Christopher J. Ward

Christopher is a UK based film composer, orchestrator and multi-instrumentalist. He creates characterful, emotional music – from a simple piano piece to a dramatic full orchestra sketch.

He is one half of the creative opera making duo “Muelas+Ward”. Their first opera “A&E” opened online at the Tête à Tête Festival 2020, with the score described as “sensitive, arresting and moving all at once” (Justin Way, Teatro Real) and “ of great economy, density and beauty with striking vocal writing” (Charles Edwards, ENO, ROH). The live world premiere will take place this August at the Grimeborn Festival 2023, Arcola Theatre London.

Starting his musical life as a classical guitarist, Christopher studied with Gary Ryan and notably performed Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto in D with the Harlow Symphony Orchestra and at the Classical Guitar Festival of Great Britain. Over the past 10 years his compositions have been used on commercials, short films and collaborations with artists.

He was also a member of the indie pop band Filter Beds.

Christopher is a UK based film composer, orchestrator and multi-instrumentalist. He creates characterful, emotional music – from a simple piano piece to a dramatic full orchestra sketch.

He is one half of the creative opera making duo “Muelas+Ward”. Their first opera “A&E” opened online at the Tête à Tête Festival 2020, with the score described as “sensitive, arresting and moving all at once” (Justin Way, Teatro Real) and “ of great economy, density and beauty with striking vocal writing” (Charles Edwards, ENO, ROH). The live world premiere will take place this August at the Grimeborn Festival 2023, Arcola Theatre London.

Starting his musical life as a classical guitarist, Christopher studied with Gary Ryan and notably performed Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto in D with the Harlow Symphony Orchestra and at the Classical Guitar Festival of Great Britain. Over the past 10 years his compositions have been used on commercials, short films and collaborations with artists.

He was also a member of the indie pop band Filter Beds.