THE ARTISTRY OF CHRISTIAN THOMAS LEE has been enjoyed throughout the world for over twenty-five years. Retiring from the concert circuit in the mid 1990's, with a final concert in Australia's prestigious Llewellyn Hall, he has since been recognized for his philanthropic work in partnership with the nonprofit community through the private estate and home concert in the tradition of Franz Schubert's Old Europe. He has been the guest of some of the most distinguished private gatherings in the world to include presidents, royalty, and captains of industry. From New York to Sydney and after some 1,500 performances and five recordings, he has been given a unique position in the world of the fine arts. (continues below) State of Florida Office of the Governor "Your commitment to enriching the lives of others is commendable. You are truly appreciated for all you have done and we are fortunate to have individuals who give so generously of their time and energy. I commend you for your outstanding achievements and your leadership to our community. Please accept my gratitude for making our state, and the world a better place." - Charlie Crist, Governor of Florida

His philanthropic efforts on behalf of nonprofit organizations, through the private estate and home concert, and his advocacy for children's issues have been widely recognized from the White House to former presidents. In 2006, he was awarded the Point of Light Award from the Points of Light Foundation in Washington, D.C. in recognition of his national work on behalf of children.

His personal collection of original works of art acquired from Sotheby's London and New York and other international auction houses include works by Picasso, Fabergé, Pasqualini, Solis, Pirsch, and important American and European historic documents, including The Conclusion of a Commercial Treaty Between the British and Prussian Empires signed in 1824 by King George IV and acquired from Sotheby's. Young Cavalier from The Christian Thomas Lee Collection of Fine Art Adolf Pirsch (1885-1929), old master painting, circa early 20th century, oil on canvas. Property from a royal estate: House of Hadsburg-Lorraine, Franz Joseph l, Emperor of Austria, Schonbrunn Palace. Acquired from Wilntisky Fine Art, Vienna, Austria.

Every year his personal collection of fine art, through The Mercy Foundation, travels through poor inner city and rural schools where it is studied and enjoyed by children. To date, over 50,000 children have experienced Christian's nationally recognized and award-winning application of Art and History In Schools. This unique application of taking original museum quality works of art into classrooms for the inspiration of children, is believed to be the only program of its kind in the United States that utilizes original museum quality works of art in America's classrooms.

He also lectures extensively on matters relating to philanthropy and the fine arts and is known as a major donor advocate working with major philanthropists connecting them with worthy nonprofit organizations whose missions involve healthcare, education, and historic preservation. Christian serves as founder of The Mercy Foundation, a private foundation committed to altering for the better, the lives of those who give and those who receive. The Mercy Foundation serves as a point of confident entry into the complex world of high end philanthropy and serves as a bridge between high capacity givers and worthy nonprofit recipients. Christian in a private home concert for 48 key invited guests on behalf of a nonprofit organization. The private home or estate concert has proven to be a very strategic approach for non profits to employ to effectively communicate their mission and vision to key publics.

Central to his heart and of primary motivation is a compelling desire to make a difference in the world by connecting the powerful with the weak, the rich with the poor, and the educated with the uneducated. Christian Thomas Lee has achieved this through his philanthropy and his creative applications of music and art.