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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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Esteban Castro Trio playing piano and cymbals
MusicOctober 30, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Jazz at One: Esteban Castro Trio

Jazz at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 30, at 1pm, with Esteban Castro Trio. Jazz pianist and composer Castro is joined by Gervis Myles, bass, and Kayvon Gordon, drums.
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street performs in Trinity Church with stained glass window behind them.
MusicOctober 29, 2023 Trinity Church

Dixit Dominus

Handel’s dramatic choral work, Dixit Dominus, will be presented by Trinity’s early music experts: The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, under the direction of Avi Stein.
Musicians in St. Paul's Chapel at a Bach at One concert.
MusicOctober 25, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Bach at One

Bach at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 25, at 1pm, with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Avi Stein, conductor; presenting BWV 4 and BWV 227.
Zoe Lei sitting at organ
MusicOctober 24, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Pipes at One: Zoe Lei

Pipes at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 24, at 1pm, with Zoe Lei, an emerging organist who was named 20 under 30 for her organ, carillon, and harpsichord achievements.
Shabnam Abedi and Joe Block performing on piano and vocals
MusicOctober 23, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Jazz at One: Shabnam Abedi and Joe Block

Jazz at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 23, at 1pm, with vocalist Shabnam Abedi and pianist Joe Block. Presented in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS.
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MusicOctober 20, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Teen Spirit

The talented teens of the Trinity Youth Chorus present works by Mozart, Fauré, Mendelssohn, and Schubert written in their teenage years. With NOVUS NY and Melissa Attebury, director.
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MusicOctober 18, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Bach at One

Bach at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 18, at 1pm, with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Avi Stein, conductor; presenting BWV 18 and BWV 12.
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MusicOctober 17, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Pipes at One: Margaret Harper

Pipes at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 17, at 1pm, with Margaret Harper, an organist from Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, TX.
Renewal
FeaturedOctober 15, 2023 Trinity Church

Renewal: Mending a Broken System

Presented by NOVUS NY, this concert includes works and world premieres by current and formerly incarcerated composers from Sing Sing Correctional Facility and Olivier Messiaen's Louange à l'Éternité de Jésus from Quartet for the End of Time.
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MusicOctober 16, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Jazz at One: Caelan Cardello

Jazz at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 16, at 1pm, with Caelan Cardello, a finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Awards. Presented in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS.

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