Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés is the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. He is perhaps best known for helming iconic Cuban ensemble Irakere (1973–2005). In a career spanning more than 60 years, Valdés has distilled elements of the Afro-Cuban music tradition, jazz, classical music, rock, and more into a deeply personal style. He is joined by bassist Jose Armando Gola and percussionist Roberto Vizcaíno Jr. for what is sure to be a transcendent performance. The concert is presented in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS.
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra present Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610, a monumental masterpiece dedicated to Mary and considered one of the greatest works of sacred music ever written.
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson discusses her new book, Reading Genesis, “a powerful consideration of the profound meanings [of scripture] and promise of God’s enduring covenant with humanity.”
The Very Rev. Dr. David Monteith, Dean of England's Canterbury Cathedral, looks to the story of Philip and the Ethiopian from the Acts of the Apostles to guide us in communicating and connecting with those who hold differing opinions, past experiences, and labels from us. He references Jesus's refusal to perpetuate a cycle of violence and revenge, and the wisdom the Bible provides for standing with excluded peoples.
A celebration of the art and craft of poetry for members of the Trinity congregation and friends, featuring readings of both original and favorite poems. A reception with opportunities for discussion will follow the reading.
