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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)
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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 it live!

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

The Passion and Promise of Messiah

Acclaimed Baroque specialist Jane Glover on what first captivated her about Handel’s masterpiece—and what keeps drawing her back.

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Faith EducationOctober 23, 2022 Trinity Commons

Trinity Talks: Art as a Medium for Change

Join Trinity as we welcome artists who invite us to see our relationships, culture, and environment in a new way—calling us to respond and take part in creating a more just future. This event is free, with childcare available upon request.
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FeaturedMarch 6, 2024 St. Paul's Chapel

Bach at One: St. John Passion

St. John Passion, BWV 245 Part 2
“Schauet doch und sehet,” BWV 46
Kyrie in F Major, BWV 233a

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ.
bach at one
FeaturedFebruary 28, 2024 St. Paul's Chapel

Bach at One: St. John Passion

St. John Passion, BWV 245 Part 1
“O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sünde groß” from St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244
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FeaturedFebruary 11, 2024 Trinity Church

Jazz Icons: Bobby Watson

Prolific saxophonist Bobby Watson performs in Trinity Church
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FeaturedDecember 17, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Special Compline by Candlelight

Join The Choir of Trinity Wall Street for a special Compline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day; curated and led by Timothy Parsons.
Messiah 2023
MusicDecember 13, 2023Trinity Church

Handel's Messiah

Trinity’s Messiah performance is a cherished holiday tradition that has captivated New York audiences since it was first presented by the church in 1770. Deemed by The New York Times as “transcendent and awe-inspiring,” Trinity’s unique Messiah is performed in a sacred space, on period instruments, with soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.

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