Chris Catone is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose music is deeply rooted in the merging of technology and natural sound.  His life and work is a balance between sacred silence and the din of the outside world.

His compositions span concert music, film scoring and electroacoustic media and have been presented by ensembles and artists including Alia Musica, Trillium Ensemble, A Far Cry, The Heinz Chapel Compline Choir, Kassia Ensemble, Prism Players, Katie Palumbo, Jacob Hodges, and Ginevra Petrucci. Recent works include Basse-Terre for marimba, piano, and electronics premiered at the University of Pittsburgh and a commissioned work for Confluence Ballet Company’s 2024-2025 performance season. His piece Afterglow for two pianos was commissioned and performed by the Khasma Piano Duo as part of their TREKKING tour.

As a performer, Catone is active as a pianist, organist, and choral director. He has appeared as a featured organist for the 2024 Organ Concert Series at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. His experience in liturgical and choral settings informs his approach to texture, pacing, and ensemble writing.

In his work as a producer and electronic artist, Chris develops and performs improvised electronic music combining synthesizers, drum machines, hardware sequencers and the acoustic piano. His performances include the Seafoam PGH Livestream series, collaborations with visual artist Sarah Zeffiro for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s unBlurred Gallery Crawl and performances with Brooklyn-based electronic artists Dani Dobkin and Matt Sargent.

Catone’s film scores have received recognition at festivals including the Los Angeles 48 Hour Film Project, Four Points Film Festival, and Filmapalooza. His multimedia work The Mill was featured on PBS WQED’s Filmmaker’s Corner and selected as a historically significant work at the Arkhaios Film Festival. He has assisted Dutch film composer, DJ and producer Junkie XL at Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Productions in Los Angeles.

Chris holds faculty appointments in music technology at the Community College of Allegheny County and serves as a part-time lecturer and collaborative pianist at the University of Pittsburgh. He is also Associate Director of Music and Organist at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh and maintains a private piano studio.