Carnegie Hall Concerts Information 2011

We bet you must have heard of the old joke about Carnegie Hall: a pedestrian on Fifty-seventh Street stopped Jascha Heifetz and asked: "Could you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?" "Yes," answered Heifetz, "Practice!" That's Carnegie Hall, a prestigious concert venue for both classical music and popular music in Midtown Manhattan.

Built by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1891, Carnegie Hall is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. For the past 120 years, numerous greatest artists in the world have presented their inspiring music at Carnegie Hall. To pick the threads of its proud history, Carnegie Hall strives to offer best-available performances to audiences in 2011. We've collected comprehensive concerts information to ensure that you don't miss some once-in-a-lifetime concerts.

Before we present the season highlights, you may browse all the events by date in 2011:

2010-2011 Events by Date

http://www.carnegiehall.org/SiteCode/Events/SeasonAtAGlance.aspx

2011-2012 Events by Date

http://www.carnegiehall.org/SiteCode/Events/NewSeasonAtAGlance.aspx

Season Highlights: In the remarkable year of 2011, Carnegie Hall has invited plenty of great artists such as violinist Christian Tetzlaff, singer-songwriter James Taylor, pianist-composer Brad Mehldau and Seiji Ozawa, the artistic director of a citywide festival called JapanNYC.

JapanNYC is a festival for New Yorkers to know the traditional and contemporary arts of Japan. Apart from classical music, JapanNYC also embraces a wide diversity of exhibitions covering butoh dance, manga, film, Noh theater and pop art exhibitions. The first part of this festival has been successfully completed in December 2010. And the second part of JapanNYC will last from March to April in 2011.

In honor of Carnegie Hall's 120th anniversary, James Taylor, the winner of five Grammy Awards, will host a very special Gala at the hall on April 12, 2011. At that time, audience can enjoy all the songs making him an American icon like "Fire and Rain", "Sweet Baby James" and "Carolina in My Mind". And you can expect some special guests including Barbara Cook, Steve Martin, Bette Midler, Dianne Reeves and more. Reserve gala benefit tickets at:

James Taylor Concert Tickets

http://www.carnegiehall.org/SiteCode/Purchase/SpecialEvents/SeatSelectionJamesTaylor.aspx

Christian Tetzlaff was named as "one of the most brilliant and inquisitive artists of the new generation" by the New York Times. In the 12th season of Carnegie Hall's Perspectives series, Christian Tetzlaff is invited to demonstrate his musical achievement and passion for arts. In 2011, Christian Tetzlaff concerts are presented on March 15, April 10, May 1, May 4 and May 5. Buy tickets at:

Christian Tetzlaff Concerts Tickets

https://www.carnegiehall.org/SiteCode/Purchase/SeatSelectionPerformance.aspx?startWorkflow=true&quickBuy=false&eventId=14333

Brad Mehldau is a beloved pianist-composer and the first jazz artist to hold The Richard and Barbara Debs Composer's Chair. He believes that art is able to raise up the everyday experience of life. His performances are a good channel to penetrate his insights and understanding of music. In 2011, Brad Mehldau concerts are presented on March 2, March 5, March 6 and March 11. Tickets can be purchased online:

Brad Mehldau Concerts Tickets

http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/sound_insights/topics/art_brad_mehldau_topic.html

We've just named some highlights in the first half year of 2011, you can check for more concerts at:

2011-2012 Season Highlights

http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/box_office/series/brochure/

Arts and concerts flourish during Carnegie Hall's historic 120th anniversary season. Want to access to the very best seats at the hall? You can subscribe to the 2011-2012 Season. Benefits of their subscribers include discounted tickets, privileged seating, partial payment plan, ticket exchange privileges and savings off parking, dining and etc.

Questions? Contact Carnegie Hall at 212-247-7800 or learn how to subscribe at:

How To Subscribe

http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/box_office/art_subscription_subscribe.html