Carnegie Hall is great. Â Their marketing department is why I'm reviewing. Â Don't ever give them your phone number. Â They call non stop and they are rude people. Â One caller kept pestering me to donate money. Â They said they had a deal which was one day only where my donation would be matched 2 to 1. Â I don't donate over the phone so I asked him to send me a link to a URL where I could donate. Â He never sent the link. Â He then proceeded to call me 5 days later asking if I donated. Â I told him that he never sent the link. Â Then he said that the deal was in effect again where my donation would be matched 2 to 1. Â This negates what he told me the first time, Â that it was a one time only deal the week earlier. Â That didn't make me feel good about what was going on. Â Then, I tried to politely inform him that I was not interested in donating at this point in time and the gentleman on the phone said "we both know what that means. Â You're never going to donate" Â to which I responded "I certainly won't donate any more [because of your attitude]" and he hung up on me. Â Then again today another representative called telling me about upcoming shows. Â I said I was not interested at this time. Â She then started telling me about more upcoming shows, to which I said that my schedule is booked. Â She then continued to try pester me into more shows. Â I had to hang up on her. Â
The callers are too insistent and highly rude. Â This makes me dislike Carnegie Hall as a whole. Â
Again, the performance space is great, performers are top notch, it's one of the best places to see a top tier performance.
I. am writing this review from the perspective of someone performing at the hall. Â We had the honor of singing on the stage recently and the experience was impressive with some gnawing details detracting from it enough to warrant 4 stars instead of 5. Â The people back stage were very nice, on the whole. Â Set and production guys get cranky, but that is to be expected when 80 people waiting to go back stage get in their way. Â The acoustics of the stage we were using were amazing. Â They were honestly the best I have ever heard. Â The performance facility is also lovely inside with a very plain and rather unassuming exterior.
Negatives were the rather cranky ushers who were more distracting than the camera flashes as they ran around trying to make the people stop taking pictures. Â Also aggravating was our inability to secure proper dressing facilities for our folks. Â Lastly, the gift shop was rather crummy. Â Small things, really, but they dimmed the glow for me a little bit.
On my most recent trip to NYC, I had the privilege of attending a performance at Carnegie Hall. It was every bit as elegant and magical as I thought it would be. The walls had beautiful moldings gilded in gold and the chair cushions and carpet were all plush velvet in deep hues. It was a bit smaller than I thought it would be. And just as cramped as most modern theaters. But overall I had a really great time. I did love the fact that unlike patrons of Broadway shows or even Lincoln Center, almost everyone seemed to be dressed up for a night at the theater.
It's not an option most tourists even consider but I highly recommend all visitors to NYC see a show here just to experience it.
As a hazard to reviewing show and concert venues, the experience of the show always influences the opinion of the venue itself. Â However, I think my recent visit for the New York Pops celebration of Stephen Schwartz was so fabulous, and the fact that such a wonderful experience occurred on my first visit to THE Carnegie Hall only enhanced it.
When I first arrived, I made a detour to the ground floor restrooms before heading up to my mezzanine level seats...turns out, the restrooms are near the entrance to seats closest to the stage. Â I peeked in to gape at the stage, and looked up to gawk at the cavernous view of the multiple levels of seating. Â It was an amazing view...I can only imagine what it must look and sound like from the stage. Â I climb the multiple stair levels to the mezzanine...there are bins of free Ricola cough drops to soothe throats and minimize coughing. Â However, make sure you notice if you take from the regular Ricola or lemon Ricola bins..I ended up with a few lemon ones, gross! Â
The view and sound from the mezzanine was decent...it IS pretty high up, but I had a great view of the whole stage since the seats are slanted at a pretty good angle. It is a little warm in the building...my guess is that the old building doesn't have great ventilation, and i was seated closer to the ceiling (heat rises), so as another Yelper suggested- wear layers. Â I dressed up because i wanted to mark the special ocassion, but like all theatre venues, people's choice of dress range from fancy to casual...i do like to keep it special though so i recommend dressing up, adding some special shoes or bling! Â Since the audience generally skews toward the older octogenarian scale, it will take awhile to exit the building since people have to tackle going down all those stairs, but it wasn't too bad...they were waiting for the elevator, so we scooted past and down the stairs pretty easily.
