2025-26 Music Season

Handel Messiah

Audiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra present Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless work, which includes the much-celebrated “Hallelujah” chorus. Hailed by The New York Times as “the gold standard” by which all Messiah performances are measured, Trinity’s historic version has thrilled audiences since 1770.

George Frideric Handel Messiah, HWV 56 (Parts II and III)

Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Melissa Attebury, conductor

Jazz at One: Orrin Evans

A prolific pianist, Orrin Evans has built a renowned career defined by his extensive sylistic range, blending swing, blues, and avant-garde influences. Acclaimed for pushing the envelope and a fierce independence — none of his 25 records were backed by a major label — Evans, who is also a composer and bandleader, explains himself best: “I like to stretch out. Wherever the music takes me, I’m going there.”   

Bach at One

In contrast to the magnificent large choruses of the B Minor Mass or Handel’s Messiah, today’s concert reveals Bach at his most intimate and introspective. Drawing on texts of self-reflection and consolation, these cantatas invite listeners into a deeply personal dialogue of faith, doubt and inner peace – illuminating the human side of Bach’s art.

Johann Sebastian Bach Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, BWV 42
Johann Sebastian Bach Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz, BWV 138
Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ  

Chanticleer

Hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, The Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world for its dazzling virtuosity and impassioned musicianship. This special appearance at the stunning Neo-Gothic Trinity Church in downtown Manhattan features the East Coast premiere of the magnum opus of French composer and poet Guillaume de Machaut, one of the leading minds of the Middle Ages. His Messe de Nostre Dame is one of the first multi-movement, large-scale notated compositions to exist in the Western canon and has been called the “genesis of modern music” (Los Angeles Times). The program also includes secular songs of minstrels and bards from the Middle Ages to create an evening of artistry, revelry and dance.

Jazz at One: University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band

The legendary ensemble from the University of North Texas continues its storied tradition of big band excellence. Renowned for endless energy and fearless creativity, this Grammy-nominated group has launched generations of jazz greats and remains a defining voice in modern jazz education.

Bach at One

Tiny Concerts

Having come from a distinguished family of musicians, Johann Sebastian Bach was keenly aware of his place in the musical lineage.  His vast collection of manuscripts, by his relatives, predecessors and contemporaries show that Bach was inspired by a wide variety of repertoire. This program of the rich and intensely passionate music of late 17th century Germany delves into the sound-world from which Bach sprang forth, highlighting the brilliance of Dieterich Buxtehude and his inner circle.

Dieterich Buxtehude Trio Sonata in A Minor, BuxWV 272 
Dieterich Buxtehude Herr, wenn ich nur Dich hab, BuxWV 38 
Christoph Bernhard Aus der Tieffen  
Elisse Albian, soprano; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ 

Tiny Concerts

Having come from a distinguished family of musicians, Johann Sebastian Bach was keenly aware of his place in the musical lineage.  His vast collection of manuscripts, by his relatives, predecessors and contemporaries show that Bach was inspired by a wide variety of repertoire. This program of the rich and intensely passionate music of late 17th century Germany delves into the sound-world from which Bach sprang forth, highlighting the brilliance of Dieterich Buxtehude and his inner circle.

Dieterich Buxtehude Trio Sonata in A Minor, BuxWV 272 
Dieterich Buxtehude Herr, wenn ich nur Dich hab, BuxWV 38 
Christoph Bernhard Aus der Tieffen  
Elisse Albian, soprano; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ 

Jazz Icons: Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes

World-renowned pianists Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes bring their dazzling musicianship and husband-and-wife chemistry to Trinity for an afternoon of inspired jazz artistry. Individually celebrated for their unmistakable voices — NPR calls Charlap “one of the finest interpreters of American popular song” and Rosnes, “a modern jazz wizard" — together they create something truly special, as captured on their stunning duo album, Double Portrait.

Jazz at One: Vanisha Gould

Vanisha Gould, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, is known for her soulful voice and dynamic presence. She’s performed worldwide, from the Copenhagen Jazz Festival to Smalls Jazz Club in New York City, and teaches songwriting and jazz vocals through the Tribeca Jazz Institute and the Yale Undergraduate Jazz Collective. Also a bandleader and composer, Gould released her latest album, She’s Not Shiny, She’s Not Smooth, in 2024.