Praised for his “quicksilver brilliance” (Chicago Tribune) and described as “…a sound magician with a deep understanding of composers’ intentions” (The Whole Note), Canadian violinist Christopher Whitley is an engaging and versatile performer, committed to exploring and performing music of all styles. This time he brings us to joy his self- released album Almost As Soft As Silence , out on November the 1st, 2004.
“On Solos, Canadian violinist Christopher Whitley takes what is traditionally thought of as a solitary instrument and turns it into a veritable builder of worlds […] remarkable and captivating.” — Stationary Travels
“Describe Yourself is an ambitious project that reaches into many genres and styles of performing. From period performance to premiering new works, and incorporating technologic practices – Whitley does it all, and it’s evident from the magnitude of this record.” — Yaz Lancaster, Which Sinfonia
“Canadian violinist Christopher Whitley possesses a wide-open aesthetic and abiding curiosity for all sorts of music, even though he’s rooted in classical tradition. On Describe Yourself—his frst album as an interpreter—he reveals a wide range and willingness to be challenged, tackling six disparate works, most of them commissions.” — Peter Margasak, bandcamp daily
