Artist Profile - Chris Norman

Chris Norman’s influential work as a performer, composer, recording artist and teacher has brought the simple wooden flute to the forefront as an alternative voice to the modern orchestral instrument. Born in Halifax Nova Scotia, his busy performing schedule includes solo engagements and concerts with a variety of ensembles, appearing frequently as soloist with orchestra and touring with his own Chris Norman Ensemble. In years past Chris has also appeared worldwide as a member of the international folk trio, Helicon, the all-star Celtic fusion group, Skyedance, the acclaimed early music group, The Baltimore Consort and across Europe with Concerto Caledonia. Norman’s flute playing can be heard featured in the Oscar winning soundtrack of Titanic as well as Hollywood films, Soldier and the forthcoming Stone of Destiny. He has appeared on more than forty CD releases over the past twenty years. As a composer Chris has received commissions for a variety of solo, chamber, and orchestral works. His compositions been featured on National Public Radio, the CBC in Canada and the BBC, as well as concert halls in Europe, North America Australia and New Zealand. Chris regularly teaches master classes and has conducted symposia at many schools of music around the world. He has inspired thousands of musicians both young and old as the founder and director of the Boxwood Festivals and Workshops taking place in Lunenburg, NS and Rotorua, NZ.