Definitely recommend attending a show here at least once...it's worth the trip. Â Next time, I'll try to take a tour!
I went to Carnegie Hall for the first time a couple weeks ago for a classical guitar concert. Â It was in the Weill Recital Hall. Â It is a nice venue and has great acoustics but the seating is not great. Â I couldn't see anything. Â I had to keep swaying back and forth to try to peak between all the people sitting in front of me and it was annoying after a while. Â That's the only negative thing I have to say about Weill. Â I have not been in the other hall. Â It would be nice if it had a slightly sloped auditorium so that the people sitting in front of you are not totally obstructing your view of the stage and the performers.
Review Source:Been there twice for the USA-Japan Goodwill Concert. this is a free event and a major joy to be at. They have a very diverse program that may hit or miss your personal taste but  it's a live music, symphonic orchestra in a stunning venue where you can take any seat - i think it's an opportunity no one should ever miss.
Review Source:I have only been here for orchestra and piano concerts, but the magnificence and elegance of the hall is to be experienced separately. The hall is very grand and an architectural beauty. There's a lot to do inside the hall before a concert, such as sneaking into rooms, checking out their shop, or even grabbing a drink at one of the bars.
Whether you sit in the balcony or on the ground floor, the acoustics are decent for the large size of the hall and you have a great view of the stage. If people make subtle noises (cough, sneeze, whispers, etc.), they're not as evident. Intermissions are also not as busy and wild as other halls or venues since the hall is large enough to accommodate everyone walking around and having a good time.
What a beautiful and elegant performance venue. Truly a treat to enjoy a performance here, the acoustics are just to die for.
Another win: It's soooo accessible from the 57th street stop, literally around the corner! Â
It was a bit warm with all of the bodies present, so it might be best to dress in layers...just a random tip because during a long performance a little bit of heat can be the death of a patron. Â Nobody likes a snoring audience member.
Always a 5 star. I have been to many performances in the city and nothing comes close to this venue.
It is beautiful and the sound resonates through the hall. I love coming here for classical concerts and other performances alike.
The more recent things I saw here was the Beatles tribute band and Martin Luther King concert series.
There are great and lengthy reviews about Carnegie Hall and I am not sure if one more will make the difference. Every now and then I go there to see,  listen and feel that special connection  a live performance offers. Wonderful acoustics  in all the Halls. This last time I went to listen to Andrei Licaret 's performance in Weiss Hall. In all honesty, I never experienced a bad performance, so I'll keep going!
Review Source:What I liked: Â the modern updates. Â What I didn't like: Â the modern updates. Â The room is beautiful and has this wonderful shelled trimming - putting wooden floors on stage and changing the seating takes away from the original feel this place was supposed to have. Â Also, the acoustics were not as amazing as I had hoped. Â However, the music was still wonderful and being there was a wonderful experience.
This place is like the Disneyland of music - you could feel the magic when you walk in and you leave wanting to hold the conductor's hand. Â
My first experience there has left me awe-inspired and I will be going back sooner than later.
Writing my 600th Yelp makes me realize how blessed I am to live in New York. Carnegie Hall is one of the cultural anchors of city life--beautiful, accessible, extraordinary.
Carnegie Hall is made up of several different venues. I've attended performances in all of them over the years, but the main stage is--acoustically and historically--the main event. Most recently, I heard the pianist Radu Lupu perform there. His playing is quite nuanced, and yet we could hear every note, every inflection. Even from the nosebleed seats we managed to grab at the last minute, we felt a connection. How such an enormous hall maintains this intimacy between performer and audience, I don't know. But you will feel it too.
For all its superlatives, Carnegie Hall is not elitist. Wear whatever you want and sit where you can afford (and take advantage of student pricing, if that applies to you). The acoustics are the same whether you sit in the first row or in an obstructed view in the balcony. (However, be aware that some cheap seats have limited legroom. Ask about this at the box office; the web site clearly labels individual seats with their drawbacks.)
