Carnegie Hall
The 1891 concert hall whose acoustics and history define classical music prestige in America.
Example
The upper balcony is steep and cheap and still sounds excellent, because the Stern Auditorium was built for sound to carry to the top row.
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Lincoln Center
The Upper West Side campus housing the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet and Juilliard.
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Radio City Music Hall
The 1932 Art Deco showplace at Rockefeller Center, home of the Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular.
Parks
Central Park
The 843-acre engineered wilderness at Manhattan's heart, designed by Olmsted and Vaux in 1858.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
America's oldest performing arts center, Fort Greene's home for avant-garde theater, dance, opera and film.
Frequently asked questions
Are cheap seats at Carnegie Hall worth it?
Yes. The hall was built for sound to reach the top. The upper balcony is steep but sonically excellent.
Concert or tour at Carnegie Hall?
A concert if remotely possible, tours only as fallback. Check the calendar, many nights offer affordable non-famous performers in the smaller halls.
What if nothing famous is playing during my trip?
Check the smaller halls, where lesser known performers play affordable nights in the same building. The room is the point, and it delivers regardless of the name on the bill.
