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Notable Events
1891 Andrew Carnegie’s new Music Hall opens
Andrew Carnegie’s new Music Hall opens with a five-day music festival beginning on May 5.

1893 Dvořák’s New World Symphony is given its first hearing
Dvořák’s New World Symphony is given its first hearing on a “public rehearsal” on December 15.

1908 The US Premiere of Mahler's Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
Gustav Mahler conducts the New York Symphony Orchestra and the Oratorio Society of New York in the US Premiere of his Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection” on December 8.

1917 Jascha Heifetz makes his American debut
The 16-year-old violinist Jascha Heifetz makes his heralded American debut at Carnegie Hall on October 27.

1925 George Gershwin premieres his Concerto in F
George Gershwin performs the world premiere of his own Concerto in F.

1938 Benny Goodman and his orchestra make their Carnegie Hall debut
Benny Goodman and his orchestra make their Carnegie Hall debut on January 16.

1943 Leonard Bernstein makes his Carnegie Hall debut
Leonard Bernstein makes his Carnegie Hall debut on November 14

1964 The Beatles perform two concerts
The Beatles perform two concerts on February 12.

1974 Maria Callas gives her farewell performance
Maria Callas gives her farewell performance on April 15.

1991 Carnegie Hall celebrates its 100th birthday
Beginning on April 25 , Carnegie Hall celebrates its 100th birthday with an 11-day centennial festival.

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