Joyce DiDonato’s vocal master classes? Pure magic

Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra

Czech Philharmonic and Semyon Bychkov: Smetana, Martinů, and Dvořák (excerpt) | Carnegie Hall+

The Czech Philharmonic marks the 100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s founding with Smetana’s The Bartered Bride; Martinů’s Double Concerto for Two String Orchestras, Piano, and Timpani; and Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony. Curated by Carnegie Hall from a superb array of new and historic presentations, Carnegie Hall+ offers front-row access to exceptional performances from the...

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Sing Along to Handel’s Messiah at Český Krumlov Castle

South Bohemia’s Český Krumlov Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the impressive setting for an adaptation of Handel’s beloved oratorio. Staged by Tomáš Ondřej Pilař, the performance is led by conductor David Švec. Join professional and amateur choirs from around the world as they gather each Christmas to sing the famous “Hallelujah” chorus and revel in Handel’s thrilling recitatives and virtuosic arias. S...

David Virelles’ “Oro” at Carnegie Hall (World Premiere)

Pianist and composer David Virelles and his Nosotros Ensemble were joined by percussionist Dafnis Prieto for a celebration of the wide-ranging influence of Cuban rhythms, curated in collaboration with the singular Tania León at Carnegie Hall last season. The world premiere of Virelles’s multimedia composition “Oro,” filmed at the Hall in May 2024, explores pulses, cycles, and tonalities inspired by the rhythmic language ...

When just a few words are all it takes to get that line feeling just right

Ella Fitzgerald described performing at Carnegie Hall like “coming home”

A glimpse into Judy Garland’s history-making 1961 Carnegie Hall debut.

Judy Garland made her Carnegie Hall debut in 1961 at the age of 38, one of the most celebrated evenings in the hall’s history. Her album, which was recorded live and released as “Judy at Carnegie Hall” a few months after the concert, spent 73 weeks on the Billboard charts and won five Grammy Awards.

Meow Meow performs Spoliansky and Schiffer’s “Alles Schwindel” (It's All a Swindle)

Postmodern cabaret sensation Meow Meow brings her dazzling musical storytelling to Mischa Spoliansky and Marcellus Schiffer’s “Alles Schwindel.” Filmed as part of our Fall of the Weimar Republic festival in March 2024, this wildly entertaining cabaret-style program and salute to the Weimar Republic’s notable women channeled the era’s urgent blend of art, entertainment, and winking social co...

"Der Freischütz" with its dark forests and supernatural pacts? Perfect spooky season vibes!

Supernatural pacts, dark forests, and a deal with the devil

This is how we ward off ghosts at Carnegie Hall!

Czech Philharmonic: Velvet Revolution Concert 2020 (excerpt) | Carnegie Hall+

To honor the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, the Czech Philharmonic presents “Ma vlast” (“My Homeland”) to celebrate 30 years of free elections. Smetana’s six symphonic poems showcase the orchestra’s extraordinary history. Curated by Carnegie Hall from a superb array of new and historic presentations, Carnegie Hall+ offers front-row access to exceptional performances from the world’s most re...

Interview with Semyon Bychkov: Year of Czech Music | Carnegie Hall+

Carnegie Hall+ marks the 2024 Year of Czech Music, a celebration around the world that commemorates legendary Czech composers. Chief Conductor and Music Director Semyon Bychkov explains how the Czech Philharmonic’s own history, starting with its very first concert in 1896 conducted by Antonín Dvořák, mirrors the political and cultural landscape that has solidified contemporary Czech identity. Carnegie Hall+ features ...

Salzburg Festival: Weinberg’s "The Idiot" conducted by Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla | Carnegie Hall+

Polish-Jewish composer Mieczysław Weinberg’s final opera adapts Dostoevsky’s novel about an innocent prince navigating a corrupt world. Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla leads a heralded Salzburg Festival production of this rediscovered 1980s gem.  Curated by Carnegie Hall from a superb array of new and historic presentations, Carnegie Hall+ offers front-row access to exceptional performances from...

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester in “I Won’t Dance” at Carnegie Hall

Beloved for the mischievous, modern edge they bring to hits by Weimar-era composers and American mainstays, Max Raabe and his Palast Orchester’s performance of Jerome Kern’s “I Won’t Dance”—performed here in their highly anticipated March 2024 return to Carnegie Hall—embodies the razor-sharp wit and glamour of the 1920s and ’30s with a cool, contemporary twist. Explore upcoming concerts at Carnegie Ha...