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 Director of Choral Activities at the Manhattan School of Music and 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 and the American Symphony Orchestra and a member of the organ faculty of the Manhattan School of Music.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
Here is a message from Kent:
Dear Ones, ![]()
I’m conducting in a concert at the Cathedral on Monday night, and it is available to be streamed! Please see the program- it is an evocative and colorful journey to sunny Portugal. ![]()
The live stream ticket is only $15- please join if you can!! My beloved Cathedral Choir is joined by an exciting array of instrumental artists, and my friend Ray Nagem is sharing in the leadership roles, as well as my friend Nina Stern. Here is the link for livestream tickets: www.stjohndivine.org/calendar/42053/caleidoscopio-livestream-tickets![]()
Please tune in if you are able!! ![]()
Hugs, Kent
Below is a photo of Kent with Rose of the Compass back in 2018.
Next Monday, May 23, Great Music in a Great Space - Cathedral of St. John the Divine:
Join us for the final concert of the season – “Caleidoscópio! Unsung Voices from Portugal”. This performance invites audience members to sunny Portugal for an exploration of rarely heard works, including the remarkable 13th century female-voiced Cantigas de Amigo; a Sinfonia by Leonora Duarte (1610-1678), a converso of Portuguese Jewish descent; and sacred and secular works of the 16th century by Vicente Lusitano, who was likely the first Black composer published in Europe. Tickets are available to attend in person or via livestream at www.stjohndivine.org/calendar/41795/caleidoscopio-unsung-voices-from-portugal?fbclid=IwAR2v0EEfeX...
Monday, May 23 @ 7:30 pm
- Rose of the Compass & Parthenia
- Cathedral Choir of St. John the Divine
- Kent Tritle, Nina Stern & Raymond Nagem, music directors
After "Elijah": Kent takes a bow with the Oratorio Society of New York and soloists Lucia Bradford, Susanna Phillips, Soprano, Justin Austin, and Isaiah Bell last night at Carnegie Hall.