Christopher Jessup

Christopher Jessup is an award-winning composer and pianist whose music has been hailed as “lovely” (The New York Times), “imaginative” (Fanfare), and “ethereal” (Textura). With a catalogue spanning orchestral, chamber, choral, and solo works, Jessup revels in capturing a wide range of emotions in his music, especially in miniature form. Jessup draws inspiration from poetry, astronomy, and philosophy, creating works that are evocative, compelling, and deeply meaningful. Highly regarded as both a composer and pianist, the Juilliard graduate has concertized throughout North America and Europe, premiering his own piano concerto in Italy at the age of 16. He has performed at Carnegie Hall and other prestigious venues across the globe, with his critically acclaimed piano performances and recordings lauded as “refined and eloquent” (New York Concert Review) and “absolutely breathtaking” (Interlude).