The ushers are unbelievably helpful and friendly, the audience members consistently knowledgeable and engaged. If you're lucky, one of the many music students in attendance will eagerly chat about the program during intermission.
The cute Juilliard kid near us even identified the encore piece, complete with backstory: "Debussy was sad because he just broke up with his girlfriend, and he went out walking in the snow. Very beautiful," he said thoughtfully as the hall emptied. Then he popped an Oreo into his mouth, grabbed his equally cute girlfriend, and waved goodbye.
I find the acoustics better than Avery Fisher Hall (which is kind of a dump but they are planning to completely renovate it in the near future). Worth checking this theater out if there is anything that interests you. And if there isn't you might want to look into why.
PS, I'm tired of reading reviews of this and other NYC cultural institutions which talk about what you should or shouldn't wear. What someone wears will not make or break your experience. Â You know what will ? Sitting near someone that is sick. Or someone that can't or won't keep quiet. Or incessant throat clearing. What you wear is your own business.
You just don't even want to or shouldn't walk in here without at least dressed business casual. And another thing, the seats were made for you to not bring too many things ... really nothing more than your coat and your purse. This was my first ever visit to Carnegie Hall to watch a strings orchestra presented by what looked like teenagers and young adults from a music school. Â I was someone's guest who had an extra ticket and we sat in the nosebleed seats. Â Very high up there but we had a fantastic and unobstructed view (that could have been caused by a beam or people's head if they leaned forward... but good thing that since the seats itself were not high enough, people were not able to lean forward onto something else so they would have their head as half of your field of vision). Â
The architecture is simply amazing to just look at and being in a Carnegie Hall seat felt like you stepped into a grandeur world of music.
Must say, that with such an audience, the staff did a wonderful job at directing us where to go and still look somewhat happy (some staff more than others). I had a the absolute pleasure of coming in and enjoying a show.. FINALLY.. at Carnegie Hall.
The Carnegie Hall Tour is potentially the best $8 I have ever spent in NYC. We had heard about the tour through a friend and we decided to give it a go while we were in the area. The tour guide was great, the access to the facility is amazing, and the history and crazy facts will keep everyone in your party entertained.
Don't pass on the opportunity to tour Carnegie Hall, it was really informative and it has made me convinced to investigate a show at this venue the next time I make a trip to NY.
My Youth Symphony Orchestra was invited to perform here and it was like no other experience.
We all did not know what to expect when we went out onto the stage to practice for the first time. Sure, we had been told what the experience was like but it did not really help much!
Walking onto the stage, the grandeur of the place just overwhelms you. Even while we were just rehearsing, we all felt like we were performing for an audience. I could hear myself distinctly yet the sound from the orchestra was carried all the way to the back. It's really hard to describe the experience! The acoustics here were really astounding as a performer or audience member.
I am honored to have had the opportunity to perform at such a prestigious venue. This experience will be indelibly etched into my memory.
Now this one, I like!!! Aside from its historical value and architectural beauty and grandeur, the sound in here is divine. The stage feels great when you're on it and compliments each and every instrument to its maximum. It really makes any group or soloist sound better than they actually deserve to.
As an audience member, the sight lines are all pretty great and no matter where you happen to sit the sound is always wonderful. Way up in the cheap seats, I personally believe that the sound is even better. Sit up there, close your eyes and drink in the sonorities.
Only bad thing about the cheap seats is they're so high up and the incline is so steep, sometimes I have to hold on extra tight to the arms of my chair in order to resist the overwhelming urge to go running down the aisle and take a dive off the edge! (J/K)
my tradition of watching shows at incredible carnegie hall always starts with a trip to the burger joint.
serveral artists that i have seen here, ben harper most recently, all say something to the effect of, "you know you've made it big when you play carnegie hall." that line speaks for itself. carnegie hall is an amazing place to catch an act - be it the philharmonic or jay z.
i also have to give props to the PR staff at Carnegie who hooked up my brooklyn charter school with 2 free tickets to a concert at our silent auction.
