Christopher Jessup

Christopher Jessup is an award-winning, critically acclaimed composer and pianist whose music is celebrated for its “eerie wonder” (The New York Times) and “vivid atmosphere, emotional depth, and almost physical agility” (Gramophone). A graduate of Juilliard, Jessup’s work appears on several GRAMMY®-recognized recordings and spans from miniatures that capture intimate sonic landscapes with clarity and depth to expansive orchestral and choral scores. From sold-out premieres at Carnegie Hall to recording with major symphony orchestras worldwide, Jessup has quickly established himself as one of the most compelling voices of his generation. His music has been commissioned, performed, and recorded internationally by many of the world’s leading ensembles and institutions, including the London Symphony Orchestra, four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning choir The Crossing, and The Juilliard School. As a pianist, he has concertized throughout North America and Europe, premiering his own piano concerto in Italy at age sixteen. He has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and other prestigious venues across the globe, with his performances lauded as “refined and eloquent” (New York Concert Review) and “absolutely breathtaking” (Interlude). Visit www.christopherjessup.com for more information.