How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. A lost tourist wouldn't appreciate those directions, but anyone talented & esteemed enough to grace the stage at Carnegie Hall knows practice is the way to get there. I've been to several exciting performances here throughout the years; this past Saturday, I saw Joey McIntyre's monumental three-hour debut on the Carnegie stage. His guests, those important in his personal and/or professional life, made the night extra special, but the entire auditorium exploded in applause & standing ovation when his New Kids bandmates joined him in singing a couple of their top 10 hits. An unforgettable evening for Blockheads, specifically for JoeyGirls #iykyk read more

Carnegie Hall - 1/14/23: waiting to see Joey McIntyre - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

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Attended a Christmas concert. Beautiful interior . Good staffing for seating and start of concert. Nice room for drink or snack on side . read more

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I was there for a concert, all was well, except for not being able to use flash camera and not being told and when I wad confronted, I stopped, however others were not approached as I. read more

My second visit to this legendary hall but this time got fortunate to score a ticket for Stern Auditorium, last visit was at Weill Recital hall. The most beautiful hall I'd been. Magnificent detailing of the building. Wonderful acoustic sound. Friendly and organized staff. Worth coming here especially if watching some classical performances. We were able to find time to stop by in the Rose Museum before the performance. Beautiful displays and memorabilia's. Amazing facts . Learned a lot about its history. Grateful to be part of today's opening concert of the New York Youth Symphony. Stellar performance. I am at awe of these beautiful young people magnificent performance. enjoyed most the Tchaikovsky's Symphony #5 piece they provided to the audience. Such wonderful symphony orchestra. I could not imagine a good future of all the members of the group. Giving credit to the conductor's leadership. A highly recommended hall to visit in your lifetime if not a classical audience. Heard they are holding pretty good classical shows as well. read more

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Terrible service. Lost my drink ticket and kept asking me to go try different drink stations. Very unprofessional and disappointing

This is not a review of the absolutely incomparable Marilyn Maye, nor of the New York Pops, who transformed an evening that was already magical into something truly sublime. This is merely a public service announcement for all serious drinkers: 18 dollars for a glass of wine nets you a drink that comes in an adorable little 3 ounce piece of plastic garbage. You get half a glass for their (already outrageous) price of one. I don't mind overpaying for wine and cocktails - except when they play tricks by giving you a drink in a teeeeeny tiiiiiiiiiny little container. Oh, and I saw the cocktails served - small plastic cups LOADED down with ice. It's just disgraceful. Give me a damn glass of wine when I spend nearly 20 dollars. Things like this are why I'm slowly spending less and less time and money out on the town. read more

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NYC institution. Enjoyed attending many of the concerts this season, including big name artists/orchestra and not so well known ones, as well. But, CH is in need of renovation, i.e. creaky, creaky chairs, vibration and noise from nearby subways, and changes in their ticketing, especially exchange for single concert purchases, which there is none. With MET Opera, NYC Ballet and NY Philharmonic, in case of an emergency and you cannot go, you can easily exchange tickets (single ticket purchase) online for another date or concert, up to the day of the concert. If the other ticket is less expensive, you can donate the difference or use it as credit later for another ticket purchase, and I've done both. With CH, 'nada, too bad, but we will be very happy to take your tickets and sell them again.' in a rude tone. After that last phone conversation, not happening. read more

