Karen Christianson, organ
Karen Christianson
Meet Karen
Karen Christianson appeared on Show 223, recorded in November 2010, at age 15.
Show 223 bio:
Karen Christianson (organ), 15, comes from Media, Pennsylvania and is a sophomore at The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square. She made her organ performance debut at historic Christ Church in Philadelphia at age 7, and since then has performed in numerous venues in the United States and Europe, including Notre Dame in Paris, France. Karen studies organ with Alan Morrison, head of the organ department at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She’s also a budding composer, and since 2006 her original choral compositions have won national and regional awards. In her free time Karen enjoys sailing, playing soccer, participating in her school’s science fairs, and learning more about her Greek heritage.
Listen to Karen
Show 223, Albilene, TX
“Everyone Dance” by Calvin Hampton
More on Karen
- NPR’s From the Top with Host Christopher O’Riley features many string players, pianists, and wind and brass musicians. But it’s not often that we are able …
- From the Top alums Karen Christianson (organ) and George Li (piano) are giving concerts in the Boston later this month! Karen, a junior in high school, …
- 15-year-old organist Karen Christianson has been busy since appearing on Show 223 in Abilene, Texas! This Saturday, February 5, Karen is featured on …
- This week’s From the Top broadcast (Show 223) was taped at the First Baptist Church in Abilene, TX on Tuesday November 16, 2010. We asked our performers to …
- Hi everyone! We just got back from taping a show in Abilene, Texas, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the place we stayed to the venue we …
