Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is one of the most eminent music venues in the world
A world renowned music and concert hall, Carnegie Hall provides an awesome experience for the music aficionado. Music genres include orchestra, classic ensemble, chamber, opera, pop and jazz. Unfortunately if you are visiting New York during the summer months the season is concluded, but the schedule kicks into high gear by October.
Completed in 1890, the Carnegie Hall opened on May 5 1891 with a five day music festival. In 1986 the hall was rejuvenated with extensive interior renovations. Seeing the hall today one has to wonder that it had to be purchased by the City of New York to spare it from demolition back in 1960.
If you can't take in a performance you can still enjoy a guided tour of the hall for a small admission fee during the normal concert season.
Nearby attractions include: Central Park, Central Park Wildlife Center and the Museum of Modern Art.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.Address: 57th Street and, 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Phone: (212) 247-7800
Official Website: Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall Reviews
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An awesome venue for concerts and much more. Student tickets are very affordable. The interior was nice and but you still had the awesome feel of the history of the place. The staff was very friendly and helpful for finding our way around.
Jason Mitchell - a month ago
Carnegie Hall is a delightful, dazzling place, where the arts have traditionally -- and still, currently -- thrive. It's such an important NYC cultural landmark, and I've been deeply fortunate to attend four events there now. If you're reading this review because you're thinking of attending an upcoming performance, and you're on the fence about it, then I hope that this review will persuade you to get off of the fence and into a seat at Carnegie Hall! Trust me, it's so worth it.
Most recently, I participated in a wonderful event at Zankel Hall. It was called "The Divine Art of Music," and it was fabulous. It featured much of the best of both "Western" and "Eastern" music; I can confidently assert that it uplifted many souls that evening. Zankel Hall itself, which seats about 600 people, had such an intimate and fresh feeling to it...highly recommend it! The ushers were all focused, kind, attentive and friendly, which also contributed to a positive and memorable experience for everyone in attendance. IMHO, Carnegie Hall is a foretaste of heaven, which makes heaven all the more attractive. : )
In conclusion, it's truly one of those awe-inspiring gems on this side of the veil, so to speak, which brings us not only culture but a sense of God's goodness and loveliness to all who enter it. I hope that it continues to flourish for many years to come. Amen : ) To more joyful musical moments, Kat PS The Ricola Original Herb Cough Drops (complimentary and on demand) -- in its hallowed hallways -- are such a nice touch. : ) Thanks so much for that ~
Katherine Katsanis-Semel - 3 months ago
Super friendly staff and accommodating to us! I hope all of the other venues in the area can meet the same level of expert customer service as the Carnegie Hall staff. Simply put Amazing!
Rock Goodale - a month ago
I had a lovely time at Carnegie Hall. I was ushered in to the beautiful entry way led to the ticket booth to retrieve my tickets and then led up the first flight upstairs to the parqué and another kind usher gave us the program and showed us to our seats. The theater is so well maintained and beautifully decorated. The architecture is a site. The lighting and the sound system is integrated into the decor so its barely noticeable. Finally, the best part was the performance. The choir, the stringed instruments, the conductor was very expressive and entertaining. The Oratorio Society of New York put in a rare performance of Handel’s Alexander’s Feast. This was led by Kent Tritle, Music Director and lead performers were
Shelén Hughes Camacho, Soprano
Richard Pittsinger, Tenor
Sidney Outlaw, Baritone. Excellent group. I can't wait to go again.
Denise - 2 months ago
Best place to see classical music in NYC. So many good orchestras come here and the facilities are amazing. Line is not long to enter, and bathrooms are clean. The lines can get a little long after the concert or during intermission, like with all venues, but the lines are way more reasonable than many other places.
Cool Mozart - 6 months ago
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Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| A, C, B, D, or 1 | 59th Street / Columbus Circle | 5 minutes |
| N, Q, or R | 57th Street / Seventh Avenue | 1 minute |
| B, D, or E | Seventh Avenue | 5 minutes |
| F | 57th Street / Sixth Avenue | 2 minutes |
How to get to Carnegie Hall by Subway
Take the A, C, B, D, or 1 train to 59th Street / Columbus Circle and go south on Broadway and east on 57th Avenue, or the N, Q, or R train to 57th Street / Seventh Avenue and walk north on 7th avenue, or the B, D, or E train to Seventh Avenue and head north on 7th, or the F train to 57th Street / Sixth Avenue and walk west on 57th Street to 7th Avenue.
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Concert Grand on the stage of Caregie Hall awaits the pianist cc licensed photo by t_a_i_s -
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