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 is known for creating evocative, emotionally-rich music, often inspired by poetry, astronomy, and philosophy. He has a particular affinity for musical miniatures that capture intimate emotional landscapes with clarity and depth. Highly regarded as both a composer and pianist, Jessup 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).