CHRISTIAN AMONSON
SCORE PRODUCER/MIXER
Christian Amonson specializes in recording, mixing, and producing choral and acoustic music.
His professional work includes recordings with LA Opera, LA Master Chorale, Pacific Chorale, Washington Choral Arts Society, Washington Master Chorale, Virginia Chorale, Concordia College, the Chicago Symphony with John Williams, the Kansas City Symphony and Joyce DiDonato, Lisette Oropesa, Devone Tines, and more. He has led over 3000 projects in 1000+ concert halls, churches, studios, and scoring stages.
Christian’s ability to see sound (not synesthesia, more like echolocation) makes him especially sensitive to blend and balance. One singer move 6” closer to the main mics? Christian will hear it.
The Virginia Chorale was the first to notice, hiring Christian after they spent a season auditioning engineers, including those from Sony, NPR, WHRO, and the Virginia Symphony. He was 20.
Since then, he’s worked with choirs coast-to-coast as a recording producer, audio engineer, and video director. (Often all all once.)
What they say.
”Our other engineer says this isn’t even possible, but I know you’ve done it before. Can you help us?” LA Opera
“How do you do it?! I’ve worked with the group before, and your recording makes them sound twice as big.” Composer
“I didn’t like our recordings before this. But you are a wizard.” Carl St.Clair, Music Director, Pacific Symphony
"Nothing is ever beyond my expectations because, if you knew me, you’d know I always expect greatness from those around me in their work. THIS IS BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS. Bravo, BRAVO, BRAVO!" - Music Director
Outside of choral music, Christian works frequently with orchestras across the US.
And many projects are for orchestra and chorus.
Christian is based in Los Angeles, is a faculty member in the USC Screen Scoring program, and leads the Arts Laureate recording collective with offices in DC, Philadelphia, NYC, and Kansas City.
“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for taking our feedback and for getting Christian to teach us. The first class was incredible and I learned so much already.” USC Screen Scoring
Learn more:
5 Questions with a Musician: Christian Amonson - Missy Curl
Behind the Scenes with Christian Amonson - Choral Arts Society of Washington
To book, message:
Raha Mirzadegan, Coordinator
raha@seeingsound.com