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). Acclaimed for his evocative, emotionally-rich style—often inspired by poetry, philosophy, and astronomy—Jessup bridges lyricism and modernity, weaving together classical traditions with a voice uniquely his own. His works range from musical miniatures that capture intimate sonic landscapes with clarity and depth to expansive orchestral and choral scores, reflecting a vision that is both personal and universal.

At just sixteen, Jessup premiered his own piano concerto in Italy—an early milestone in a career defined by expressive power and compelling artistry. He has since established himself as both a composer and pianist of distinction, appearing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, National Sawdust, and other notable venues throughout North America and Europe. His piano performances and recordings have been lauded as “refined and eloquent” (New York Concert Review) and “absolutely breathtaking” (Interlude).

Jessup’s music has been performed and recorded worldwide by ensembles and soloists such as the London Symphony Orchestra, the Juilliard Orchestra, the Brno Contemporary Orchestra, GRAMMY® Award-winning choir The Crossing, the New York Virtuoso Singers, the Kühn Choir of Prague, the National Sawdust Ensemble, pianists Nadia Shpachenko and Allison Brewster Franzetti, violinist Kevin Zhu, violist Brett Deubner, and cellist Jeffrey Zeigler, among others.

Jessup has been recognized with honors from ASCAP, the American Prize, the Respighi Prize, and National Sawdust, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, Billboard, Gramophone, Fanfare, and Pianist Magazine. Jessup's music has been broadcast on NPR and Classic FM, the latter of which praised him as a “young classical star.” Jessup’s music is released on the GRAMMY® Award-winning Navona Records label, and his works are published by BCP Music.

Recent and upcoming highlights include album releases with the London Symphony Orchestra and The Crossing, commissions for the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra, soprano Bree Nichols, flutist Lindsey Goodman, and pianist Clare Longendyke, the premiere of a composition for solo flute at Carnegie Hall, performances by Choral Arts Initiative and the New York Virtuoso Singers, and solo piano appearances at Carnegie Hall and Merkin Hall in New York.

Jessup studied at The Juilliard School with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Melinda Wagner and pianist Jerome Lowenthal. He currently resides in New York City, where he continues to compose, perform, and explore the intersections of poetry, philosophy, nature, and sound.