If This Hall Could Talk
From Carnegie Hall, Sound Made Public, and WQXR
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Horowitz’s Nails
Vladimir Horowitz only performed on a specific spot of the Carnegie Hall stage. Hear how stagehands remembered the placement in this episode. Aug 8, 2024
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Woman Suffrage Party Convention Booklet and Button
Learn how a series of meetings at Carnegie Hall in the early 20th century contributed to the evolving national dialogue on women’s rights in the United States. Jul 25, 2024
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Benny Goodman’s Clarinet
Learn about Benny Goodman’s 1938 Carnegie Hall debut and hear how his clarinet played a key role in the creation of the Hall’s Rose Museum. Jul 11, 2024
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Carnegie Hall’s Rock T-Shirt
Hear how some of the most famous rock and pop music acts reshaped Carnegie Hall’s identity during the 1960s and ‘70s — including a bold change to ushers’ attire. Jun 27, 2024
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Ella Fitzgerald’s Glasses
Celebrate the musical legacy and singular style of Ella Fitzgerald, a Carnegie Hall icon who performed at the Hall more than 40 times between 1947 and 1991. Jun 13, 2024
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert Flyer
Discover the roles that the Rat Pack and other artists played in supporting Dr. King and his Southern Christian Leadership Conference at a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. May 30, 2024
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Carnegie Hall’s 1891 Opening Night Ticket
Travel back to Carnegie Hall’s 1891 Opening Night concert. This episode explores what made Andrew Carnegie’s Music Hall unlike any concert venue and how it remains one of a kind today. May 16, 2024
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Judy Garland’s Autographed Album Cover
Delve into the life of Judy Garland, whose magnificent and complex character, fascinating public and private personas, and landmark 1961 concert made her a Carnegie Hall icon. May 2, 2024
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