September 18 Acclaimed Operatic Soprano Breanna Sinclairé Featured Soloist in World Premiere of Andrew Yee’s Trans Requiem at Trinity
September 18 Acclaimed Operatic Soprano Breanna Sinclairé Featured Soloist in World Premiere of Andrew Yee’s Trans Requiem at Trinity
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Acclaimed Operatic Soprano Breanna Sinclairé
Featured Soloist in World Premiere of Andrew Yee’s Trans Requiem
at Trinity NYC September 18
NOVUS “Renewal: Undivided” concert invites audiences into empathy and transformation;
free registration recommended
10 September 2025 — San Francisco / New York: NOVUS, Trinity’s acclaimed new-music ensemble, continues its groundbreaking Renewal series with Undivided, culminating in the world premiere of Andrew Yee’s Trans Requiem on Thursday, September 18, a large-scale work for trans voices, choirs, and orchestra commissioned by Trinity. Internationally recognized soprano Breanna Sinclairé joins fellow soloist Katherine Goforth, the Trinity Choir, Trinity Youth Chorus, and NOVUS in this bold celebration of authenticity and dignity.
“Trans Requiem gives voice to memory, resilience, and joy—without apology,” said Breanna Sinclairé. “To sing this premiere with Trinity is to stand in the light with my community and say: our stories are sacred, our lives are music, and every voice deserves to be heard.”
In addition to Trans Requiem, the program features a Trinity arrangement of Samuel Barber’s Agnus Dei (Adagio for Strings) and Pauline Oliveros’ Sonic Meditations, inviting everyone in the church to become performers and collaborators—an immersive act of community listening and shared breath.
“Trinity’s Renewal series is about transforming how we gather and why we sing,” said Melissa Baker, Director, Artistic Planning for Trinity. “Andrew Yee’s Trans Requiem expands the choral-orchestral tradition with a powerful, deeply personal statement. With Breanna Sinclairé, Katherine Goforth, our choirs, and NOVUS, audiences will experience an evening of empathy, courage, and breathtaking artistry.”
Breanna Sinclairé is an acclaimed American soprano and the first transgender woman to sing the U.S. national anthem at a professional sporting event. A graduate of CalArts and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, she has appeared with leading artists and orchestras at major venues across the U.S. and Europe, in productions including Carmen, The Magic Flute, and La Calisto. Sinclairé was featured in the opera-film Bound (Against the Grain Theatre), starred in PBS’s True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs, and was honored by the San Francisco Business Times as an Outstanding Voice. Media features include The New York Times, NPR, and CNN. More: breannasinclaire.com.
Trinity Church NYC is an Episcopal parish in Lower Manhattan known for a vibrant spiritual life and a globally recognized music program. Through the Trinity Choir, Trinity Youth Chorus, and NOVUS (Trinity’s new-music ensemble), Trinity commissions, performs, and records repertoire spanning centuries, with a special commitment to new work that speaks to today. Trinity’s concerts, community partnerships, and free or low-cost offerings make world-class music accessible to all while fostering creativity, compassion, and civic engagement.
Performance details
Thursday, September 18, 2025 — 7:00 p.m. (recorded performance)
Venue: Trinity Church (Wall Street)
Tickets: Free; registration highly recommended as seating is limited
Registration: event page here
We suggest arriving 45 minutes before start time. Admission is first-come, first-served, with ticket holders receiving priority (not guaranteed if capacity is reached).
Program at a Glance
- World Premiere: Andrew Yee — Trans Requiem (commissioned by Trinity)
- Samuel Barber — Agnus Dei (Adagio for Strings), Trinity arrangement
- Pauline Oliveros — Sonic Meditations (audience-participatory)
Performers: Breanna Sinclairé (soprano), Katherine Goforth (soloist), Trinity Choir, Trinity Youth Chorus, and NOVUS.
Registration (free): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/novus-renewal-undivided-tickets-1542599750379?aff=MusicNewsletter