Christopher Jessup

Multi award-winning composer and pianist Christopher Jessup is an artist of formidable prowess. Jessup has garnered acclaim for his “imaginative handling of atmosphere” [Fanfare] and his “high standard of technique” [New York Concert Review], cementing himself as one of the foremost composer-performers of his generation. 

Jessup’s works have been performed and recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra, the Brno Contemporary Orchestra, the Juilliard Orchestra, multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning choir The Crossing, the Kühn Choir of Prague, the National Sawdust Ensemble, flutist Lindsey Goodman, pianists Nadia Shpachenko and Allison Brewster Franzetti, violist Brett Deubner, and countless others. His works are published by Noten Roehr Frankfurt. Jessup’s music has been praised by top critics from many distinguished news outlets, including Zachary Woolfe of The New York Times, who lauded Jessup’s choral work featured on The Crossing’s 2024 release MECIENDO: “Best is the eerie wonder of Christopher Jessup’s The Mississippi at Midnight: barely two minutes long, and lovely.” 

As a pianist, Jessup has concertized across the globe, performing at notable venues such as New York’s Carnegie Hall. Furthermore, he has appeared as a soloist with orchestras in the United States and Italy. In addition to recording for Navona Records, Jessup has released an extensive independent discography as well.

Jessup has received numerous awards and accolades, including a Global Music Award, the American Prize, a National Sawdust BluePrint Fellowship, and many others. He was named a “Young Classical Star” by Classic FM in 2022.

Jessup studied under the tutelage of composer Melinda Wagner and pianist Jerome Lowenthal at The Juilliard School, graduating in 2021. He currently lives in New York City.