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, 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)
March 27-29, 2026
David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, conductor
Program to include:
EDWARD ELGAR Enigma Variations
Kent Tritle is the organist of the New York Philharmonic.
March 29-April 5, 2026
HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
Check the Cathedral calendar for livestream details.
Palm Sunday, March 29, 10:30 AM
Cathedral Choirs
Music of Daniel Ficarri and David Hurd and Kent Tritle’s setting of the Passion of St. Matthew
Palm Sunday Evensong, March 29, 4 PM
Cathedral Choir
Music of Anthony Piccolo, Herbert Howells, and Daniel Ficarri
Maundy Thursday, April 2, 7:30 PM
Cathedral Choir and Chorale
Music of Maurice Duruflé, Ola Gjeilo, and Paul Halley
Good Friday, April 3, 12 PM
Cathedral Choir
Kent Tritle’s setting of the Passion of St. John
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 4, 7:30 PM
Cathedral Choir and Chorale
Music of Randall Thompson and Johannes Brahms
Easter Day, Sunday, April 5, 10:30 AM
Cathedral Choirs and Brass
Music of Craig Phillips, Johannes Brahms, and Randall Thompson
Easter Day Evensong, Sunday, April 5, 4 PM
Cathedral Choir and Brass
Music of Daniel Ficarri and John Tavener
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.