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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.

Music Education

We’re developing the next generation of music makers.

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MusicApril 27, 2021

Comfort at One: Downtown Voices

In celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, Downtown Voices performed his tranquil yet dramatic Mass in C in addition to Brahms’ earliest accompanied choral works, Geistliches Lied and Zwei Motetten, Op. 74. Please enjoy this clip from Zwei Motetten for Comfort at One.
MusicApril 26, 2021

Comfort at One: Bach's BWV 230, BWV 4, BWV 118, and BWV 228

Bach's Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230, is performed with the Easter Cantata Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4; Jesu, meins Lebens Licht, BWV 118; and Fürchte dich nicht, BWV 228 by brass players from Trinity Baroque Orchestra and soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.
MusicApril 25, 2021

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...

Trinity TalksApril 23, 2021

How To Spot and Control Anxiety (And PTSD) Triggers

Anxiety and PTSD can interfere with an individual’s ability to successfully engage in daily activities. This presentation will provide a brief review and understanding of how anxiety and PTSD can negatively influence one’s quality of life and how to cope with triggers.
MusicApril 23, 2021

Comfort at One: Bach's BWV 230

In a joyous reflection of spring’s return and Easter rebirth, today’s Comfort at One is a special “at church” offering: Bach’s Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230.
MusicApril 22, 2021

Comfort at One: Organist Katelyn Emerson

Comfort at One brings back our Thursday Pipes at One series from the inauguration of the Noack organ at St Paul’s Chapel in 2018. Today’s organ recital is from February 21, 2018 and is performed by Katelyn Emerson. 

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