Collaborations

Mr. Cristler performed with such opera greats as Vladimir Chernov, Dwayne Croft, Ghena Dimitrova, Kaaren Herr Erickson, Renée Fleming, Marilyn Horne, Aprile Millo, Sherrill Milnes, Helen Nightengale, Leo Nucci, Paul Plishka, Samuel Ramey, Angelina Reaux, Diana Soviero, Michael Sylvester, Sharon Sweet, Júlia Várady, Veronica Villaroel and Dolora Zajick. He also served as assistant conductor for Maestro Placido Domingo.

As a chamber musician, he performed with Lynn Harrell, Jan DeGaetani, Shlomo Mintz, Joseph Frank, Geraldine Walther, the Cleveland Quartet, among many other artists and ensembles.