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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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Messiah 2023
MusicDecember 15, 2023Trinity Church

Handel's Messiah

Watch this “transcendent and awe-inspiring” performance featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra led by award-winning artistic director Ryan James Brandau.
Novus Renewal 3
FeaturedDecember 3, 2023 Trinity Church

NOVUS NY Renewal: The Sound of a New World

Sandbox Percussion and NOVUS NY present Viet Cuong’s Re(new)al and pieces inspired by Richard Powers’ powerful novel on activism, resistance, and the natural world— The Overstory.
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FeaturedDecember 7, 2023St. Paul's Chapel

Unconventional Wisdom

Trinity and TENET Vocal Artists present Unconventional Wisdom to celebrate music from 17th century Italian nuns. Featuring women from Downtown Voices, Ticketed.
NOVUS Renewal concert art showing a tree on top of the Earth with green and blue hues
FeaturedNovember 16, 2023 Trinity Church

NOVUS NY Renewal: Transcendence

NOVUS NY presents Olivier Messiaen’s chamber music masterpiece, Quartet for the End of Time, with narration by Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Powers
NOVUS NY french horn and flute players
MusicNovember 8, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Bach at One

Bach at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on November 8, at 1pm, with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Christine Brandes, guest conductor; presenting BWV 47, BWV 230, and BWV 23.
Theodore Cheng sitting at an organ.
MusicNovember 7, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Pipes at One: Theodore Cheng

Pipes at One returns with Theodore Cheng, an organist and composer who was named to Diapason's 20 under 30 list in 2023.
Johnathan Blake playing a cymbal on a drum set.
MusicNovember 6, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Jazz at One: Johnathan Blake

Jazz at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on November 6, at 1pm, with Johnathan Blake, one of the most accomplished drummers in a generation and a frequent presence on Blue Note records.
Avi Stein conducts Bach at One in St. Paul's Chapel.
MusicNovember 1, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Bach at One

Bach at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on November 1, at 1pm, with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Avi Stein, conductor; presenting BWV 174 and BWV 52.
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MusicOctober 31, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Pipes at One: Halloween Performance

Pipes at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 31, at 1pm, with a special Halloween performance by Ethan Haman, an organist, improviser, and composer from Yale.

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