Christina Volpini is a composer whose work focuses on gradually unfolding harmonies and timbres. Described as “very nuanced, rustling and whispering” (Neomemoire) and “focused intently on the subtle sounds that fall between the cracks.” (Ludwig Van Toronto), her music investigates subtle variation in intonation, tuning, instrumental textures, and ephemerality. Through a practice centred on listening as a way of place-making, her works emphasize a patient and intimate sound and are often developed through a collaborative process of creative discovery with musicians.

Commissioned projects include works for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Esprit Orchestra, the Glenn Gould School New Music Ensemble at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Continuum Contemporary Music, Jumblies Theatre, Array Music Ensemble, Freesound Collective, Duo AIRS, percussionist Ryan Scott, and guitarist Rob MacDonald, among others. Her work has been presented by Quatuor Bozzini, Soundstreams, Le Vivier, The Music Gallery, and the Canadian International Organ Competition, and she has participated in artistic residencies with The Banff Centre and nyMusikk Norway. She is a recipient of three SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Composers, including First Place in the Chamber Music category in 2020, and finalist of the 2025 Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers.

An avid capacity builder in arts spaces, Christina has demonstrated commitment to social responsibility and expanding access to the arts. She was a core organizer of both the Montréal Contemporary Music Lab (MCML) and the Toronto Creative Music Lab (TCML), each of which served as important community-oriented workshops for early-career artists. Since 2021, she has held the role of Operations Manager with Continuum Contemporary Music Ensemble in Toronto. Christina holds a master’s degree in composition from McGill University and is currently based in Hamilton, Ontario.

Updated March 2025