In May 1976, Isaac Stern organized the now-legendary “Concert of the Century,” which brought together some of the world’s greatest musicians in an effort to save Carnegie Hall. Fifty years later—and 135 years after the opening of the Hall—a new lineup of Carnegie Hall icons makes music history of its own.
Limited tickets remain for the 50th Anniversary of the Concert of the Century on May 5! 👉 carnegiehall.org
🎥: Photos courtesy of the Carnegie Hall Rose Archives. Many thanks to Gino Francesconi, Carnegie Hall’s founding archivist and historian emeritus, whose account and memory of the event informed much of this video.
@yujawang.official brings her signature virtuosity to Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” performed here alongside the @mahlerchamberorchestra !
Ahead of their return to Carnegie Hall concert on May 1, experience the full work as well and Stravinsky’s Piano Concerto, filmed at Vienna’s Musikverein in 2024, on @carnegiehallplus .
Experience Carnegie Hall’s legendary acoustics for yourself! Our 2025-2026 season kicks off this week, which means there’s no better time to start planning your very own visit.
@rhiannongiddens returned to our largest stage for an extraordinary evening and exploration of the roots of early American music!
Part of “United in Sound: America at 250,” Giddens was joined by The Old-Time Revue (Justin Robinson, @dirkpowellofficial , @ibassnote , @amelia.rose.powell , and @demxmusic ) and an extraordinary lineup of guest artists, including @johnnyg2703 , @leylacello , @timeriksenmusic , @niweltsumbuguitar , @francescoturrisimusic , and @charlylowry .
From the birth of the banjo in the early 1700s through its prevalence in minstrelsy and the rise of the early recording industry, the evening’s program traced musical connections from Nigeria to the piedmont of North Carolina, from the Congo to Louisiana, and beyond. 📷: Stefan Cohen
@ensemble.connect ’s Up Close performances reimagine the boundaries of a traditional concert experience.
In their latest concert as part of this series, the musicians were joined by clarinetist @davidkrakman for “Songs of Cultural Transition.”
Feauturing Krakauer’s signature blend of klezmer and classical music, the performance also marked the celebration of 100 years of the @yivoinstitute .
📷: @stephaniebergerphotography
@harryconnickjr makes his long-awaited Carnegie Hall debut this May with a brand-new orchestral piece to honor the 100th birthday of his late mother, Anita, who dreamed that one day he would perform on our stage.
Tickets for May 22 and 23 👉 carnegiehall.org
That’s a wrap on this season’s Well-Being Concerts!
Trumpeter @seanyboymusic —joined by NYO Jazz alums bassist @rubyyfarmer , pianist @haaaannah.m , drummer @kol.royston , and alto saxophonist @ebbandorsey —led audiences through an intimate and soul-nourishing musical journey in our Resnick Education Wing, with host Nisha Sajnani. 📷: Stefan Cohen
Five of the world’s leading musicians come together as part of a never-before-heard, all-star quintet at Carnegie Hall!
Don’t miss @lkavakos , @gilshaham_official , @antoine_tamestit , @pabloferrandez.cellist , and @alisaweilerstein in Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major and an arrangement of Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” Sonata on Friday, May 15 at 8 PM.
Limited tickets remain 👉 carnegiehall.org
@secsmiles performs her work “Discover This Country” with @decodamusic .
Arranged by Monique Brooks Roberts and presented as part of the “United in Sound: America at 250” festival, the piece features lyrics from Maya Angelou’s poem “America” and explores the nation’s potential for growth if we confront our past and present struggles.
Celebrated rapper and actor @common invites you to experience “Reimagining Change,” a new playlist that showcases the sounds of justice and hope through original music and performances by men incarcerated and formerly incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility. Listen now through the link in our bio.
For more than 15 years, Carnegie Hall has collaborated with men incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility to create and perform original music. Sing Sing Voices—a series of video playlists that feature nearly 50 original songs—offers a rare window into the creativity and resilience that takes place behind prison walls.
@keyonharrold returns to Carnegie Hall for his headlining debut on May 16!
In this centennial celebration of the great Miles Davis, Harrold pays tribute to one of his personal heroes—a similarly genre-crossing, convention-spurning musician—alongside a stellar band and special guests Stout, @j_ivy , and @andiawinslow .
Tickets 👉 carnegiehall.org
Not in the New York City area? Tune into @wbgojazz 88.3FM on Saturday at 9PM EST to listen live!
In the latest episode of "Classical Music Happy Hour," pianist Yefim Bronfman—known to many as “Fima”—chats with Manny about their decades-long friendship, love of sports, and shared anxiety around live broadcast performances.
They also answer listeners’ questions about recovering from injuries and choosing repertoire. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
“Classical Music Happy Hour” is created by WQXR and @CarnegieHall .
This podcast is brought to you thanks to support from @vikingcruises .
