“It is probable that this hall will intertwine
itself with the history of our country.” The famous
quote by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie upon the 1890 completion
of Carnegie Hall New York has proven to be nothing short
of prophetic. New York City
is the cultural hub of the United States, and Carnegie
Hall is the cultural mouthpiece of New York City. The
countless Carnegie Hall concerts, showcasing both classical
and popular artists, in addition to the numerous landmark
historical speeches and rallies which have taken place
in Carnegie Hall, make this venue the center of the performing
world. A gig at Carnegie Hall is a simple sign that a
performer or speaker is at the very forefront of his or
her field.
Carnegie Hall New York, located at 57th St.
and 7th Ave., is actually three halls in one:
the main venue is the Isaac Stern Auditorium, named for
the famous violinist, which seats 2,800. The underground
Zankel Hall seats 600, and Weill Recital Hall seats 268.
The acoustics in any of the halls are legendary. “It
has been said that the hall itself is an instrument,”
said Stern himself, referring to the way the sound quality
compliments any artist’s music. It’s not about
the size of the crowd (this is no Madison
Square Garden), it’s about the size of the sound.
Carnegie Hall event tickets have, over the years, adorned the names of a who’s who of history. A speech by Winston Churchill in 1901. A concert by Strauss in 1904. A rally of Suffragettes in 1909. Wilson reading the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. Gershwin. The Beatles. Benny Goodman. Count Basie. The list continues, as playing one of the season’s Carnegie Hall concerts remains the goal of many up-and-coming performers.
If you want to experience any Carnegie Hall Concerts
during your New York City vacation, make sure you come
to the city between October and June, which is the season
Carnegie Hall holds its performances. If you are looking
to purchase Carnegie
Hall event tickets, visit the Carnegie Hall box office
between the hours of 11 and 6 on Monday through Saturday,
and 12-6 on Sundays. During the summer, the box office
is open Monday through Friday only from 11-6.
Carnegie Hall New York is also home to the Rose Museum,
located at 154 W 57th Street on the second
floor. This museum displays a history of Carnegie Hall,
as well as opening the archives of Carnegie Hall New York
to the public. The Rose Museum also includes many items
relating to the many remarkable figures who have performed
at Carnegie Hall. The Rose Museum is free during the day,
and is also available on performance evenings to holders
of Carnegie Hall event tickets. If you are interested
in the performing arts, an afternoon spent at Carnegie
Hall and Radio City Hall
would be an excellent part of a New
York City day trip.
Carnegie Hall concerts include special family concerts, which are very inexpensive and often include fun extras for your whole crew before the night’s performance begins. For the most accurate information, always check the web before your visit to check the calendar of events. If you can’t make it to the box office to purchase your Carnegie Hall event tickets, Carnegie Hall also offers purchases by phone for New York City travelers to reserve their tickets to an unforgettable performance.
