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

December 11-14, 2024
David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center
New York, NY
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC

Ton Koopman, conductor
Maya Kherani, soprano
Maarten Engeltjes, countertenor
Kieran White, tenor
Klaus Mertens, bass-baritone
Musica Sacra, Kent Tritle, director

G.F. HANDEL Messiah

Kent Tritle is the organist of the New York Philharmonic.

Sat., December 14, 4 PM
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
New York, NY
“THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS”
CATHEDRAL CHOIRS AND ORCHESTRA OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE

Kent Tritle & Bryan Zaros, conductors

DANIEL PINKHAM  Christmas Cantata
KERENSA BRIGGS  “A tender shoot”
Traditional  “Go, tell it on the mountain,” arrangement by Ken Burton
G.F. HANDEL  Concerto Grosso, Op. 3, No. 2 in B-flat
JOHN RUTTER  Gloria
Christmas carols sung by all

Sat., December 14, 7:30 PM
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
New York, NY

JUILLIARD ORCHESTRA

Gemma New, conductor
Musica Sacra, Kent Tritle, director

SALINA FISHER  Kintsugi
WILLIAM WALTON  Violin Concerto
GUSTAV HOLST  The Planets

RECENT NEWS

Kent Tritle’s 2024-25 Season

(press release – pdf)

  • Musica Sacra: Bach, Pärt, Tavener, and premieres; Carnegie Hall holiday program of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven; “SurRound II” at St. John the Divine
  • Oratorio Society of New York: Carmina Burana, Messiah, world premiere of Paul Moravec/Mark Campbell All Shall Rise
  • Cathedral of St. John the Divine: St. Matthew Passion, Beethoven’s Ninth, and the inaugural recital marking the return of the Great Organ
  • Featured appearances in Confluence, a new PBS streaming series, and the All-Star Orchestra series’ sixth season
Kent Tritle’s 2024 Spring Season

(press release – pdf)

Kent Tritle’s Spring 2024 Season: Choral Riches with Oratorio Society of New York and Musica Sacra in Anniversary Seasons, and the Cathedral Choir of St. John the Divine 

Kent Tritle’s 2023-24 Season

(press release – pdf)

Kent Tritle’s 2023-24 Season Includes the 150th Season of Oratorio Society of New York

      • Handel’s Samson and Messiah, Bach’s Magnificat, Mozart’s Requiem, and 150th Season Celebration Concert with Oratorio Society of New York
      • Schütz & Handel, Messiah, and “Re:Soundings,” a Surround-Sound ChoralEvent with Musica Sacra
      • Saint-Säens “Organ” Symphony with the New York Philharmonic

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.

5 days ago

Kent Tritle
Kent at V&T...right before the holiday concerts begin! Musica Sacra New York joins the New York Philharmonic for its annual "Messiah" performances (Dec. 11-14) - of course Kent is at the organ for those too - then he leads Musica Sacra in "Classics for Christmas: Mozart, Bach & Beethoven" at Carnegie Hall (Dec. 18). The Oratorio Society of New York annual "Messiah" is Dec. 23 at Carnegie, and the "New Year's Eve Concert for Peace" at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC has Beethoven's Ninth! Stellar soloists for all - see Kent's newsletter for more info and ticket links:conta.cc/4f13rjq ... See MoreSee Less
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