2022-23 Music Season
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Friday, January 27 at 8pm
Four Last Songs Reimagined
St. Paul's Chapel • Purchase tickets
On January 27, Trinity will showcase its vast community of artists with Four Last Songs Reimagined. NOVUS NY and the Experiential Orchestra present Richard Strauss’s beloved Vier letzte Lieder with Grammy® Award-winning soprano and former Trinity choir member Sarah Brailey, followed by an immersive, reimagined version with prolific cellist Andrew Yee. A member of the Grammy® Award-winning Attacca Quartet, she is also an in-demand soloist and a principal cellist of NOVUS NY.
Through a truly intimate seating arrangement, audience members will become a part of the concert through extreme proximity to the artists, with ticketed seats placed all around and inside the orchestra members’ seating. Between the two iterations, the duo of soloists will perform music from Trinity alumna Caroline Shaw. James Blachly, Grammy® Award-winning Music Director of Experiential Orchestra and former member of the Trinity choir, conducts. Full details and tickets are available at experientialorchestra.com.
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Sunday, February 26 at 8pm
Special Compline by Candlelight: Caroline Shaw’s “To the Hands” with Downtown Voices
St. Paul's Chapel and online • Free, no reservations required
Kicking off the 2023 concert season, Trinity’s semi-professional choir, Downtown Voices, will present a special Compline by Candlelight with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Stephen Sands, conductor. Following the theme of Mahatma Ghandi’s quote, “In the midst of darkness light persists,” during Lent our concerts will explore empathy for others’ suffering and the hope that Easter and Christ’s return bring. In featuring Caroline Shaw’s piece “To the Hands,” we will open our hands and hearts to others and seek healing together.
Caroline Shaw To The Hands
Downtown Voices; The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Stephen Sands, conductor
Compline by Candlelight is an ancient rite of prayers to end the day, set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City. Can’t make it? Learn more about our Compline podcasts—a way to incorporate this centering ritual from wherever you are.
To watch live, go to Trinity’s homepage at the time of the concert. To watch on-demand, visit our music video portal.
Sunday, March 12 at 8pm
Special Compline by Candlelight: Chorister Concert
St. Paul's Chapel and online • Free, no reservations required
Pergolesi Stabat Mater
Trinity Youth Chorus; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Melissa Attebury, conductor
Mondays, March 13, 20, 27, April 17, 24, and May 1 at 1pm
Jazz at One
St. Paul's Chapel and online • Free, no reservations required
Tuesdays, March 14, 21, 28, April 18, 25, and May 2 at 1pm
Pipes at One
St. Paul's Chapel and online • Free, no reservations required
Wednesdays, March 15, 22, 29, April 19, 26, and May 3 at 1pm
Bach at One
St. Paul's Chapel and online • Free, no reservations required
Thursdays, March 16, 23, 30, April 20, 27, and May 4 at 1pm
Concerts at One
St. Paul's Chapel and online • Free, no reservations required
Palm Sunday, April 2 at 3pm
Last Words
Trinity Church and online • Free, no reservations required
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Downtown Voices; and NOVUS NY
May 21 at 2pm
Still I Rise Chorister Concert
Trinity Church and online • Free, no reservations required
Trinity Youth Chorus and Outreach Choirs; Melissa Attebury, conductor
June 4 at 4pm
Season Ender Concert
St. Paul's Chapel and online • Free, no reservations required
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Downtown Voices; NOVUS NY
More details coming soon!
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September 15-17, 2022, at 7:30pm
Craig Hella Johnson: Considering Matthew Shepard
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch the video
Trinity proudly presents New York’s first fully staged performances of Craig Hella Johnson’s epic fusion oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard. Johnson created the oratorio as “a space for reflection, consideration, and unity around [Shepard’s] life and legacy.” LGBTQ+ community and educational events will be scheduled in collaboration with Trinity’s Pride 365 program, which focuses on LGBTQ+ advocacy throughout the year.
Elliott Forrest and Rod Caspers, Stage Directors
Malcolm J. Merriweather, Music Director
Beowulf Boritt, Scenic Designer
Ken Billington, Lighting Designer
Claudia Stefany, Costume Designer
Dustin Z West, Production Supervisor
Nate Bertone, Scenic Assistant
Lauren Page Russell, Props Supervisor
Brian Giebler as Matthew Shepard
Nickolas Karageorgiou, Narrator
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and NOVUS NY
September 15, 2022, at 6pm
The Weaponization of Spirituality Panel Discussion
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch the video
Prior to the opening performance of Craig Hella Johnson’s epic fusion oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard, a panel of experts discusses spiritual violence and its connection to physical violence targeting LGBTQ+ people. Queerphobic spiritual violence is so pervasive that it can almost be difficult to see. Naming this violence and characterizing its impact is an imperative first step toward change and healing.
Liz Edman, Moderator, Priest, Political Strategist, and author of Queer Virtue
Beverly Tillery, Executive Director, NYC Anti-Violence Project
The Rev. Matthew Welsch, Priest and Director, Youth and Community Care, Trinity Church Wall Street
Tabytha Gonzalez, Associate Human Rights Specialist and Transgender Liaison, NYC Commission on Human Rights
September 16, 2022, at 9pm
Considering Matthew Shepard Talkback with the Creative Team
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch the video
Following Friday’s performance of Craig Hella Johnson’s epic fusion oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard, the creative team takes the stage for a talkback discussion. Stage directors Elliott Forest and Rod Caspers, music director Malcolm J. Merriweather, and producer Melissa Baker will discuss the vision behind Trinity’s rendition of Considering Matthew Shepard, moderated by activist Cathy Renna, who was on the ground in Laramie immediately following the discovery of Matt’s beating and who has worked with the family ever since. Renna currently serves as communications director of the National LGBTQ Task Force.
