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

May 27 – June 1, 2025
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, New York, NY
NEW YORK CITY BALLET

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Musica Sacra, Kent Tritle, director, is featured in performances of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

RECENT NEWS

Kent Tritle’s 2025 Spring Season

(press release – pdf)

  • Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with Cathedral Choirs & Orchestra of St. John the Divine, Musica Sacra’s “SurRound II,” and the World Premiere of the Moravec/Campbell All Shall Rise with Oratorio Society of New York
  • Paul Appleby Sings His First Evangelist in the St. Matthew Passion, Susanna Phillips Leads the Roster of Soloists in All Shall Rise
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 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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Kent Tritle
From Kent last night:Today was a great day to be in NYC! Here's Arthur and me with our friend Patti LuPone. We've known Patti and had the privilege of being friends for nearly 25 years. This photo was taken at our Cathedral Gala tonight, which Patti hosted. Another friend, the inimitable and inspiring Judy Collins, was honored. Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC ... See MoreSee Less
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Kent Tritle
Last night at Carnegie Hall: Kent bows with the Oratorio Society of New York after the world premiere of "All Shall Rise," with Paul Moravec, Composer, librettist Mark Campbell, and the soloists Susanna Phillips, Lucia Bradford, Charles Williamson, and Steven Eddy (photo by Brian Hatton). Photos from backstage post-concert include Kent and Paul with the soloists, Kent's brother Bradley Tritle, and longtime friends Mario and Carol! ... See MoreSee Less
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