From its mysterious opening movement to its triumphant “Ode to Joy,” Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony changed the course of music and remains one of its most recognizable landmarks. Tonight, the storied Orchestra of St. Luke’s performs the masterwork with choir and soloists under conductor Raphaël Pichon, who recently led a sold-out performance in Boston’s Symphony Hall, revealing that “the Ninth can still be a source of evergreen freshness and vitality” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer). Boston Classical Reviewagreed: “Pichon finds fresh illumination in Beethoven’s Ninth … it thundered.” The concert also features the Carnegie Hall premiere of selections from Beethoven’s incidental music for a never-performed play: Leonore Prohaska.

Join Yale Consort for a service of Choral Evensong, focused on music, readings, and quiet contemplation. Through hymns, psalms, canticles, and reflections, the centuries-old tradition of Choral Evensong invites us to come together in stillness and prayer. Free and open to the public. This service features music of Harris, Howells, and Macmillan.

Kearstin Piper Brown, soloist Robby Meese, conductor Sunday, November 23rd 2025, 5pm Soprano Kearstin Piper Brown joins Bach Vespers as the featured soloist in "Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht" fresh off performances with the Metropolitan Opera and the Run AMOC festival at Lincoln Center. Originally performed the week following BWV 55, this cantata opens with the striking and familiar music most often associated with Brandenburg Concerto no. 1. A large ensemble of the Bach Vespers Choir and Orchestra also presents works by Praetorious and Hassler, along with the Overture from Orchestral Suite no. 3, led by Director Robby Meese.‍

December 3, 7pm in Trinity Church Downtown Voices Celebrates 10 Years Britten Saint Nicolas , op. 42 Downtown Voices; Trinity Youth Chorus; NOVUS; Stephen Sands, conductor Downtown Voices celebrates its 10th anniversary with a festive concert featuring alumni from the past decade, bringing together voices past and present for a powerful musical homecoming. The program features Benjamin Britten’s Saint Nicolas, the very first work performed by Downtown Voices in its inaugural concert in 2015. This dramatic and colorful cantata tells the story of the legendary saint, featuring features Downtown Voices, NOVUS, Trinity Youth Chorus, and soloists. Join us for a night of celebration, reflection, and joyful music-making as we mark this milestone in the life of Downtown Voices!

Kick off your holiday season with a joyful and majestic celebration featuring the Timberdale brass, Eric Plutz on organ, percussion, the Somerset Hills Chorus, and Stephen Sands, conductor, in a festive concert for all ages. The centerpiece of the evening is Francis Poulenc’s radiant Gloria, performed with organ, brass, choir and Kristin Sands, soprano soloist. Join us for heartwarming sing-along carols and a showstopping finale arranged by Ryan Brandau. This beloved MISH holiday tradition will lift your spirits and fill your heart with the sounds of the season.

December 10, 11, and 12, 7pm in Trinity Church Handel Messiah George Frideric Handel Messiah, HWV 56 (Part I) Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Trinity Youth Chorus; Melissa Attebury, conductor Ticketed Led by Director of Music Melissa Attebury, this New York Times-acclaimed “gold standard” rendition of Messiah presents the Christmas portion of this beloved and timeless oratorio. With Trinity’s peerless choir and some of the country’s finest baroque players, Trinity’s performances of Messiah are a cherished holiday tradition that have captivated audiences since 1770.

December 20, 2pm and 3:30pm in Trinity Church Sing Choirs of Angels: Holiday Sing-Along St. Paul’s Chapel Choir; Trinity Choral Scholars; The Choirs from BMCC; NOVUS brass and percussion The spirit of Christmas comes at you in exuberant waves during Trinity’s holiday extravaganza. You’ll experience the uplifting power of St. Paul’s Chapel Choir and Trinity Scholar Choir, in addition to NOVUS brass and percussion, the Choirs of the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), and, of course, Trinity’s own resounding congregation.

Our traditional Compline service, with additional Christmas anthems performed by Trinity Choir.

Downtown Voices sings an Evensong Service in Trinity Church. Prelude-Ola Gjelio - Evening prayer Preces, Responses & Lord’s Prayer - Margaret Burk Magnificat - Jessica French Bruckner - Os Justi

Harry Bicket, conductor Sunday, February 1st 2026, 5pm Artistic Director of the English Concert and Music Director of Santa Fe Opera Harry Bicket leads a service featuring two major works by Bach - cantata 92 "Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn" and motet Komm, Jesu, komm - along with music by Scheidt and Buxtehude. Bicket, renowned for his breathtaking interpretations of Baroque and Classical repertoire with orchestras around the world, leads the combined forces of the Bach Vespers Choir and Orchestra and the Holy Trinity Parish Choir.