Carnegie Hall gets 5 stars. How can I do anything else? Aside from being a landmark NYC venue, I won an auction to meet Conor Oberst before a solo show here last month. So, yeah -- in one fell swoop, I donated to Sandy relief AND scored a sit-down with my favorite musician. The experience was incredible, so I'm pretty sure Carnegie Hall will always be an "As good as it gets!" place for me.
Review Source:Such a historic venue! Â I came here on a mini school field trip and we got the very top balcony seats (ballaaaa!). Â Or was it? Â It was pretty high up here and the whole building itself is so beautiful and classic. Â I must admit that I already don't have an appreciation for the orchestra, but it was nice to dress it up and watch the live music with the talented team of musicians. Â
They also have LOADS of ricola cough drops for you. Â Random!
I think there's a lot of pressure to say, "I love Carnegie Hall," because, well, it's Carnegie Hall. Also, to say you don't completely enjoy it makes you look like you just don't know about music or are stupid. So I think a lot of people just jump up and down saying "It's great!!" to avoid either.
But I don't think I need to give it 5 stars to avoid being seen as some classless uneducated person whose only love in life is pork rinds.
Honestly, I wasn't impressed. The theatre was small and the sound quality wasn't great. I could barely hear anything and I have crazy-good hearing. My friend said they purposefully play softer because it's written to be played at a certain volume, but regardless, what fun is it to listen to classical music you can barely hear? I did enjoy the loud parts. This was a while back, the Requiem Mozart, so there are of course those loud dramatic parts, which woke me up from wondering about my to-do lists.
We were on the balcony and it was also difficult to see.
I love all types of performing arts, so it was definitely a disappointment. It's not really anyone's fault that there was a big pillar blocking the stage (I mean, we didn't have the most expensive tickets), but it would have been nice to be able to hear something. Or to see, I dunno, something.
I would imagine if you're in the front row it's much better.
So I said it. *Gasp*. Carnegie Hall is just not my favorite.
Practice Practice Practice!
These three reasons were why my social life was put on hold for a year, but for any musician, the hours of rehearsals is a price easy to ignore.....especially since we performed at Carnegie Hall!
The history behind this establishment is lengthy, not to mention a historical part of NY. Â Support for the Fine Arts runs stronger on the East Coast and it is evident by the vast programs offered to the public. Â Two days prior to our appearance, a quick visit brought us face to face with blocks of children from local schools visiting during the day to take in a performance.
Mostly everyone can speak about their Carnegie Hall experience from the audience's perspective, but the behind the scenes is very much procedural and not to mention, very structured. Â Two hours before the performance, we met to go over the way we walked out to the stage, the arrangement, bowing, and how to walk off the stage. Â And hour before, an usher escorted us from the 6th floor practice room down a stairwell that pretty much housed musical history as all musicians have taken these very steps from years ago. Â The stage is grand.......in the manner echoing that of 18/1900 Victorian architecture. Â Sweeping views of the seats and tiers done in rich red velvet and gold accented molding take a nod at the historical grandeur of La Scala. Â As I left the stage, I could only slightly reminisce about watching/studying Rubinstein perform......to be walking on the same stage as he had!
Afterwards, we were given tickets to watch the rest of the program from the nosebleed section, but the sound quality was still tops. Â Resonance was barely to none and the Carnegie Hall Orchestra sounded very nice from our seats....the acoustics are perfection for any performer. Â The ushers were friendly and quick to admonish whippersnappers in the audience. Â Tickets are affordable, despite being slightly expensive for orchestra seating, but for students and stand-by, one could purchase an evening of musical education or entertainment.
I just could not believe we were there.......After months of practice, hours of rehearsals, and a quick evening of Latin, modern opera, and gospel music, this musician was happy to leave with the Carnegie experience embellished forever........ah, the memories!
The semi-circle shaped seating areas allow nearly all seats to have great view of the performing area; however, if you're on a budget, don't sweat it if you happen to be seated far from stage.
The acoustics in Carnegie Hall are wonderful, and if you ever get the chance to listen to Yo-Yo Ma here, you'll find yourself in aural heaven.