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"Please stand clear of the closing door please." "Please stand clear of the closing door please." "Please stand clear of the closing door please." What was supposed to be a nice relaxing ride to Carnegie Hall was turning into an irritating scramble towards midtown Manhattan. My concert was at 7, and I had left my house at 6. I had planned to slowly make my way via subway down to Carnegie Hall, where my concert was going to be. A ride that was supposed to be around 15-20 minutes according to google maps ended up being almost a full hour. Why? Because for some reason, a gang of homeless people, around 3-4, had decided to sit inside the doorway of the N train. The subway continued to make the same message: "Please stand clear of the closing door please." Slowly numbing my mind to noise. Eventually after a 30 minute confusion of train operators and police officers, my train was finally moving. Ethan, one of my friends who I was going with to the concert was now frantically texting and calling me to make sure I was going to be there on time. The thing is, now I didn't know. As soon as the N train had made it the 56th street stop, I sprinted out the doors, hopped my way up the stairs, and ran down 7th avenue until I had made it to the doors of the famous hall. It was a beautiful and grand building that I wish I had more time to enjoy if it had not been 5 minutes until the planned start time. I showed my ticket and maneuvered my way down one floor to Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall. I opened the door to find that I was actually perfectly on time. Ethan was already there, sitting in his seat. A lot of people were still sitting down and enjoying themselves. My other friends who were joining me, Mayer and Mathis, had just walked through the doors from their sushi dinner they had just indulged in. I sat down in my seat, exhausted from all the running, but after taking my seat and putting down all my luggage, a great sense of euphoria and simultaneous excitement overcame me as I realized that I was finally sitting down in one of New York City's biggest attractions. I had alway dreamed of one day coming to Carnegie Hall and listening to a piece of classical music. As the biggest New York patriot I know, I felt it was my duty. I am honestly very grateful to have been given this opportunity to go to a concert like this. As I looked around the hall I was in, I noticed how truly beautiful and yet minimalistic my surroundings were. The concert hall had this obvious feel of being in the 18th to 19th century. With all the performers in the chamber orchestra in their suits and bowties, several older people in the audience, and the hall itself had sort of this church type feel. Simultaneously however, the hall also looked really modern. The wooden beams and platforms felt as if they were reminiscent of an older period in architecture, but the TYPE of wood felt as if it were native to a region outside of western europe. Showing a mix between the older style of halls and a period of time like the 21st century where everything from anywhere in the world is available. Although the setup of the hall looked like a church with everyone facing forward and sitting in these sort of pews, the hall still felt really modern with its minimalist style. Unlike the massive cathedrals of western europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, this hall had just bright wood beams and white and eggshell walls in this smaller room. All this made me feel as if I was in this massive collision (some might say a shidduch) between the modern age and age of the past. This sort of collision would also become prominent when the conductor of the chamber orchestra came out, and began to explain how the concert would go. The conductor of the chamber orchestra was a man named Bahman Saless. He came out to a lot of applause. Once the applause subsided, he began to explain how the concert would go. He started off with the first piece he was going to play, and how he wrote it himself in honor of the State of Colorado who funded and helped this chamber orchestra through all their toughest times. The second piece would be a three movement piano concerto which would be performed by the virtuoso Adam Zukiewicz. The third and final piece would be Beethoven's 7th Symphony. However, not exactly the same as the classic. The slow movement of the piece would feature an element of latino american tango rhythms played by the basses. This was to counterbalance the feeling of the movements "funeral like feeling" as stated by the composer. After shaking the hand and hugging the performers in the front of the chamber orchestra, he began. Now let's take a quick dive into who these people are. First we have the strings. Up in the front and curling to the left. The woman seated in the front, and to the left of the piano seemed to be the oldest person in the chamber orchestra, and seemed to be the leader of the group when Saless was not conducting, as would be seen in the concerto later o read more

Not from here. I grew up studying classical music and have always known Carnegie Hall as one of THE performance venues in the world, so finally coming here to see a concert was absolutely extraordinary. It made the word extraordinary make sense. I came for the season opener of 2022-23 seeing Jon Batiste performing his original work, American Symphony. Like others have said, the acoustics are impressive. I was lucky to be in Parquet Mid (all the way to the back) so I'm not sure what it's like on the upper floors, but I surely felt the full, rich sound of the brass section from the symphony. The Steinway grand resonated well too. It wasn't echoey at all Staff all around are very kind. I came in wearing black jeans/white turtleneck and didn't feel any judgment. Ushers are very helpful, warm, and courteous. Side note - I interpreted the 'dress how you want' a little too literally so I'd probably come back wearing nicer clothes. Saw too many nice tux and gowns. Well, perhaps the staff from the box office were a little grumpy in the morning when folks were trying to snag rush tickets for $10. Restrooms aren't that great. It's fairly standard and little old... What else can I say? Come here. It's an American and world-famous cultural landmark where virtually every major performer has stood on that stage. Bless Isaac Stern for saving this precious performance hall as I'm sure more historical artistic performances will happen. I'm quite sure I just witnessed one by attending the debut of Jon Batiste's (first?) symphony. Bonus tip!!! Check out the museum if you arrive early and want to explore something before the concert begins. It's very small (just three walls worth), but extremely inspiring for those who want to learn more about the history of those who've performed at Carnegie Hall. It doesn't have much history on how Carnegie hall was made and why but it certainly has nice artifacts like the nails used on the floor for Horowitz's piano! read more

