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

Wed., October 16, 7:30 PM
Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, New York, NY
MUSICA SACRA: Radiant Dialogues
Kent Tritle, conductor
Michael Sheetz, conductor

J.S. BACH  Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229
JACOB BERANEK  Abendgebet (World premiere)
MENDELSSOHN  Heilig
JANET WHEELER  Beati Quorum Via
J.S. BACH  Lobet den Herrn, BWV 230
ARVO PÄRT  Two Slavic Psalms
TAVENER  Mother of God, here I stand
ARVO PÄRT Magnificat
TETIANA YASHVILI
   Bless the Lord, O my soul (U.S. premiere)
   Cherubic Song (U.S. premiere)
TAVENER  Svyati

Fri., October 18, 7 PM
Des Moines First United Methodist Church, IA
KENT TRITLE, organ

J.S. BACH  Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 547
RACHEL LAURIN  Berceuse à Pierre
FELIX MENDELSSOHN  Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, Op. 37, No. 1
ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK  Fantasy on Brother James’ Air
FELIX MENDELSSOHN  Sonata V in D Major, Op. 65, No. 5
CHARLES-MARIE WIDOR Symphony VI: Intermezzo and Finale

Concert to benefit those who lost their homes in the Spencer, Iowa, flood

Wednesday, October 23, 7 PM
Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
CONCERT FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF UKRAINE – A BENEFIT FOR DIRECT RELIEF

Orchestra for Ukraine
Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin
Olga Kulchynska, soprano
Emily D’Angelo, mezzo-soprano
Matthew Polenzani, tenor
Vladyslav Buialskyi, bass-baritone
Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York
Oratorio Society of New York,
Kent Tritle, director
with Liev Schreiber, host

MYKHAILO VERBYTSKY  National Anthem of Ukraine
VALENTYN SILVESTROV Prayer for Ukraine (arr. Andreas Gies)
JOHN WILLIAMS Theme from Schindler’s List
JOHN WILLIAMS “Across the Stars” (Love Theme) from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9

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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’s 2023-24 Season

(press release – pdf)

Kent Tritle’s 2023-24 Season Includes the 150th Season of Oratorio Society of New York

      • Handel’s Samson and Messiah, Bach’s Magnificat, Mozart’s Requiem, and 150th Season Celebration Concert with Oratorio Society of New York
      • Schütz & Handel, Messiah, and “Re:Soundings,” a Surround-Sound ChoralEvent with Musica Sacra
      • Saint-Säens “Organ” Symphony with the New York Philharmonic

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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Next week Wednesday - Oct. 16 - join Kent and Musica Sacra New York at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola for "Radiant Dialogues": Bach and Mendelssohn, Arvo Pärt and John Tavener, US premieres by Ukrainian composer Tetiana Yashvili and a world premiere by Juilliard’s Jacob Beranek. See here!musicasacrany.com/radiant-dialogues/ ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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On Friday, October 18, Kent will perform an organ recital at DSM First Church, Des Moines, to benefit those who lost their homes in the Spencer, Iowa, flood as well as Hurricane Helene victims, the latter by way of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). 100% of funds go to the work.Kent will play a program of music by Bach, Mendelssohn, Widor, Adolphus Hailstork, and Rachel Laurin. For more info, here is the church's website: dmfirstchurch.org/news-2/ ... See MoreSee Less
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