I was lucky enough to come to Carnegie Hall my first two times with free orchestra-level seats. Needless to say, those seats were very comfortable. My balcony seats last night were miserably awful.
First, the music. I attended the movie music-themed New York Pops concert. The music was excellent, as they played film scores from Academy Award-winning films (everything from Tara's Theme from Gone with the Wind, to the Love Theme from The Godfather), as well as a John Williams 80th birthday tribute that included his works from Saving Private Ryan, Harry Potter, and one of my all-time favorites, Schindler's List. The fun-filled night wrapped with songs from Episodes 1-4 of Star Wars and an encore of the upbeat jazzy Cantina song. It was a terrific casual concert. Overall, I've always enjoyed the performances at Carnegie.
However, the seats sucked. We sat in row M of the balcony. The legroom was practically nonexistent. I'm only 5'4", but my legs were right up against the seat in front of me. I just prayed I wouldn't accidentally knee the head of the woman in front of me. I had no room to reposition my legs, cross them, anything. When I stood up during intermission, my left knee was actually in pain, and I slowly hobbled down the stairs on my way to the bar. My 6'0" boyfriend fortunately had the aisle seat, and no one was seated in front of him, so he had a tiny bit of room to move around if his legs started getting tired, but he still hated the seats. It made the crappy legroom on a plane feel extremely luxurious.
The view was fine (not like views really matter when you're attending a classical concert), and the sound carried itself well to this nosebleed area. Unless you're on a really tight budget or you're under 5'0", though, I would choose a different part of the Hall to enjoy your concert.
Do you know how to get to Carnegie Hall? Â Practice!
If you're reading this review, you probably know a little bit about what goes on at Carnegie Hall. Â If you're looking for an enormous corned beef or pastrami sandwich, you're in the wrong place. Â However, you will find one of the most historic and amazing venues in the world, let alone this fair city. Â Calling it exquisite would not be hyperbolic.
I am not going to regale you with stories of the venue's layout, the virtuosic performances that have graced the hall, nor what it feels like to perform on that stage. Â I will say, if you have the opportunity to see a performance there, go. Â Interestingly, with the advent of Bowery Presents and other more contemporary booking agencies, Carnegie Hall has begun hosting some alternative programming relative to what the building is historically known for. Â For example, Jay-Z recently played a two-night stand here, which was formerly unheard of. Â
The one tidbit I'll leave you with is this; you can buy tix via their website or you can buy tix at their box office in person. Â The box office doesn't crash or freeze up when it gets overloaded with visitors...
So funny story....
I sometimes wear glasses. Particularly, I wear glasses when I need to see far. For example, I wear glasses when I go to classical music concerts and sit approximately right under the roof.
So when I got a last minute invite to Carnegie Hall performance, unfortunately I did not have my oculars with me. A friend, reminded me however, that I don't really need to listen to the orchestra perform, right? Well, yes that's right. How superficial of me to want to see what others are wearing/looking/behaving, etc. But even the opera singers still dress up, and there's scenery and everything, even though its really about the operatic voices and ranges, no?
Nevertheless, towards the end of the performance my curiosity got the best of me. I am still young enough (if that is the only valid reason) that I am actually curious about how the star pianist of the night looks like. Old? Young? Pretty? etc.
Fortunately for me, that same friend wears glasses (albeit of a much stronger variety, i.e. he will likely trip himself without any). So just as the applause begin I swiftly "borrow" my friend's glasses (even at the risk of overpowering my own eyes with the strength of his lenses) and first I discovered that they're actually not that strong for my sight. Sigh, I need an update in my prescription. I also discovered that the star pianist of the night is also slightly older and wiser than I expected him to be (No I was not being an ageist, I am just sharing my observation).
And so when I share my surprise with my friend, he turns his head almost robotically and says "I wouldn't know, I CAN'T SEE!" At that point I realize that he was sitting patiently and quietly trying not to trip himself because he can't see anything. Because he was probably also curious to look at the Pianist who was sitting with his back towards us for the entire performance, and so this would be the first time that we would have the opportunity to see his face.