Carnegie Hall is known worldwide. It's every performer's dream to play Carnegie Hall. It's a indication that you made it. Designed by architect William Burnet Tuthill and built by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, it is one of the most prestigious venues in the world for both classical music and popular music. Carnegie Hall has its own artistic programming, development, and marketing departments and presents about 250 performances each season. It is also rented out to performing groups. I'm recommending you visit for a performance at least once in your lifetime. It's historic. Do lots of research and preparation before you go. The drill for attendance requirements and purchasing tickets changes. read more

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Most of the events I actually wanted to go that wasn't on a workday were late at 8 pm or after so I just went with the day time event. It showcased a group of young talented people that looked like all were between ages 15 and 21. There were 3 parts first they played instruments like the flute and trombones then chorus with violin and piano and the last part was also chorus singing with piano. I have nothing against them as they were amazing but the reason I give two stars is that it was so uncomfortable sitting in supposedly the best spot (second tier). I felt and literally was crammed behind many chairs and had the urge to just leave. And could barely see that well. For what I experienced (130 per person) I would never come back , I know this is a place that deserves the hype like broadway but at least make it comfortable and great view for everyone that pays that much. read more

Carnegie Hall - Barely could see when I paid 130 dollars - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

Even though I've lived in and around New York for many years, I can't remember having ever seen a show here so I was excited to catch a New York Philharmonic performance. When you arrive, they have several staff members checking photo ID and vaccination cards. They give you a ribbon on your wrist if you have the right documents. The ribbon seems a bit unnecessary and adds time to the line, but it's not a big deal and things still moved quickly. This venue is iconic and does not disappoint. The hall is beautiful, bright, and ornate. The seats are lined with red velvet. They are very close together, but pretty comfortable. Lots of staff are on hand to help you find your way. I sat in the balcony. It is pretty high up but offers a great view of most of the stage. I believe due to COVID they were not selling any refreshments. Definitely a recommended stop to check off your NYC bucket list! read more

As a child I grew up in Ohio and I always wanted to play my violin in Carnegie Hall, now I live in New York and this was my first time seeing it in person and OMG! It's so BEAUTIFUL! I love that they maintain it with its classic feel. It's just like being in a movie! didn't try any concessions, however the staff I ran into was very nice!! read more

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I happened to see tickets online for $7 ($9 with fees) for a Songs of Renewal performance so decided to grab tickets. My friends and I were only able to find enough seats for our whole party in the dress circle floor on the side, which was not particularly a great area to watch. I think if the seats were angled toward the stage it would have been much better, but I figure they must have some worse seats to make the other ones more valuable. We really had to lean forward and twist our necks to watch the performance, so I eventually just closed my eyes and enjoyed the music. The ushers were definitely a bit ruder than they needed to be at times, but I can imagine it could be a stressful job. I was happy to see that they had cough drops and masks available for people who needed them. read more

Carnegie Hall - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

When thinking of upscale, classical and extraordinary music/musicians here in NY, one place comes into my mind, the legendary Carnegie Hall. This place has been closed since 2020 due to the Pandemic, but today, they have opened their music hall to the public. My wife and I were fortunate to acquire tickets to watch NY Youth Symphony perform today. I was amazed on how organized and systematic this place is in controlling the influx of people going in to the performance hall. I saw an abundant number of friendly and courteous uniformed ushers help/guide patrons find their way to their seats. Prior to the show we were able to visit their "Rose museum" inside which consist of a lot of memorabilia on music and musicians, glad that I had a glimpse at an original music sheet of Ludwig Van Beethoven and that of Sergei Rachmaninoff, 2 great composers/pianist. I was delighted with NY Youth Symphony's exemplary performance specially when they played Tchaikovsky's Symphony #5. They are one of the best in the world. I highly recommend anybody to try and watch in this legendary music hall for any performance that they are interested in, it is worth the visit. read more

