Christopher Lawrence (born 24 December 1956)[1] is a classical musician, author, and conductor.

From age 11 he had attended the Sydney Conservatorium of Music High School, studying piano and cello, but at age 15 had to terminate his studies and get a job when his parents divorced and his mother became a single mother of three sons.

[1] Lawrence was the first presenter of Radio National's The Music Show on Saturday mornings which started in 1991 as In Tempo 91.

[2] He also presented ABC Classic FM's Breakfast and Drive programs between 1994 and 2001.

[8] He is the partner of violinist Julia Fredersdorff, Artistic Director of the Peninsula Summer Music Festival.