Although
expected to pursue a career in music, high academic honors
re-directed her into earning a business degree from the
University of Colorado. “I wanted the piano to remain
an enjoyable hobby, and feared being pressured into making
a career out of it.” In 1990, the untimely passing of
her mother prompted Christine to immerse herself into
her music. Her very ill mother requested a cassette tape
of her piano music as a birthday gift, reminiscent of
earlier years. She passed away only weeks later.
The
devastating loss to Christine forced the realization that
life can be short, therefore we must spend our time with
people we love, and live life doing things we love. “The
tape I made for my mom became my first demo, so actually
my gift to her was also her gift to me.”
Christine
rediscovered her lifelong passion and began composing,
releasing her emotions through her music. In 1991, she
debuted on her first CD, “Piano Portraits”, a compilation
of various pianists, with Sugo Records. Its success prompted
a second CD, “Summer Stories,” and these collections are
also played on several Muzak music channels.
Christine’s music has affected listeners who have followed
her over the years. She has received numerous comments
and letters from people who have expressed their gratitude
for evoking heartfelt emotions and providing a sense of
tranquility to their daily lives. This has given her tremendous
satisfaction, knowing others are touched through her music.
