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

Sunday, February 9, 5–5:30 PM
Cathedral of St. John the Divine

“Bach Family Project: Songs of Hope”
Oratorio Society of New York

Kent Tritle, conductor

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH  Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren, BWV 231
JOHANN MICHAEL BACH  Ich Weiss dass mein Erlöser lebt
JOHANN CHRISTOPH BACH  Fürchte dich nicht
JOHANN LUDWIG Unsere Trübsal
JOHANN SEASTIAN BACH Dona nobis pacem (from Mass in B Minor)

Saturday, March 8, 7 PM
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
New York, NY
CATHEDRAL CHOIRS OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE

Kent Tritle, conductor
Paul Appleby, Evangelist
Joseph Parrish, Christus
Eva Martinez, soprano
Mary Beth Nelson, mezzo-soprano
Joshua Blue, tenor
Harrison Hintzsche, baritone

J. S. BACH  St. Matthew Passion

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.

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 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.

1 week ago

Kent Tritle
It's the reintroduction of the Great Organ of Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC! At his recital on Tuesday, Feb. 4, Kent starts off with Bach's majestic Toccata and Fugue in D minor; full program below. Tickets are free with reservations:www.stjohndivine.org/calendar/51024/kent-tritle-at-the-great-organJ.S. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565Olivier Messiaen: Apparition de l’église éternelleRachel Laurin: Berceuse à Pierre, Op. 61César Franck: Pièce héroïque from Trois Pièces pour grand orgueGeorge Crumb: Pastoral DroneCharles-Marie Widor: Organ Symphony No. 6 in G minor, Op. 42, No. 2#organ #pipeorgan ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Kent Tritle
Kent at V&T, New Year's edition - made it through the holiday concert season with flying colors!But coming up soon on Feb. 4: Kent back at the Great Organ of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC - newly repaired and back in business - for the first time in six years! ... See MoreSee Less
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