Kent Tritle is one of America’s leading choral conductors. Called “the brightest star in New York’s choral music world” by The New York Times, he is Director of Cathedral Music and Organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City; Music Director of Musica Sacra, the longest continuously performing professional chorus in New York; and Music Director of the Oratorio Society of New York, the acclaimed 200-voice volunteer chorus. In addition, Kent is a member of the graduate faculty of The Juilliard School. Also an acclaimed organ virtuoso, Kent Tritle is the organist of the New York Philharmonic.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, April 1, 7:30 PM
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
New York, NY
MUSICA SACRA: “SurRound II”
Kent Tritle, conductor
“SurRound II” is an immersive concert in 360° in the candlelit Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The audience, seated in the Great Choir stalls and floor, will experience a program of medieval, Renaissance, and contemporary works as the singers move throughout the cathedral. Gregorio Allegri’s Miserere and John Tavener’s Lament of the Mother of God as well as music by Adolphus Hailstork, Sarah McDonald, William Dawson, Perotin, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, Heinrich Schütz, and Morton Lauridsen.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
In-person and livestreamed:
April 13, 10:30 AM–noon: Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist
April 17, 6:30–8 PM: Maundy Thursday Service
April 18, noon–1 PM: Good Friday Liturgy of the Word
April 19, 7:30–9 PM: Great Vigil of Easter
April 20, 10:30 AM–12:15 PM: Easter Day Service
Monday, May 5, 7 PM
Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
ORATORIO SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
Kent Tritle, conductor
Susanna Phillips, soprano
Lucia Bradford, mezzo-soprano
Jonathan Pierce Rhodes, tenor
Steven Eddy, baritone
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 2, “Lobgesang”
PAUL MORAVEC/MARK CAMPBELL All Shall Rise (world premiere)
Kent Tritle Stars in WIRED “Masterminds” Episode: What Conductors Are Really Doing
Kent takes a star turn in the latest episode of WIRED “Masterminds,” a new series of online videos from the celebrated platform that explores the intersection of technology and culture. “Masterminds” spotlights experts in various fields who let the viewer inside the finer points of their work; earlier episodes included “Former CIA Operative Explains How Spies Use Disguises” and “Amazing Illusions: Using Human Bodies to Create Shadow Dances.” Watch “What Conductors Are Really Doing” now.
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