Jesse Christeson, Cello

Jesse Christeson, Cello

Jesse Christeson, cellist, has brought his passion for orchestral performance to Phoenix since Season 3. He currently also serves as Principal Cello for the Huntsville (AL) Symphony, and was tenured in that role for the Mississippi Symphony from 2013-16. Mr. Christeson is a veteran of the summer festival circuit, playing in the orchestras at Tanglewood, Aspen, Spoleto USA, and the National Orchestral Institute, and has been a frequent guest with the symphonies of Alabama and Orlando (FL). He loves how Phoenix encourages its members to be vocal participants in the rehearsal process. 

A dedicated interpreter of contemporary music as well, Mr. Christeson is the cellist of Boston-based mixed quartet Hub New Music. HNM commissions works from today’s leading composers, presenting recitals and lectures at major concert series and universities all over the USA and abroad. Originally from Daytona Beach, FL, Jesse Christeson received degrees in Cello and Voice from Stetson University (studio of David Bjella), and in Cello from Rice University (studio of Norman Fischer). He performs on an 1888 Carlo Loveri cello.