Biography > Christopher Buckley (Viola)

Christopher Buckley, a native of New Brunswick, finished his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London England and has returned to enrich his home province as a performing violist.

His current activities include artist in residence at the University of New Brunswick Saint John, playing with the Saint John String Quartet and Principal for Symphony New Brunswick and Atlantic Sinfonia.

Christopher is often heard on regional and national CBC radio programs as a chamber musician and has released three compact discs with the Saint John String Quartet the second of which won “Best Classical Album of the Year” at the East Coast Music Awards. The Saint John String Quartet has toured Canada, the United States, Japan, Hong Kong and China.
Along with his active performing schedule Buckley teaches privately, performs in school concerts, and coaches youth orchestras. Mr. Buckley has recieved the New Brunswick Merit Award for his contribution to Arts and Culture.

Before returning to Canada Chris performed with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Ulster Orchestra, Northern Ireland and was the violist for the resident quartet in Bermuda (Menuhin Foundation).