What makes carnegie hall so special

Designed by architect and cellist William Burnet Tuthill and built by Steel Tycoon turned philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in , it is one of the most famous venues in the United States for classical and popular music, renowned for its beauty and history, but especially the acoustics. Carnegie Hall has its own artistic programming, development, and marketing departments, and presents about performances each season, hosting everything from Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll to the Classics.

A third-floor Auditorium called the Joan and Sanford I. The hall was dedicated to the Isaac Stern Auditorium in , and the stage was dedicated to the Ronald O.

Perelman Stage in The Hall quickly attracted the world's leading artists. Tchaikovsky's appearance on the opening night set an auspicious precedent for the array of classical musicians in those early years who would make Carnegie Hall the essential venue in the United States. The greatest cellists of the 20th century, including Pablo Casals, Gregor Piatigorsky, Mstislav Rostropovich and Yo-Yo Ma, have also graced the stage on numerous occasions.

The nonprofit Carnegie Hall Corporation was created to operate Carnegie Hall, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in , ensuring its safety forever. The Main Hall or Isaac Stern Auditorium is a five-level hall for 2, seats, which in was renamed in honor of the violinist Isaac Stern. The hall is enormously high, and visitors to the top balcony must climb steps.

To tackle the interior of the main hall , the architect, travelled to Europe to find out what makes a concert hall sound great. The result was a beautifully resonant performance space with simple, elegant styling that helps put the focus on the excellent acoustic environment. The main hall was home to the performances of the New York Philharmonic from until Known as the most prestigious concert stage in the U.

Zankel Hall , which seats , is named for benefactors Judy and Arthur Zankel. Originally called simply Recital Hall, this was the first auditorium to open to the public in April