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Came here for a concert. Without question there's a reason this place is famous. Ironically I've lived here for over 14 years and had never been. Staff was friendly and venue is absolutely gorgeous but the mask mandates combined with the crazy travel up lots of flights of status to get to our seats was not the least bit cool or fun. That put a downer on things and it's not like I remotely need to lose weight or aren't used to some stair climbing in my day to day life. However the concert itself was enjoyable and I'd come back if invited to something there again. read more

Absolutely amazing! Saw "Across the Stars: The Music of John Williams", The Philadelphia Orchestra, John Williams and Anne-Sophie Mutter! What a beautiful place and the show was spectacular! read more

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How do you get to Carnegie Hall?!? Practice, practice, practice... Well? My son DID practice and he and his chorus, the Camerata group from the New Jersey Youth Chorus, got to sing here with the National Festival Chorus conducted by Z. Randall Stroope. What an amazing night to be able to see you own child perform in arguably the greatest performance hall in the country. This place is amazing and there wasn't a bad seat in the house. So proud... read more

Carnegie Hall - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

It is a prime venue to perform for any musician. Acoustic is good, the chairs are uncomfortable and the space in between the aisles are very short, which adds to the discomfort. What makes this venue worst is the attitude of the ushers and people who work here. 1. Ushers: they act like a warden at a prison. They act worse during shows, but for little kids' performance that is not even a concert event, they act this way too. They will not even let you take a picture of your own child performing. I am not trying to videotape, not even a picture?! Here is the worst part, they don't even make a recording themselves to sell, so why ruin our chance to record our child performing? Carnegie hall will say not our fault maybe, but who you choose to work with and on what grounds is something the hall should have checked. 2. The organizers who work the back office of the Carnegie Hall are the worst. They don't own this venue, it won't hurt to be nice! 3. Ticket center is again not so well organized, long lines, messy. Just not a good experience. Despite the hype, it is not that great of a venue. Nothing compared to the Kennedy Center. read more

I took my 9 year old daughter to the Tribute to Mother Teresa concert at Carnegie Hall last night and while the actual performance was enjoyable, the staff service was not. For the first half of the show we sat in the dress circle as close as possible to the stage however, there was an unmistakable smell of fast food as if someone were eating it during the performance. Since no one gave us a play bill upon arriving and entering the hall, I had to approach a staff member during the first performance and I did mention the smell of what must have been MacDonald's. During the intermission I again approached some staff members and they told me to speak to the chief of staff, who assured us we could move to empty seats to avoid the distracting smell...we then moved to the seats closest to the exits and elevator which was not as crowded and did not reek of fast food. Generally we enjoyed the second part of the performance except that ironically, we had switched seats to escape the smell of fast food, though in the new seats we noticed the smell of someone passing gas --which was much worse!! When we looked behind us there was an African American woman sitting crouched over wearing a coat and scarf and staring at her phone. She did not look like staff and was sitting behind us by the door so she was not watching the concert. I wondered why she was sitting there then at the end of the performance we saw another African American woman this time she had on a Carnegie Hall security jacket. Don't think this was the same person and even if it was somehow this experience was still pretty gross. And this was my first time taking my daughter to a performance there, for which we traveled very far to attend. We will not be returning and are disappointed that New York City seems to be deteriorating in terms of people's behavior and lack of respect for others, especially at establishments such as Carnegie Hall, where you really expect better... read more

So much history! You can't beat the ambience or the great concerts that perform here on a regular basis. Its the best of the best!

My mother was a classical musician so I grew up going to concerts, the ballet and even the Opera on occasion. So when I was in New York City and I had some time to kill I went and toured Carnegie Hall. The gentleman who was leading the tour was enthusiastic and very informative. The building is amazing. There is so much history. It was great to see the manuscripts in mementos from some of the greats that have played there. I am very pleased to see that's Carnegie Hall has so many educational programs and their pricing makes it accessible to so many people. I'm hoping to be able to attend a concert when I'm there. read more

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This place is one of the most famous music venues in the world, so of course I had to go check it out. The inside decoration is incredible, and there's nothing much to say. Everything is great. read more

