2024 Music Season

Tiny Concerts: Three Parts Upon a Ground

Experience Pachelbel’s Canon in its original form

Hear Johann Pachelbel’s much-loved Canon in D major the way it was meant to be heard. Presented in its original instrumentation, with three violins, the piece is paired with a lively but oft-forgotten jig the composer wrote to complement it. The evening’s lineup spotlights the canon and includes pieces by Giovanni Gabrieli as well as Three Parts Upon a Ground by Henry Purcell.  

Robert Mealy, Beth Wenstrom, Ravenna Lipchik, violins; Ezra Seltzer, cello; led by Avi Stein, organ 

Tiny Concerts: Three Parts Upon a Ground

Experience Pachelbel’s Canon in its original form

Hear Johann Pachelbel’s much-loved Canon in D major the way it was meant to be heard. Presented in its original instrumentation, with three violins, the piece is paired with a lively but oft-forgotten jig the composer wrote to complement it. The evening’s lineup spotlights the canon and includes pieces by Giovanni Gabrieli as well as Three Parts Upon a Ground by Henry Purcell.  

Robert Mealy, Beth Wenstrom, Ravenna Lipchik, violins; Ezra Seltzer, cello; led by Avi Stein, organ 

Silent Light

A world premiere opera from Paola Prestini and Royce Vavrek

Experience a new chamber opera by Paola Prestini and Royce Vavrek, based on Carlos Reygadas's acclaimed 2007 film. Silent Light delves into the moral dilemmas faced by members of a Mennonite community as they grapple with forbidden love and the limitations of their restrictive society. Presented by Trinity in collaboration with National Sawdust — part of the Brooklyn venue’s 10th-anniversary celebration — the opera’s all-star cast includes tenor Anthony Dean Griffey, baritone Daniel Okulitch, and soprano Brittany Renee accompanied by NOVUS and the Trinity Choir. 

Trinity Choir and NOVUS; composed by Paola Prestini; libretto by Royce Vavrek; Thaddeus Strassberger, director; Christopher Rountree, conductor 

Silent Light

A world premiere opera from Paola Prestini and Royce Vavrek

Experience a new chamber opera by Paola Prestini and Royce Vavrek, based on Carlos Reygadas's acclaimed 2007 film. Silent Light delves into the moral dilemmas faced by members of a Mennonite community as they grapple with forbidden love and the limitations of their restrictive society. Presented by Trinity in collaboration with National Sawdust — part of the Brooklyn venue’s 10th-anniversary celebration — the opera’s all-star cast includes tenor Anthony Dean Griffey, baritone Daniel Okulitch, and soprano Brittany Renee accompanied by NOVUS and the Trinity Choir. 

Trinity Choir and NOVUS; composed by Paola Prestini; libretto by Royce Vavrek; Thaddeus Strassberger, director; Christopher Rountree, conductor 

Silent Light

A world premiere opera from Paola Prestini and Royce Vavrek

Experience a new chamber opera by Paola Prestini and Royce Vavrek, based on Carlos Reygadas's acclaimed 2007 film. Silent Light delves into the moral dilemmas faced by members of a Mennonite community as they grapple with forbidden love and the limitations of their restrictive society. Presented by Trinity in collaboration with National Sawdust — part of the Brooklyn venue’s 10th-anniversary celebration — the opera’s all-star cast includes tenor Anthony Dean Griffey, baritone Daniel Okulitch, and soprano Brittany Renee accompanied by NOVUS and the Trinity Choir. 

Trinity Choir and NOVUS; composed by Paola Prestini; libretto by Royce Vavrek; Thaddeus Strassberger, director; Christopher Rountree, conductor 

Jazz at One: Vuyo Sotashe

Long Walk to Freedom

Award-winning South African jazz vocalist Vuyo Sotashe opens the Jazz at One season. He has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center and was one of the first male singers to place in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocal competition.  

This season’s Jazz at One, Long Walk to Freedom, is inspired by Nelson Mandela and the 30th anniversary of South African democracy. Presented in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. 

Pipes at One: Dr. Kristina Ziema Rizzotto

Dr. Kristina Ziema Rizzotto is a sought-after organist, composer, and pianist who has performed her original sacred and secular works around the globe. She is the director of music at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and was previously the organist at the Benedictine Abbey of Rio de Janeiro, built in 1590 and home to one of the oldest organs in South America. Her popular YouTube channel features more than 350+ organ, piano, and choral recordings. 

Bach at One: Magnificat

Bach’s jubilant choral work comes to life

Considered one of Christianity’s greatest statements of hope, the Magnificat is arguably Bach’s most popular choral work. Combining colorful orchestration with a large choir, the jubilant Magnificat is based on the Canticle of Mary from Luke’s gospel and centers on God’s love for the poor, humble, and oppressed.  

Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ 

Sunday Afternoon Music: Trio Portinari

This installment of Sunday Afternoon Music features works by Max Bruch, Maurice Ravel, Franz Schubert, and Felix Mendelssohn. Presented by Trinity Church Congregational Arts Allegro.   

Nicholas Pappone, violin; Gloria Kim, cello; Candace Chien, piano 

Jazz at One: Lance Bryant & Shout!

Long Walk to Freedom

Don’t miss Lance Bryant, a legendary vocalist, saxophonist, and composer, and his 16-piece band, Shout! A long-time collaborator with South African great Abdullah Ibrahim (the pianist known for his anti-apartheid anthem Mannenberg), Bryant presents his own healing, empowering brand of jazz. 

This season’s Jazz at One, Long Walk to Freedom, is inspired by Nelson Mandela and the 30th anniversary of South African democracy. Presented in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS.