Concert hall, built 1890-1891 by William Burnett Tuthill. Funded by the American industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919). The building includes three halls:

Isaac Stern Auditorium: Opened 5 May 1891 as "Music Hall" with a concert conducted by P. I. Tchaikovsky. 1986 renovation and interior alterations by James Polshek (acoustical consultant: Abraham Melzer). 1989 interior alterations by James Polshek (acoustical consultants: Kirgegaard & Associates). 1996 named in honour of the American violinist, Isaac Stern (1920-2001). Used for symphonic concerts, jazz concerts, and various other events. 2804 seats.

Joan and Sanford I. Weill Recital Hall: Opened 1891 as "Chamber Music Hall". 1986 renovations. 1986 renamed in honour of the sponsor and Chairman of the Board of Carnegie Hall, Sanford I Weill and his wife, Joan. Used for recitals, chamber concerts, lectures and other events. 268 seats.

Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall: Opened 1891 as "Recital Hall". 1898 leased to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, subsequently used as a theatre. In the 1960s converted to an arts cinema. 1997-2003 major rebuilding and conversion to a concert hall and auditorium. 2003 renamed in honour of the sponsor and Carnegie Hall Vice Chairman, Arthur Zankel and his wife, Judy. Used for concerts, lectures, and other events. 650 seats.

Notable world premieres:

• Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 "From The New World" (16 Dec 1893)
• Richard Strauss: Sinfonia Domestica (21 Mar 1904)
• George Gershwin: Concerto in F (3 Dec 1925)
• Arnold Schönberg: Chamber Symphony No. 2 op. 38 (15 Dec 1940)
• Arnold Schönberg: Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte op. 41 (23 Nov 1944)

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