This was the first time went to a concert at Carnegie Hall, although the wife has been here many times before. In the past they usually have shown something not of my interest. Rather than waste money on me, wife has gone there alone, as only steps from our West 57th St by Hilton hotel. New York Pops was playing with guest artist Frankie Moreno performing "Roll over Beethoven", "A Different kind of Orchestra". Went online weeks in advance and got $34.50 Side Second Tier Obstructed View tickets. Got there half an hour early, and lines of people out on the sidewalk, braving the 40 degree temperatures in late October. At least it wasn't raining, and no wind blowing. Nobody in shorts and sandals, like you see at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts at this time of year! First line is for security check of all bags and handbags, something you see at all public places of large crowds. Second line is electronic scanning of paper tickets, at the top of the first of many flights of stairs. Print these up before you come to the Big Apple. One entry per scan. You are SOL if you have the ticket bar codes only on your tablets or smart phones! We are on the second tier, so got to go up a second flight of stairs. At least we are not on the balcony area, the fifth tier, with five flights of stairs to climb. There is an elevator, for those who can't do stairs, but you have to wait in a long line. Go through a narrow side corridor, with separate doors opening to each box. We are in box 52 seats 5 and 6. Beautiful theater, magnificent setting, with old style 19th century architecture, stylish, red carpeting, brass railings, orchestra on stage dressed in tuxedos. Most people dressed very casual, unlike the opera. The box is about 7' wide and 6' deep, and holds 8 movable chairs. The chairs closest to the edge are the shortest, and the chairs farthest from the edge are the tallest, like bar stools in height. We were in the middle row. Mother and 2 adult children in the first row seats 1,2,3 are season ticket holders, and are able to see most of the stage except for the far edge of the stage closest to us. She advises us to turn the seats 45 degrees toward the stage. Sardine seating, with less seat pitch than even the 26" seat pitch of Spirit Airlines. Feet squished. When they say "obstructed view" , this is an understatement. You have to look between the shoulders of the people sitting on the edge to be able to see the far edge of the stage. We were in the left side of the auditorium, and could not see the left side of the stage unless leaning forward. The adult in seat 1 must have been here for tryouts as a defensive tackle with the NFL, as he certainly had the size, at 6'4", 320 + lbs. No way you are going to see over him, and difficult to see around him. And of course I was seated directly behind him, with him between me and the stage. The two ladies who come in after us for seats 7 and 8 have no view. They got to stand to see anything. And I'm behind Andre the Giant Jr., but can't stand, without obstructing seats 8 view. The show itself was Las Vegas comes to Carnegie Hall, with not only the orchestra playing, but with Frankie Moreno singing, playing the piano, along with a supporting cast of singers on the side, and even a couple doing some dancing to the rock and roll tunes from the 1950s and 1960s. After intermission, I switched seats with the wife, and was able to see the stage around the Big Kahuna in seat 1. Wife found a place to stand, while not blocking the view of seat 8 person, also standing. 40 degrees outside, but hot as hades in the Second Tier. At the end of the show had to rush after a lady in seat 7. She had left to beat the crowd, with her purse hanging on the back of the chair! read more

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Can I give this 100000+ stars?!!! Few experiences in life will make you feel the way I felt while listening/watching John Williams & Anne-Sophie Mutter with Philadelphia orchestra performing during one night only benefit concert. Oh my god, the venue the stage and the music....his surprise performance of the Imperial March to close out with drove the crowd bananas with joy. I have seen some epic rock concerts in my life...from Guns N' Roses, to Muse to U2 at MSG back in the day and then some....but nothing comes close to how I felt watching this legend perform. It truly was and will be one of the highlights of my life for years to come. The only thing that can outdo this experience would be to see him with Vienna Philharmonic lol!!!! read more