We were both hysterically laughing at our mutual unfortunateness of lack of perfect vision. As he shared with me later, it was good that we can still make each other laugh after years of relationships, marriages, divorces, kids, aging parents, etc.
Funny, I thought there would be more reviews of this place. After all, it is pretty famous. I am only the 79th person to review it. I am pretty surprised!
OK, yes this is a NYC staple. If you live here, you must go experience it. If you want to impress a date, this is your spot.
I have been here a few times and each time I come here, I fall in love all over again.
I love the soft lightness you feel here, no matter where you are sitting. The acoustics are just absolutely amazing here.
I came here Saturday night to hear Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with soloist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. What a treat!
My only gripe is the lines for the female bathroom. It always takes the whole intermission time to go.
Overall, an amazing experience. You must do this venue when in NYC!
Carnegie Hall is New York legacy, icon and staple in which I had the honor of attending an amazing show there last night. Â The show was 5 stars and most likely would have been 5 stars anywhere (Preservation Hall Jazz Band... check 'em out) but, the sheer fact it was at Carnegie Hall blew my mind. Â The acoustics were amazing, and I was literally the last seat, in the last row in the balcony. Â I got like 12 nosebleeds. Â That didn't stop me from hearing the amazing quality of music taking over.
The seats are tight, my man is short so he had no worries but, homeboy next to me was definitely a little uncomfortable for the 2 hour seating. Â However, the seats are red velvet plush and comfortable. Â I am not sure if there is an elevator but, we hiked up the 4-5 flights of stairs and I was a little out of breath when I got to my seat so, I can only imagine some other people may have been a bit gruntled.
As this was some New Orleans jazz people were standing in their seats, heading to the balcony to shake their booties to the sweet tunes from the brass. Â It was a sight to see.
As a person who has been to quite a few shows and plays in theaters all over the city, Carnegie Hall may have been the cherry on my theater sundae. Â I look forward to the next opportunity where I can shake my little moneymaker all over Carnegie Hall.
Wow, what a beautiful, classic, classy  music hall. Much more elegant, traditional, and less touristy then Radio City.
We were very pleased with our experience. We watched a string orchestral performance, which was absolutely breathtaking. Reading through the artists bios, it was clear we were seeing some of the best performers in the world.
I highly recommend this hall if you want to experience that classic music hall feel and listen to some of the best artist in the world.
Get dressed up and enjoy a night out!!
Through the years, whenever I go to Carnegie Hall, I am reminded that there is much beauty that I need to experience and re-experience. Â This year it was Musica Sacra's performance of Handel's Messiah. Â Musica Sacra was founded by conductor Richard Westenburg and it delivers professional choral performances of utmost caliber. Â We secured our orchestra tickets early so that our seats are right up front,dead center. Â In addition to the excellent lighting, one of the great things about Carnegie Hall is that the seats and the floor elevation are so designed that even if the person in front of you is tall, you can still see the stage. Â Also, the restrooms have quite a number of stalls so it doesn't get too crowded and the line goes quickly. Â
Messiah is dubbed as  the most famous oratorio written and it is quite astounding that since its creation in 1741, its beauty continues to captivate people all over the world.  Although I have seen it a handful of times before, something about this night just grabbed me.  This performance at Carnegie Hall had the choir of St. John's the Divine.  There were several times that I closed my eyes to listen especially at Leslie Fagan's lyric soprano because it was mind-blowing.  No, I didn't fall asleep as I made sure that I took a nap and had an espresso before the show. :)  By the way,  Kevin Deas' bass evoked the loudest applause.  Lastly, Kent Tritle was fascinating to watch as he conducted because his hands seemed so gentle and yet commanding and clear in communicating with the orchestra.  It just reminded me that strength and power do not necessarily exclude gentleness.  :)
Catch a performance of Handel's Messiah. Â It would just be the best decision you've ever made. :)
The soul of a musician always knows when it's home.
As to how you could even glance in the direction of this place and NOT give it 5 stars is beyond me.
I had the pleasure of watching my " brotha from another motha" play piano here. Watching him was one of the proudest moments of my life. Everthing about this place ooozes sophistication and talent. From the way the hall smells to the stage, lighting, staff just everything.