Cathy Renna, Moderator
Malcolm J. Merriweather, Music Director
Elliott Forrest and Rod Caspers, Stage Directors
Melissa Baker, Producer
October 9, 2022, at 3pm
Jazz Icons
Trinity Church • Watch the video
Dave Holland, bass
Kevin Eubanks, guitar
Eric Harland, drums
Versatile and prolific bassist, composer, and jazz icon Dave Holland performs a power-packed set with an all-star trio of jazz heavyweights featuring guitarist Kevin Eubanks and drummer Eric Harland.
Our new Jazz Icons series presents free Sunday afternoon concerts that feature brilliant, world-renowned practitioners of the jazz tradition. 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.
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Tuesdays, October 11-November 29, 2022, at 1pm
Jazz at One
St. Paul’s Chapel • In-person and online
Free; reservations not required
Trinity’s newest series, Jazz at One, filled St. Paul's Chapel on Tuesdays from October 11 through November 22 and featured an eclectic mix of brilliant jazz artists in collaboration with JAZZHOUSE@Trinity.
- October 11 - Loston Harris Trio - Watch video
- October 18 - Abraham Burton Quartet - Watch video
- October 25 - Sasha Berliner Quartet - Watch video
- November 1 - The Coleman Hughes Sextet - Watch video
- November 8 - Samara Joy - Watch video
- November 15 - Theo Walentiny Trio - Watch video
- November 29 - Edmar Castañeda Quartet - Watch video
October 12, 2022, at 1pm
Concert at One: Voice of Crumb Part 1
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch the video
The “expert and versatile musicians” (The New Yorker) of NOVUS NY celebrate George Crumb in two concerts titled, Voice of Crumb. In Part 1, Crumb’s works are paired with Crumb’s pupil, Jennifer Higdon. Featured NOVUS performers in this concert include violinist Katie Hyun, pianist Conor Hanick, and flutist Melissa Baker.
Crumb Vox Balanae, Four Nocturnes
Higdon Little River Songs (NY Premiere) and Nocturne
NOVUS NY: Conor Hanick, piano; Katie Hyun, violin; Melissa Baker, flute; Pamela Terry, mezzo-soprano; Estelle Choi, cello; and Forrest Eimold, piano
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October 19, 2022, at 1pm
Concert at One: Pipes at One
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch video
Avi Stein, organist
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October 26, 2022, at 1pm
Concert at One: Bach at One
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch video
Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes, BWV 40
Sehet, welch eine Liebe hat uns der Vater erzeiget, BWV 64
Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim, BWV 89
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Avi Stein, conductor
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October 30, 2022, at 8pm
Special Compline by Candlelight: Chorister Concert
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch podcasts
Listen to the beautiful music of Vivaldi and Durante sung by the Trinity Youth Chorus and members of The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, accompanied by Trinity Baroque Orchestra with Melissa Attebury, conductor.
Durante Magnificat
Vivaldi Gloria
Trinity Youth Chorus; members of The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Melissa Attebury, conductor
Learn more about our Compline podcasts—a way to incorporate this centering ritual from wherever you are.
November 2, 2022, at 1pm
Concert at One: ChamberQUEER
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch video
Guest artists ChamberQUEER is a multifaceted organization with the mission of presenting and performing queer artists, highlighting historically underrepresented queer figures in classical music, and providing an intersectionally inclusive space within classical music for artists and audience.
November 9, 2022, at 1pm
Concert at One: Bach at One
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch video
Jesu, der meine Seele, BWV 78
Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Liebe, BWV 167
Der Gerechte kommt um, BWV 1149
Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Avi Stein, conductor
November 13, 2022, at 3pm
Anthems
Trinity Church • Watch video
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
November 16, 2022, at 1pm
Concert at One: Voice of Crumb Part 2
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch video
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
December 4, 2022, at 3pm
Jazz Icons
Trinity Church • Watch video
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.
December 4, 2022, at 8pm
Special Compline by Candlelight: Lessons and Carols
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch video
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
December 9-10, 2022, at 7pm
Handel’s Messiah
Trinity Church • Watch video
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
December 11, 2022, at 3pm
Holiday Favorites
Trinity Church • Watch video
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
December 18, 2022, at 8pm
Special Compline by Candlelight: Ceremony of Carols
St. Paul’s Chapel • Watch Video
Chorister Compline at Christmas has become a beloved annual tradition. Under the direction of Melissa Attebury and featuring harpist Bridget Kibbey, the Trinity Youth Chorus will present Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. This masterpiece juxtaposes ancient and modern sounds as Renaissance texts and plainchant intersect with Britten’s sonorous and colorful writing in a stunning choral work for treble voices.
Trinity Youth Chorus; Melissa Attebury, conductor
Learn more about our Compline podcasts—a way to incorporate this centering ritual from wherever you are.