Carnegie Hall - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

The towering Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall is one of those dignified, iconic, and bucket-list-worthy New York City performance venues that can be enjoyed at any age--though because of the grueling staircase workout of up to 137 steps to the top balcony, patrons not seated on the ground level may wish to go while their knees are still functional. (Lines for the two elevators in the lobby are literally out the door before showtimes.) Each of the three auditoria at Carnegie Hall has its own entrance: Weill Recital Hall and Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage can be accessed from the front of the building on 57th St side, and Zankel from the 7th Ave side. The closest subway station is 57th and 7th, which is serviced by the NQRW lines. The Dress Circle has restrooms as well as a small bar--and of course, Ricola lozenges dispensers (in at least two flavors). Handicap-accessible restrooms are on the Parquet level. The Dress Circle has actual standalone chairs, while the other levels seem to have auditorium-style seating. As you may have heard, the folding seats in the Balcony level have virtually no legroom: only about 4 inches when the seat is down, which is less than the length of a Playbill. While there is no explicit or enforced dress code, most of the attendees seem to have at least some sense of decorum and will err on the side of business casual. I imagine those seated in the Parquet Level are a bit more self-conscious about attire, but on the higher levels no one really blinks an eye at T-shirts, jeans, or sneakers. Apparently, the cheap seats are so cheap and uncomfortable that people sometimes walk out during intermission. The red jacket ushers take their jobs very seriously and strictly police photography (during performance) and eating/drinking inside the auditorium. If you choose to sneak in your own bottled water, have some basic discretion to at least hide it in a bag or coat. Seat-jumping also seems to be frowned upon. I saw one dude doing both and drawing quite a lot of attention from an usher. Visitors should note that seats marked as partial/obstructed view may be VERY obstructed. This usually isn't an issue for performances that have no visual portion, but I attended a MasterVoices performance not being able to see about 2/3 of the stage from the very end of row D in the balcony, half-regretting it because there were a lot of kinesthetic elements in the show. I noticed that people in partial view row A seats were able to kind of lean forward over the edge of the balcony to get a better look. The audio, of course, is superb, and more than makes up for partial view, as Macaulay Culkin's character in Home Alone 2 discovered(www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4xWUL0x3J0). read more

Carnegie Hall - The view from the cheap seats is virtually non-existent. - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

First time at Carnegie Hall, and it did not fail to impress. The sound was clear and carried to every inch of the hall, the seats spacious and comfortable, the staff was polite and helpful. We had a round of drinks from the bar, and our bartender asked if we would like to pre-order our drinks at intermission, which we did. They were placed on a bar table and waiting for us when we arrived. Every aspect of the night was executed perfectly. Also, it can not, not be mentioned... the toilet in the bar is a toto- self sanitizing, heated, self flushing toto. I applaud the choice in today's day for spending that amount for safety and class. Cannot wait to return. read more

Best place for music.on New Orleans because of musicians, programs, acoustics and heritage of the house. Only drawback is no elevator to Balcony. Love this place. read more

This is a beautiful theater with expensive, uncomfortable seating. However, where else will you hear world renown musicians play their art to enjoy? You can enjoy a tour booked early with payment online. Or, you can purchase a ticket and walk around the gift shop and indoor displays without paying extra. The sound is very good and even at the Balcony you can hear well. However, be wary of your neighbors who may not have the fine art appreciation of patron silence. I've had people crunching bags, chatting, kicking the backs of your chair and all sorts of antics. We arrived about 15 minutes before the concert and there was no line. Of course, we also didn't have time to walk around too much. So, if you want to see all of the theater, make sure you come early and prepare for a slight line as you come through the doors. read more

Carnegie Hall - Setting up for the concert - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

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How have I not reviewed this place yet? But also, is there anything left to write? It's beautiful, historic and has acoustics to die for--perfect for catching Canada's National Arts Orchestra make their debut and see THE Philip Glass in person! read more

We came here for the tour last week, which is not free, but open to the public only on certain days (that are only announced the week prior). Get your tickets online prior to the tour to make sure you get into a tour because they do fill up. The docent knew a lot about the history of the building and did a great job. He also explained why the sound in the hall makes everyone sound EXTREMELY good. He took us all the way to the top of the hall to see the view from above, and then he took us to the front row by the stage. I made my kids do this tour because many moons ago I performed with my school orchestra and I wanted to go back and learn more about the history of this famous concert hall, because at that time it was too stressful and I don't remember much about Carnegie Hall history. This time I was able to enjoy it at a more relaxed setting. read more

