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Through revelatory music and groundbreaking conversations with authors and thinkers, Trinity’s free programming brings our audiences new ways of seeing, and being, in the world. From classical and modern masterpieces to innovative jazz, Trinity’s musical programs are “the top of musical life in New York” (The New York Times). And our Trinity Talks, at the intersection of sacred and civic life, deepen our understanding on issues of religion, social justice, and community.

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James McBride

Trinity Talks with James McBride

Author James McBride joins Trinity Talks to discuss themes explored in his “New York Times” bestselling novel, “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. ”
Summerlee with Christian Wiman

An afternoon with Christian Wiman

Wiman joins Summerlee Staten, Trinity’s executive director of Faith Formation and Education, to discuss how even in the most turbulent, challenging times, we can cultivate a capacity for wonder.
Music Press Release 2025 Spring

Trinity Announces Spring Music Season

Trinity’s spring lineup—featuring world-renowned artists and emerging voices—embodies the church’s focus on peacemaking and celebrates the transformative power of art to inspire change and healing.
Edwidge Danticat

Trinity Talks with Edwidge Danticat

Watch the award-winning novelist discuss “Brother, I’m Dying,” a poignant memoir about her family’s decision to flee violence in Haiti and seek asylum in America.
Compline

Compline

Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, 30 minutes of chant-based improvised music by Trinity Choir.

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Ascension art
MusicMay 25, 2022Trinity Church and online

Ascendit

Exploring the full emotional range of the human experience, from anguish to elation and from despair to hope, Ascendit presents Bach’s Ascension Oratorio, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, the motet Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, and his dramatic Magnificat. 
Comfort at One art with orange and blue artistic background
MusicApril 5, 2025Online

Comfort at One

During trying times, music stills our souls and provides a healing grace. Each Monday-Wednesday at 1pm, tune in to hear new and archived performances.
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Comfort at One

Comfort at One ended in March of 2022 and archived performances are available here. We hope these performances from Trinity Church associated musicians help you find a haven of peace and comfort.
Bach St. Matthew Passion
FeaturedMarch 31, 2022Trinity Church

Bach St. Matthew Passion

Trinity ensembles join forces with the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue and New York Baroque Incorporated to present Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, one of the quintessential masterpieces of western classical music. 

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