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Messiah at Trinity

A cherished holiday tradition that has captivated audiences since 1770, Trinity’s Messiah is “the gold standard” (The New York Times)
Messiah soloist in Trinity Church

New York’s most historic Messiah

In a city full of Messiah concerts, Trinity’s version is unique.
Sonya Headlam performs Messiah with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra.

Watch the concert live!

Led by celebrated guest conductor Jane Glover, this year’s performance will stream live on YouTube on Friday, December 13, at 7pm.
Burns Coffee House

The First Messiah in NYC

Did Trinity Church present the first performance of Handel’s Messiah in the New World?
Messiah 2023

From the Archives

Watch the “transcendent and awe-inspiring” 2023 concert, recorded live in Trinity Church.

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MusicMay 8, 2017

Bach at One

We begin a complete survey of Bach’s organ works with the miniature jewels from the Clavierübung III. Taking the theme from each part of the Lutheran liturgy, these organ works will be paired with favorite Bach cantatas and works of Bach's contemporaries Buxtehude, Krieger, Heinichen, and Telemann.
MusicMay 4, 2017

Concerts at One: Sunken Cathedral

As always, Concerts at One features guest artists with Trinity’s in-residence new music orchestra NOVUS NY performing on the third Thursday of each month.
This week: Bora Yoon (architectural soundscapes)
MusicMay 1, 2017

Bach at One

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street
New York Baroque Incorporated, Wen Yang, artistic director

Bach at One: Sorrow
J. S. Bach: Clavier-Übung III: Aus tiefer Noth schrei' ich zu dir, BWV 687
F. Couperin: Troisème Leçon à deux voix from Leçons de ténèbres
W. F. Bach: “Dissonant” Symphony in F Major, F67
J. S. Bach: Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131
MusicApril 27, 2017

Concerts at One: Sunken Cathedral

As always, Concerts at One features guest artists with Trinity’s in-residence new music orchestra NOVUS NY performing on the third Thursday of each month.
This week:
Helicon
MusicApril 24, 2017

Bach at One

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street
New York Baroque Incorporated, Wen Yang, artistic director

Bach at One: Water
J. S. Bach: Clavier-Übung III: Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 685
L. G. Zavateri: Tempesta di Mare, Op.1 Concerto No.12
J. C. Bach: Ach daß ich Wassers gnug hätte
G. Muffat: Armonico Tributo: Sonata No. 2 in G minor
D. Buxtehude: Gott, hilf mir, denn das Wasser geht mir bis an die Seele, BuxWV 34

This event is free and open to the public.
MusicApril 23, 2017

Lou Harrison Centennial Celebration

Lou Harrison: Koro Sutro, Song of Quetzalcoatl, and Suite for Violin and American Gamelan featuring Krista Bennion Feeney (violin), and Organ Concerto with Percussion Orchestra featuring Chelsea Chen (organ)
Faith EducationApril 21, 2017

Water Justice: The View from India

The people of Kerala state in southwest India are dealing with a water shortage, despite being surrounded by lakes and rivers.  Changing climate and...

MusicApril 19, 2017

The Handel Project

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Julian Wachner, conductor.
This Week: Solomon, HWV 67 (part 3)
MusicApril 10, 2017

Bach at One

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street
New York Baroque Incorporated, Wen Yang, artistic director

Bach at One: St. John Passion
J. S. Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245

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