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Saw the US Tibet House Benefit Concert in the Perelman Auditorium. The performers were so incredible! Props to CH and the Tibrt House for putting together such an awesome lineup! However, I sat up in the nosebleed balcony above the stage cloche and although the acoustics are supposed to be world-renowned, I did not feel that was necessarily true for the audience up top. Maybe the microphones were just bad? But I did feel like I could hear the acoustics hitting the stage ceiling, never making it in full effect to the people sitting above. So if you want to see someone you really love perform at CH, it would probably be worth it to splurge for closer seats and forego the balcony seats. Also do not get ANY ideas about taking photos--the attendants watch the crowd from literal eagles nests and will flash blinkers in your eyes or stare angrily in your direction. I agree with the sentiment but watching people around me get stared down was a tad distracting. read more

The traffic outside of here is usually Carnege. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? You write the review of it! This is one of the most famous places in all of Manhattan especially if you like music. Classical music and Broadway and whatnot. I had never actually heard of it until I watched The Last Action Hero with Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's really cool to actually come and visit. read more

Carnegie Hall - I don't have a Carnegie but I do have a Hall and you're welcome to practice in it. Feel free to sell your Wild Oates in there. - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

5 star rating for Carnegie Hall doesn't do justice. Just let say for the last 40+ years we have attended symphonies all over the world in places like Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, Paris, London, Berlin ... etc but nothing comes close to this venue. The Hall offers the best acoustic resonance which makes all seats good seats. Ironically, the cheaper lower floor seats do sound better than upper level and box seats. As business slowly returns to normal, we're looking forward to attending the performances again! read more

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Love this place! I've been to show many shows here. The acoustics are amazing and no matter where you're sitting you will have a great view and lovely sound. I would highly recommend seeing a show here. The people who work here are very friendly and helpful. The venue is in a convenient spot where it is easily accessible. They have an elevator and stairs to get to your seats. I would highly recommend coming here for a show with wonderful sound. read more

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I came here for a piano concert and i enjoyed myself. It was my first time at Carnegie hall, and it was beautiful. The hall was fitted in all wood, and the woodwork was absolutely beautiful. My only complaint is they could've made the theater a little warmer, as it was one of the coldest days of the year, and the theater was cold even tho we were 2 floors down. The concert lasted about 2 hours, and although i wouldn't sit in another concert like that (classical music makes me sleepy) it was a good first time. See pics below read more

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My mother in law joined a Korean women's autoharp group. One day, we hear she's playing at Carnegie Hall. We had to go right? Excuse for a trip to New York too? You bet. We stayed in Queens so getting to Carnegie Hall was super easy. There's a Subway stop right across the street. I called ahead and found out that it's first come first serve seating so we got there super early and just waited to enter. It's in a nice part of town so even with kids, you feel safe lingering on the streets. When you get inside, its spacious with good sound and lighting so it actually doesn't matter where you sit. Of course, if you want to see better, sitting closer to the stage is better. We were able to see my mother in law perform and waited outside the side door to greet her afterwards. They usher you outside right after the performance so make sure you go use the restroom because you can't get back in. Best thing was the free lemon ricola candy right outside the waiting area after you exit the bathroom. read more

Carnegie Hall - Music Venues Near Me - New York, New York

I visited last month for the opening of the New York youth symphony. Excellent. No intermission. It was about 90 minutes. We were in the Stern/Perelman stage of building. Michael Repper is an excellent conductor. They played Valerie Coleman's Umoja: anthem of unity, Tchaikovsky symphony no 5, and Obliviana by Patrick O'Malley. If I find the cd they just recorded I will definitely buy it. read more

Have been CH subscribers over 10 years, CH members over 5 years and are underwhelmed and disappointed with CH Subscription dept's rigid and less than helpful approach, especially compared to other leading cultural institutions we subscribe to in NYC. Improve CH Subscription to match the world class artists performing there! read more

Carnegie Hall has such high regard. Whenever we think about performances by child prodigies, we immediately think about Carnegie Hall. When I recently visited NYC, I wanted to come here to hear a performance. When I walked in, I realized that I had been here before on a school trip as an adolescent because what other venue has Ricola candy available to help stifle coughs? The Stern auditorium is lovely. I love the look of the balconies as they hug the walls. However, there are parts of the balcony that have obstructed views. I came here to hear the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and I was just blown away by the sound that they produced, helped by the famous acoustics of this hall. I've never heard such a small orchestra produce such a loud sound. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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