I recommend arriving early, especially if you are picking up tickets- be prepared to have it blow your mind.
This is a classy venue and respect must be paid. Â
Our trip to New York revolved around seeing a symphony performance in this hall. Â It was everything I hoped for and more. Â Although, it would have been even better if I purchased tickets in one of the boxes. Â Not only do they provide a wonderful view of the stage and performers, but they have individual coat closets. Â And well, the mind wanders...
We chose less expensive seats in the Dress Circle and fortunately our view was not obstructed by any of the pillars on that level. Â I think perusing the seating chart before you buy is incredibly important at this venue. Â
One of the things that sets Carnegie Hall apart is the level of performers they are able to attract. Â The performance that we saw featured Yo-Yo Ma in addition to the symphony, a choir and opera singers.
At intermission, we went down to the stage and visited with my cousin who is a member of the symphony. Â It is really stunning to take in the hall from that vantage point. At the end of the performance we wanted to poke our heads in again and the ushers shooed us out. They rush you out of the building like cattle, so if you want to take an informal tour, make sure you do that early in the evening.
No matter where you sit, I recommend you stop by the first or second tier box levels. You'll get a peek into those sexy boxes, see photos of past performers line the halls and you can pick up a Riccola from one of the dispensers. Believe me, you don't want to cough or have your cell phone go off during a performance. It would ruin the romance.
Oh, hi. Â I performed here. Â Do I have to say more?
I guess I should. Â The theater is beautiful. Â I didn't get to go anywhere that the audience did, but I could see from the stage that the theater is comfortable and cozy. Â My mom said she really enjoyed the experience. Â She said it was much nicer (duh) than the Lyric in Chicago. Â The architecture was beautiful but since I'm not an expert, I'm not really sure what it looked like. Â The theater was just nicely and beautifully built. Â
The acoustics were amazing - I could hear everything and there seemed to be an almost perfect balance from where I was standing. Â My mom said it was the best concert she'd ever seen us perform but I have a feeling that a lot of it has to do with where we were. Â
The staff were friendly and super informative - a few times we got lost in the backstage area and someone kindly directed us back to our dressing rooms. Â There was water a plenty for all of the performers as well as a cool little reception with hors d'oeuvres for everyone a few hours before the show. Â
The next time I come to NYC I'll be sure to stop in and see something here - the theater is great and the sound is beautiful.
Damn, son. You know a place GOTS to be CLASSY when they have free tampons and maxi pads* in the bathroom.
...then again, the muted tones of cream (because heaven help them if we were to call it that plebian color "WHITE"), the cavernously echoing marble lobby, and the two massive crystal chandeliers bigger than a Toyota that illuminate the chamber music hall may have already tipped you off to that little fact.
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* -- TMI, boys? Deal with it. :P
I went to a recital here last week and I felt compelled to Yelp about such an amazing institution. Â Not only is Carnegie hall a stunning example of acoustic perfection and architecural glory, it is also a wonderful organization devoted to furthering the careers of established artists, giving interesting performance opportunities to lesser known and up and coming artists, and establishing a connection between musicians from around the world and all different backgrounds. Â Just walk down 7th Ave. at 57th Street and you'll see the pictures of everyone who's performing there this season. Â I love that's it's a great mix of famous names and people I've never heard of.
The recital I went to (the sublime Mezzo, Stephanie Blythe) was in Zankel Hall - their newest small venue in the basement. Â On the wall were pictures of artists as varied as Ian Bostridge, Emmylou Harris, Audra MacDonald and the Brooklyn Chorus - and that's just in their small venue. Â The legendary Grand Hall has hosted all of the world's most famous orchestras, opera singers, and choruses, but also opens its doors to musicians from Musical Theater backgrounds (Kristen Chenowyth) and even pop stars like Rufus Waignright - who sold the place out recreating Judy Garland's (in)famous concert on that same stage.
Carnegie Hall is a New York institution and gives me hope for the future of the musical world. Â Long may it live and continue to bring music and joy to New York and the rest of the world.
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