Christopher Chung

Christopher Chung is the principal bassoonist of the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra, appointed in 2026 by Jaap van Zweden. He has appeared as guest principal bassoon with the Baltimore and Atlanta Symphony Orchestras. Additional engagements as guest musician include the Metropolitan Opera, Boston Symphony, and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestras, as well as the Berkshire Bach Society. Summer appearances include the Tanglewood Music Center, Edinburgh International Festival, and the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America. He can be heard on recordings held in the Library of Congress, Epidemic Sound, and numerous independent films.

Christopher has been featured as soloist with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony, Kontrapunktus Baroque Orchestra, and the Colburn Orchestra, and is the 2nd Prize winner of the 2025 Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition. An enthusiastic chamber music collaborator, he is the 3rd Prize winner of the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition as a member of Sonarsix (woodwind quintet & piano). He has been presented by La Jolla Music Society, Music from Angel Fire, Colburn Chamber Music Society, and the California Club.

Originally from New York City, Christopher received his Bachelor of Music from the Colburn School, where he studied under Richard Beene. He subsequently pursued further studies at the Juilliard School as a student of Judith Leclair.