The “expert and versatile musicians” (The New Yorker) of NOVUS NY celebrate George Crumb in two concerts titled, Voice of Crumb. In Part 2, Crumb’s works are paired with Bartok, who influenced the ground-breaking composer. This performance pairs Crumb's American Songbook No. 1 with Bartók’s Divertimento. Featured NOVUS performers in this series include concertmaster Katie Hyun, Sandbox Percussion, and members of The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.
Crumb American Songbook No. 1: The River of Life: Songs of Joy and Sorrow
Bartok Divertimento led by concertmaster Katie Hyun
NOVUS NY; soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; and Sandbox Percussion
Trinity's newest series, Jazz at One, takes place every Tuesday from October 11 to November 29 at St. Paul's Chapel and features an eclectic mix of brilliant jazz artists in collaboration with JAZZHOUSE@Trinity, a joint effort between Trinity and Jazz House Kids.
Tuesday, November 15, we were joined by a trio led by pianist Theo Walentiny, founding member of the Aurelia Trio who studied with Reggie Workman, Jane Ira Bloom, and Kirk Nurock to name just a few. His newest LP, if the winder were visible, was released November 11, 2022.
David Lang national anthems
Ola Gjeilo Dark and Luminous Night
Jenni Brandon Tonight a Stolen Moment
Jessie Montgomery Source Code
Undine Smith Moore We Shall Walk Through the Valley
Downtown Voices and the NOVUS NY string quartet present works by Undine Smith Moore, Jessie Montgomery, Jenni Brandon, and David Lang in an array of selections that explore various composers' takes on an “anthem” or a song that represents ideals. Montgomery’s stunning Source Code takes inspiration from spirituals, and Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the journey of the soul as it is guided out of darkness by the light of love. The centerpiece of the concert is David Lang’s national anthems, a meditative reflection on themes of peace, war, patriotism, pride of place, and what it means to defend freedom that is ultimately fragile and delicate. National anthems culminates in a powerful contemplation of our common fate that despite lines drawn on a map, we are all inextricably linked in our human experiences.
Downtown Voices; NOVUS NY String Quartet; Stephen Sands, conductor
"The beauty of it struck me, stopped me cold. I thought about all the people that helped put it together, and I started tearing up." The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson recalls a moment earlier this week when he was struck by the beauty of our new stained-glass window, which depicts the Parable of the Talents and the Judgment of the Nations.
"In order to create new things, sometimes we have to let go of the old things," said the Rev. Matthew Welsch at today's newly imagined 9am service at Trinity Church. "In order to make space for the world that God promises, a world full of love and justice and fairness for all people, we have to let go of the things that aren't like that."
Trinity's newest series, Jazz at One, takes place every Tuesday from October 11 to November 22 at St. Paul's Chapel and features an eclectic mix of brilliant jazz artists in collaboration with JAZZHOUSE@Trinity, a joint effort between Trinity and Jazz House Kids.
Tuesday, November 8, we were joined by lifelong vocal prodigy Samara Joy, whose sophomore album Linger Awhile (Verve Records) has Jazz Times proclaiming, “Samara Joy is that new voice that’s giving new purpose to the music,” praising her “distinctive style, charm, and dexterity.
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of music by the Trinity Youth Chorus fills the space.
