Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker
Carnegie Hall
The Music Hall founded by Andrew Carnegie in New York City opened on May 5, 1891 with a concert conducted by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It quickly became known simply as “Carnegie Hall,” in honor of its donor.
Among musicians, appearing at Carnegie Hall is the test of greatness. Famous
soloists such as Isaac Stern and Artur Rubenstein have played there and as well
as famous orchestras led by famous conductors such as the Boston Symphony and
the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. There is a famous saying that goes, “How
do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice!”
In 1986, Carnegie Hall was in serious need of renovation and it was feared
that the building would be torn down. However, thanks to many generous donors
and the leadership of Isaac Stern, it was saved and the Main Hall and Recital
Hall were refurbished. In 2003, a new concert space was opened on the lower
level, returning the Hall to its founder’s vision of three great halls
of varying sizes under one roof.
Today, Carnegie Hall presents more than 190 concerts each year, from orchestral
performances, chamber music, recitals and choral music to folk, world, musical
theatre and jazz. Continually building on its tradition of excellence and innovation,
Carnegie Hall remains one of the world’s premier concert venues.
An
Animated History
See the history of this remarkable hall in a visit with Gino, the Carnegie Hall
cat.
Track list:
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1, third movement
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite: Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy
Gershwin: American in Paris
Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
Prokofiev: Classical Symphony
Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever
Wagner: Die Meistersinger: Overture
Benny Goodman: Sing, Sing, Sing
Cesar Espejo: Airs Tziganes
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