About
Christopher Wu
Violinist, 36 seasons with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and founder of CW Music Corporation.
Career
Violinist Christopher Wu recently retired after 36 seasons with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He felt called to bring music to hospice patients and others struggling with health issues. As a result, he has formed CW Music Corporation to bring comfort, care, and compassion with music to people around Pittsburgh.
The concept is simple: to minister through music to those in the end stages of life, as well as their families and caretakers. He has witnessed firsthand the impact music has on bedridden individuals and their caretakers alike.
Life Outside of Work
Faith and family are Chris's greatest treasures. He and his wife have been married since 1998 and have two grown children, two beautiful grandchildren, and an energetic Australian shepherd.
Chris is also a golf enthusiast and gets out on the course any chance he gets. Travel is another favorite, giving him the chance to explore the world and meet new people.
Chris is on the faculty of Carnegie Mellon University and plays a Nicola Gagliano violin made in 1727. He survived a near-fatal automobile accident in Aspen, Colorado, and is grateful for every opportunity to play.
Performance Highlights
- 36 years with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
- Multiple concerts around the world with Yo-Yo Ma, John Williams, James Taylor, and music director Manfred Honeck
- 32 international tours, including one with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Music director for the weddings of Ben Roethlisberger, Andrew McCutchen, and Daniel Rooney
- Performed at the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh
- Performed for Pope John Paul II
- Performed at festivals including Aspen, Tanglewood, St. Barts, and Music Academy of the West
- Appeared on ESPN Radio
- Featured in ads for Eyetique, Pittsburgh International Airport, and Allegheny General Hospital
Our Mission
"Using music to bring comfort, care, and compassion to homebound individuals and their caretakers."
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CW Music Corporation operates on donations, and every gift is tax deductible.
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