Conductor
Australian conductor Christopher Dragon is the Music Director of the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the Philly Pops, former Music Director of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, and is the Resident Conductor of the Colorado Symphony which he joined in the 2015-16 Season as Associate Conductor. Before moving to the United States, Dragon held the inaugural position of Assistant Conductor with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra where he was mentored by Asher Fisch.
Dragon has a versatile portfolio ranging from live-to-picture performances including Nightmare Before Christmas, Toy Story, and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, a wide variety of collaborations with artists such as The Wu-Tang Clan, Cynthia Erivo, and Joshua Bell, to standard and contemporary orchestral repertoire such as Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto; all areas of which he has become highly sought after. Christopher has become known for his charisma, high energy, and affinity for a good costume, consistently delivering unforgettable performances that has made him an audience favorite.
Recent highlights include his sold-out symphony tour with Gregory Alan Isakov, including two performances at New York’s iconic Radio City, with another symphony tour planned in 2026 culminating at the Hollywood Bowl. Other upcoming highlights include collaborations with Jon Batiste, Idina Menzel, and his debut with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
