Carnegie Hall’s Opening Night Gala
Los Angeles Philharmonic

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 7 PM Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Gustavo Dudamel by Danny Clinch, Lang Lang by Olaf Heine, Gustavo Castillo

This star-studded Opening Night performance features renowned pianist Lang Lang and the incomparable Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel. As soloist in Rachmaninoff’s spellbinding and immensely popular Piano Concerto No. 2, Lang Lang kicks off not only our 2024–2025 season, but also his own, three-concert Perspectives series here at the Hall. Also featured is baritone Gustavo Castillo, who reprises his recent role with the ensemble as soloist in Ginastera’s ballet Estancia. Experience music history as it’s made at one of the year’s most celebratory musical events.

Celebrate the launch of our 2024–2025 season, and complete this glamorous evening with the option of attending a pre-concert cocktail reception at Carnegie Hall; a post-concert, black-tie gala dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street; or both. Individual gala tickets start at $1,000 and include prime seating for the concert. Proceeds from the gala support Carnegie Hall’s artistic, music education, and social impact programs.

Part of: Lang Lang and Nuestros sonidos

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Performers

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel, Music and Artistic Director
Lang Lang, Piano
Gustavo Castillo, Baritone

Program

RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2

GINASTERA Estancia

Event Leadership

Lead Gala Chairmen
Mercedes T. Bass
Hope and Robert F. Smith

Event Details

Your Choice of:

Cocktails and Concert
5:30 PM Cocktail Reception in Carnegie Hall's Rohatyn Room
7 PM Concert in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Concert and Dinner
7 PM Concert in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
8 PM Gala Dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street

Cocktails, Concert, and Dinner
5:30 PM Cocktail Reception in Carnegie Hall's Rohatyn Room
7 PM Concert in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
8 PM Gala Dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street

Attire: Black Tie

Event Reservations

Reserve online using the Gala RSVP link or contact the Carnegie Hall Special Events office at 212-903-9679.

Individual gala tickets include prime seating for the concert and entry to either the pre-concert cocktail reception ($1,000) or the post-concert gala dinner (starting at $2,000), or both ($10,000). Tables (starting at $20,000) include the very best seating for the concert and entry to the cocktail reception or the gala dinner.

All ticket and table prices include a partially tax-deductible donation that benefits Carnegie Hall’s artistic and music education programming.

Please note that exact seating assignments for the concert and dinner will not be determined until the month of the event.

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