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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.
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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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MusicOctober 22, 2023St. Paul's Chapel

Sunday Afternoon Music

Hear works by female composers performed in a sacred space by Vianca Alejandra (soprano), Courtney Conkling (flutist), Patrice P. Eaton (mezzo-soprano), and Violetta Zabbi (pianist).
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MusicOctober 11, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Bach at One

Bach at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 11, at 1pm, with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Avi Stein, conductor; presenting BWV 150 and BWV 165.
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MusicOctober 10, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Pipes at One: Michael King

Pipes at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 10, at 1pm, with Michael King, virtuosic pianist and jazz organist.
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MusicOctober 9, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Jazz at One: Linda May Han Oh

Jazz at One returns to St. Paul’s Chapel on October 9, at 1pm, with GRAMMY award-winner Linda May Han Oh. As a bassist/composer, she was also named Jazz Times’ 2022 Bassist of the Year and received the 2023 Herb Alpert Award.
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MusicOctober 4, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Bach at One

Bach at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 4, at 1pm, with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Avi Stein, conductor; presenting BWV 129 and BWV 110.
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MusicOctober 3, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Pipes at One: Raymond Nagem

Pipes at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 3, at 1pm, with Raymond Nagem, Minister of Music at the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City, and a member of the organ faculty at Manhattan School of Music.
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MusicOctober 2, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

Jazz at One: Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet

Jazz at One returns to St. Paul's Chapel on October 2, at 1pm, with the Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Award. Presented in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS.
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FeaturedSeptember 24, 2023 Trinity Church

Special Compline: Downtown Voices

Join Downtown Voices on September 24, at 8pm, in Trinity Church for Compline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Featuring improvisations on Arnold Schoenberg's Friede auf Erden, Op. 13.

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