Christopher Laughlin
"I often hear from audiences that they enjoy the variety of music I play. My programs typically include a mix of classical and flamenco works, topped off with arrangements of pop and classic rock songs. My hope is that everyone listening will find some music they can connect with, and through that connection develop an appreciation for other styles of music that they might not have been as familiar with."
-- Christopher Laughlin
New Clip Reel!
This montage video is a great way to sample the variety of repertoire I perform. You can enjoy the full versions of these recordings by visiting my Audio and Video Samples page.
About Christopher Laughlin
Classical, flamenco, and fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Christopher Laughlin has performed extensively around the world. Under the sponsorship of the United States Information Service, Christopher Laughlin has toured in 25 countries on five continents, performing in Portugal, Greece, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, India, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Austria, Yugoslavia, Romania, The Czech Republic, Ghana, Cameroon, Bolivia, and many others. He was a featured performer at the 2024 Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC, and has also performed in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Washington, Milwaukee, Toronto, Montreal, and countless other cities across North America.
Christopher has performed as a concerto soloist with the Symphony of the Shores, Chicago Chamber Orchestra, the Westshore Symphony, the St. Joseph Pro Musica, the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra, the Northwest Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Symphony String Quartet. He has made two recordings for Peregrine Records, Danza!, and Simplicio.
Christopher received a B.M. from The Peabody Conservatory and an M.M. from Yale University. After completing his studies at Yale he was awarded a Fulbright Grant for study in Paris with Uruguayan guitarist Betho Davezac, continuing his studies for a second year with a grant from the French government. Christopher has won prizes in two international competitions, the Concours International de Guitar in Sable-sur-Sarthe, France, and the Concours International de l’U.F.A.M. in Paris.
Christopher teaches at Loyola University Chicago, and at the Christopher Laughlin School of Music in Northbrook, IL