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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)
Messiah soloist in Trinity Church

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 the concert 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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We’re developing the next generation of music makers.

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MusicDecember 11, 2022

Holiday Favorites

For those who love Handel’s Messiah but missed out on the December 9-10 ticketed performances, on December 11 Trinity is presenting Holiday Favorites with popular choruses from Messiah presented alongside Christmas carols and other festive songs in a special concert. The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) Choir joins this epic holiday performance that features all of Trinity’s ensembles; the Trinity Youth Chorus, Downtown Voices, St. Paul’s Chapel Choir, The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Trinity Baroque Orchestra, and NOVUS NY.

Trinity Youth Chorus; Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) Choirs; Downtown Voices; The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; St. Paul’s Chapel Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; NOVUS NY; Melissa Attebury, Eugenia Oi Yan Yau, Stephen Sands, Avi Stein, and Thomas McCargar, conductors

Free, no reservations required. To watch live, go to Trinity’s homepage at the time of the concert. To watch on-demand, visit our music video portal.

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MusicDecember 11, 2022

Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the...

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street performs Messiah in Trinity Church in 2022.
FeaturedDecember 10, 2022

Handel's Messiah

In a season full of Messiah concerts, Trinity’s is unique—performed in a sacred space, on period instruments, with soloists from the choir chosen to best complement each aria and recitative. Trinity and Messiah have a long history: Trinity presented one of the first performances in North America in 1770, and Trinity’s ensembles are widely regarded as some of the greatest interpreters of the work. Don’t miss "the best Messiah in New York" (The New York Times), featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra with renowned conductor Andrew Megill at the helm.

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Andrew Megill, conductor

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Monty Alexander
MusicDecember 4, 2022

Jazz Icons with Monty Alexander Trio

Jazz Icons presents free Sunday concerts that showcase some of the most prolific and influential artists in jazz history, such as the Monty Alexander Trio. Join us for a concert led by veteran pianist Monty Alexander, whose sophisticated and dense arrangements are infused with the spirit of calypso and reggae from his native Jamaica. Alexander is often hailed for his work as an accompanist with the likes of Ernest Ranglin, Ray Brown, and Tony Bennett. 

A joint effort between Trinity and JAZZ HOUSE @ Trinity, these concerts are curated by eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist and Jazz House Artistic Director Christian McBride and jazz vocalist Melissa Walker, president and founder of Jazz House Kids.

Young choristers
WorshipDecember 4, 2022

Compline by Candlelight: Lessons and Carols

A cherished holiday tradition, the service of Lessons and Carols tells the Christmas story through readings and musical illuminations and will be conducted by Stephen Sands, Thomas McCargar, and Melissa Attebury.

Downtown Voices; St. Paul’s Chapel Choir; Trinity Youth Chorus

Compline by Candlelight is an ancient rite of prayers to end the day; Compline means "completion." Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City.

Lessons and Carols Bulletin

Jazz at One: Edmar Castañeda Quartet
MusicNovember 29, 2022

Jazz at One: Edmar Castañeda Quartet

Trinity's newest series, Jazz at One, features an eclectic mix of brilliant jazz artists in collaboration with JAZZHOUSE@Trinity. On November 29, we were joined by a quartet led by Latin jazz harpist Edmar Castañeda, a virtuoso and innovator who holds both a Latin GRAMMY nomination for his album FAMILY and Oscar nominations for his work on Disney's Encanto film.

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