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
Wednesday, February 18, 12:15 PM
Ash Wednesday Service at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Cathedral Choir
Music of Gregorio Allegri and William Dawson
Saturday, March 7, 7 PM
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
CATHEDRAL CHOIRS AND ORCHESTRA OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
Kent Tritle, conductor
Susanna Phillips, soprano
Joseph Parrish, baritone
JEAN SIBELIUS Symphony No. 3, mvt. 2 (Andantino con moto, quasi allegretto)
CARLOS SIMON Elegy: A Cry from the Grave
JOHANNES BRAHMS Ein Deutsches Requiem
Wednesday, March 11, 7 PM
St. Bartholomew’s Church
MUSICA SACRA
“Oquin and Shaw”
Kent Tritle, conductor
Susanna Phillips, soprano
John Moore, baritone
CAROLINE SHAW Entr’acte
WAYNE OQUIN O Magnum Mysterium
Alleluia
Sure on this shining night
On the Words of Walt Whitman for soprano, baritone, chorus, chamber
orchestra and organ (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.
