Articles Index

November 2020

Carnegie Hall’s Stained-Glass Windows

The lesser-known history of Carnegie Hall’s stained-glass windows and the woman behind their creation.

October 2020

Carnegie Hall Premieres: Stravinsky’s Ebony Concerto

Stravinsky’s Ebony Concerto was first performed by Woody Herman and his band at Carnegie Hall in 1946. Learn more about the world premiere.

Celebrating Black History at Carnegie Hall

Celebrating Black History at Carnegie Hall is a virtual exhibit in Google Arts & Culture’s Black Culture and History collection.

September 2020

Carnegie Hall Premieres: Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” was first performed at Carnegie Hall in 1893. Learn more about the world premiere.

Five Facts About Opening Night

Who performed? What pieces were on the program? Step back into history and discover more about Opening Night.

August 2020

July 2020

Remembering Florence Foster Jenkins

In 1944, independently wealthy socialite Florence Foster Jenkins made her Carnegie Hall debut. The rest is history.

Carnegie Hall’s Legendary Acoustics

Artists and audiences have benefited from Carnegie Hall’s legendary acoustics for more than a century.

Five Unusual Instruments

Explore five unexpected instruments heard at Carnegie Hall.

Carnegie Hall: The Movie

In 1946, Carnegie Hall was transformed into a Hollywood movie set when production began on the film Carnegie Hall.

Carnegie Hall: Icon of Pop Culture

Carnegie Hall has become an indelible part of the American pop-cultural landscape.

Black Thought’s “School of Thought”

Black Thought—legendary hip-hop artist and front man of The Roots—hosted Carnegie Hall’s first hip-hop master class.

June 2020

An Interview with NYO-USA Orchestra Director James Ross

NYO-USA Orchestra Director James Ross answers questions about his career in conversation with NYO-USA bassist Willie Swett.

Édith Piaf at Carnegie Hall

Édith Piaf’s effortlessly buoyant performances of her songbook belie her reputation for melancholy.

NYO-U: For Young Musicians, By Young Musicians

NYO-U’s creator reflects on the inspiration behind the video series and the value of peer-to-peer musical education.

Five Isaac Stern Recordings You Need to Know

Here are five must-know Isaac Stern recordings, including a few you may not have expected.

Tips for Your NYO Audition

Watch a sample audition video and read tips from the young musician who created it

Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Ensembles

Learn more about Carnegie Hall’s three ensembles for extraordinary young American musicians.

Lady Sings the Blues: Billie Holiday at Carnegie Hall

Billie Holiday’s 1956 concerts brought her autobiography to life.

Carole King at Carnegie Hall

Carole King’s debut brought the hitmaker’s honesty and intimacy to the Carnegie Hall stage.

May 2020

Five Lullabies for Mother’s Day

Here are some of the remarkable lullabies created in Carnegie Hall’s Lullaby Project

April 2020

Work from Carnegie Hall

We’ve created a series of images from beautiful locations in our halls that make great backgrounds for your conference calls.

Flatt and Scruggs at Carnegie Hall

Flatt and Scruggs’s 1962 concert at Carnegie Hall made bluegrass history and a landmark album.

Lenny Bruce at Carnegie Hall

Lenny Bruce’s famous Carnegie Hall show exemplified his garrulous and goading comedy.

The Screws for Horowitz’s Piano

While rehearsing before his Carnegie Hall concerts, Vladimir Horowitz ordered the stagehands to move his Steinway piano around the stage until he was satisfied.

Nina Simone at Carnegie Hall

Nina Simone’s unique artistic evolution can be witnessed in live recordings of her 1963 solo debut and a very different performance given just a year later.

Carnegie Hall: A Place for All in Times of Crisis

Throughout history, Carnegie Hall has been a place for all in times of crisis. Here’s a look back at key moments, from World War I to the AIDS epidemic.

Five Under-the-Radar Beethoven Works

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, we are taking a look at some of his works that are infrequently heard.

Beethoven at the Movies

Here are four examples of Beethoven’s music in film … and one notable television special.

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