Christopher Jessup (composer)

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Christopher Jessup
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Born (1998-09-17) September 17, 1998 (age 27)
CitizenshipUnited States
EducationThe Juilliard School
Occupations Composer and Pianist
Website christopherjessup.com

Christopher Jessup (born September 17, 1998) is an American composer and pianist. [1]

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Early life and education

Jessup began playing piano and composing at an early age, premiering his own piano concerto in Italy at the age of 16. He attended The Juilliard Pre-College starting in 2016 and subsequently attended Juilliard for college, studying with composer Melinda Wagner and pianist Jerome Lowenthal. He graduated in 2021. [2]

Career

Shortly after graduating from Juilliard in 2021, Jessup was signed to Navona Records. [2] Jessup’s music has been performed and recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra, the Juilliard Orchestra, the Brno Contemporary Orchestra, 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, cellist Jeffrey Zeigler, and flutist Lindsey Goodman. Jessup’s works have been performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, National Sawdust, and other venues in North America and Europe. His works are published by BCP Music. [3] [4] [5]

In 2024, a movement from Jessup's choral cycle Astronomia was featured on The Crossing's album Meciendo. Zachary Woolfe of The New York Times described the piece the album's "best" and called it "eerie". [6]

As a pianist, Jessup has performed throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Italy. He has performed at Carnegie Hall and other notable venues. His piano performances and recordings have been praised as "refined and eloquent" (New York Concert Review) and "absolutely breathtaking" (Interlude). [7] [8] [9] [10]

Jessup has received recognition from ASCAP, the American Prize, the Respighi Prize, and National Sawdust, among others. He has appeared in publications such as The New York Times , Billboard , Gramophone , Fanfare , and Pianist Magazine, and his music has aired on NPR and Classic FM. [11] [12] [13] [14]

Discography

Awards and nominations

YearNominated workCategoryAwardResult
2020Christopher JessupBluePrint Fellowship National Sawdust Won
2022Christopher Jessup (EP)Best Classical AlbumOne World Music Radio AwardsNominated
2023Astronomia: I. When I Heard the Learn’d AstronomerOutstanding AchievementGlobal Music AwardsWon
2023Astronomia: I. When I Heard the Learn’d AstronomerBest A Cappella MusicLIT Talent AwardsWon
2024Astronomia: I. When I Heard the Learn’d AstronomerBest Classical Music RecordingOne Earth AwardsWon
2024Piano Concerto No. 19 in F Major, K. 459 (3rd movement)Best Classical PerformanceWorld Entertainment AwardsNominated
2024Le RevenantBest Classical WorkClouzine International Music AwardsWon
2024Le RevenantBest Contemporary CompositionClouzine International Music AwardsWon
2024Astronomia: I. When I Heard the Learn’d AstronomerChoral MusicASCAP Morton Gould AwardsNominated
2024Suite for Viola and PianoInstrumental Chamber MusicAmerican PrizeWon
2024Christopher JessupCompositionRespighi PrizeNominated
2025Astronomia: II. The Mississippi at MidnightOutstanding AchievementGlobal Music AwardsWon
2025Astronomia: II. The Mississippi at MidnightBest Choir/A Cappella WorkClouzine International Music AwardsWon
2025Piano Concerto No. 19 in F Major, K. 459 (3rd movement)Lorin Hollander AwardAmerican PrizeWon

References

  1. ↑ Ellie Palmer, "Enticing music lovers into the classical world: Christopher Jessup talks to Pianist". pianistmagazine.com. May 25, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "Recording in Review: Christopher Jessup, piano". nyconcertreview.com. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  3. ↑ Frances Wilson, "Christopher Jessup – EP review". interlude.hk. October 29, 2022. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Festivals, Immersive Audio, and More: August Production Recap". parmarecordings.com. September 1, 2022. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  5. ↑ Francisco Salazar, "Marina Rebeka, Diana Damrau & Nino Machadize Lead New CD/DVD Releases". operawire.com. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  6. ↑ "5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now". nytimes.com. December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Young Alumni in the News". countryschool.net. September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Oxford Piano Festival Features Impressive Line-Up Of Young, International Protégées In Five Day Online Celebration". oxinabox.co.uk. August 1, 2020. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  9. ↑ David DesRoches, "Virtuoso in the making". darientimes.com. July 14, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Darien teen, classical pianist, to perform benefit concert for Friends of Animals". friendsofanimals.org. November 11, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Global Music Awards". globalmusicawards.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  12. ↑ "National Sawdust: Blueprint Fellowship Concert". livemusicproject.org. May 20, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  13. ↑ Nigar Abbasova, "Christopher Jessup (Piano)". bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Blueprint Fellowship Concert". bach-cantatas.com. May 20, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  15. ↑ "The First Movements". musicweb-international.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Christopher Jessup The First Movements in Review". nyconcertreview.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Album Review: The First Movements". mainlypiano.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
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