Carnegie Hall

/ ˈkɑːnəɡɪ /

noun

1. a famous concert hall in New York (opened 1891); endowed by Andrew Carnegie

Carnegie Hall

1. A concert hall, world-famous for its acoustics, in New York City .

Notes

Carnegie Hall was the home of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra for many years. When the orchestra announced in 1959 that it was moving to a new building, plans were made to tear Carnegie Hall down. Because of the efforts of the violinist Isaac Stern and other artists, however, it has been preserved as a concert hall.

Example Sentences

The former president’s supporters parked their souped-up pickup trucks covered in tacky decals and flags outside Carnegie Hall, blasting Kid Rock music and holding styrofoam busts poorly made up to look like Griffin.

From Salon

“The worst part of trying to take your own life is waking up and finding out you weren’t successful,” Griffin told her Carnegie Hall audience, who responded with equal parts shock and laughter.

From Salon

Carnegie Hall: Picture the Hollywood Bowl without the hills, the stars, the breeze or bring-your-own alcohol.

From Los Angeles Times

Phil to Carnegie Hall for three concerts, including the Mexican program with Lafourcade.

From Los Angeles Times

Phil — in addition to the two dates at the Hollywood Bowl, she’s scheduled to perform with the orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York City next month.

From Los Angeles Times