #studyscores

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I've been doing more purely musical projects & taking on fewer film & game scores. Looking ahead there'll be a range of releases coming that are an expression of the newfound joy I've found in being a composer & artist. 'Song Offerings' is the 1st chapter. christophertin.lnk.to/SongOfferings

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

It was twenty years ago today... @civilization.2k.com IV was released with my song 'Baba Yetu' on the menu screen, and my life has not quite been the same ever since!

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

"That I want thee, only thee--let my heart repeat without end." Gitanjali is one of the most beautiful works I've ever read about devotional love for the divine. I imagined my job as the composer to channel that pure love in the most direct means possible. christophertin.lnk.to/SongOfferings

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Signing day! And I had a little helper this time. ❤️ Signed merch for Song Offerings is available at the UMG store... link in my bio. And check out the new single 'Stream of Life' if you haven't heard it already! 🎧https://christophertin.lnk.to/SongOfferings #SongOfferings #DeccaGold #AlbumRelease

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Christopher Tin @christophertin.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

'Gitanjali' is a gorgeous book of poetry by Rabindranath Tagore. Check out this stunning verse: "The same stream of life that runs through my veins night and day runs through the world and dances in rhythmic measures." 🎧https://christophertin.lnk.to/SongOfferings #SongOfferings #RabindranathTagore

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