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David Geffen Hall

Concert Hall, Performing Arts Venue, and Auditorium

Lincoln Square, New York

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David Geffen Hall

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Ranked #10 for concert halls in New York
The folks at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group like this place. Would you agree?
"3rd tier about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way back from the Orchestra stage."(6 Tips)
"NY Philharmonic concert at Avery Fisher Hall!"(6 Tips)
"Free admission to rehearsals if you have a friend with membership :)"(3 Tips)
"Handel's Messiah was excellent!"(2 Tips)

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HISTORYApril 19, 2013
Designed by Max Abramovitz, the hall opened in 1962 as Philharmonic Hall, as the new home concert venue of the New York Philharmonic, after the orchestra moved from Carnegie Hall.
Daeic ChangDecember 22, 2014
This is a gorgeous part of NY, each time I come there's something new and exciting to hear!! Bar staff had not poured the inverval drink so would have been quicker to buy at the interval.
Wilson ZhouDecember 23, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Home of New York Philharmonic and lots of Lincoln center performance. The program performed here are audience focused and well designed to educate. Down to earth design for a pure taste of music.
Upvoted Feb 16
MaggieApril 19, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Two ways to get cheaper tix: (1) NY Philharmonic’s student rush program (up to 2 tix for $18/ea, though seats aren’t great); (2) Groupmuse mailing list, w/ occasional great deals/seats for $20/ea
Concert Ticket AgencyOctober 1, 2012
Avery Fisher Hall is located at the northern end of the Lincoln Center Plaza. Amazing acoustics. Catch the NY Philharmonic or another live performance w/killer acoustics.
eric bornemannAugust 12, 2020
Great venue to see the NY Phil or any of the traveling orchestras that Linc Inc brings in. Nice outdoor terrace as well.
Craig PilantApril 12, 2013
Best seats are 2nd and 3rd tier about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way back from the Orchestra stage.
Cecília AkOctober 18, 2013
If you like classical music, you must experience a NY Philharmonic concert at Avery Fisher Hall!
ZenFoodsterDecember 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Violinist Itzhak Perlman & pianist Rohan De Silva playing Vivaldi's Sonata for violin & continuo, Schumann's Fantasiestücke, Beethovan's sonata for violin & piano no7, & Ravel's Sonata in G Major
Anna OhareDecember 3, 2014
Get there early if you're seeing a show! Beautiful theaters.
Terrell HolmesJune 4, 2010
Awesome space. Take a minute to notice how the noise of the main lobby is dampened when you reach the next floor, the mainentrance of the theater. Take a sec to appreciate the period wood paneling.
Jeffrey LoFebruary 4, 2016
The additional men's restrooms are one floor up.
Teri RushkaAugust 18, 2014
A real piece of history here. Not many bad seats ... stay away from first few orchestra rows and you'll be fine. Check out the plaza.
ZenFoodsterOctober 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Alan Gilbert conducting NY philharmonic w/ pianist Yefmin Bronfman playing Bartók's piano concerto no 3, BB 127. Also, Bruckner's symphony no 8 in C minor
Will HarahanSeptember 15, 2018
The seats have ample leg room but are squeezed together from left to right more snugly than most theaters.
ShilonDecember 1, 2014
DCINY's Messiah Refreshed - Sir E. Goossens's Orchestration with Jonathan Griffith Conducting, a great way to start the season.
Yaminie PatodiaApril 27, 2011
Check for the schedule of open rehearsals. $20 tickets only for an morning show. And you can get a great spot to sit as well.
Diana PardueAugust 4, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Reserve intermission drinks in advance!
Michael Fox-RabinovitzJuly 19, 2016
Used to he Avery Fisher hall, large concert space good quality and feel.
The Corcoran GroupJanuary 7, 2011
If you can, go see a rehearsal performance on most Thursday mornings throughout the season for only $18!
ZenFoodsterMarch 11, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Composer John Adams (turning 70) speaking before NY Philharmonic playing "Absolute Jest, for String Quartet & Orchestra" + "Harmonielehre." Brilliant!
Stu ChamberlainDecember 31, 2015
Been here 5+ times
What's good here? The greatest music in the world! Also extremely attentive customer service.
TKDNovember 16, 2012
Students have a great discount to same day tickets. Show your ID and you are all set - $ 13.50 plus Facility Fee "Student Rush"
Yulia LukyanchikovaNovember 20, 2022
Been here 5+ times
New York Philharmonic reopened! love this hall!
Mark GazdikSeptember 8, 2011
Upper Tier restrooms: on T2 2 ladies rooms on left side of boxes (facing the stage), another on rt side and 1 men's room (signs on the left direct men down 1 level). T3 ladies' on left, men's on rt.
DoraJuly 23, 2010
Introduce kids to symphonic music at the Young People’s Concerts (ages 6 to 12). Arrive early for Kidzone Live! where kids can try instruments and play musical games.Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Nicholas WhiteSeptember 9, 2011
I urge you not to drink anything up to two hours before a concert. Restroom lines at intermission are incredible.
IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 11, 2011
Home of America's oldest orchestra by nearly 40 yrs. Philharmonic's 1st concert was in 1842. Perform about 180 concerts per yr. Simon & Garfunkel recorded live album here in 1967. More info in blog. Read more
ZenFoodsterMay 4, 2017
Been here 5+ times
My last time seeing conductor Alan Gilbert! NY Philharmonic playing Schoenberg's "A Survivor from Warsaw, Op. 46" + Beethoven's Symphony No 9.
amNewYorkJune 20, 2012
SUMMER 2012: The Kravis Prize Concert: Yo-Yo Ma Plays Dutilleux (JUNE 26) -- The inaugural honoree of the Marie-Josée Kravis Prize for New Music is French composer Henri Dutilleux.
Lincoln CenterNovember 18, 2011
From the Archives: On September 18, 1973, Philharmonic Hall was renamed Avery Fisher Hall in honor of a generous donation made by Avery Fisher.
Brent UnkrichMay 11, 2015
Ask for Siobhan at the door😉
Mike BloombergMay 20, 2013
Yesterday, I was here to deliver the Commencement address for the New York Law School Class of 2013: http://bit.ly/12LZrJR
Alyssa BereznakJuly 15, 2015
nice tix if you can get 'em
Samuel BotsteinMarch 5, 2011
Get front row seats if you're interested in conducting, want to hear inner string parts, or just want to enjoy the music with legroom. More than the bulkhead on a plane.
Alphonzo TerrellApril 6, 2014
It is beautiful day and our faces are shining.
Sonny DatoyAugust 15, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Frankly, the NY Phil deserves a better home. Make it happen, Alan Gilbert!
N AvedisSeptember 24, 2018
Beautiful! Wonderful acoustics!
angela gaylorFebruary 19, 2016
Very beautiful. Wish they had a better cafe setup here. The Nespresso machine sucks :(
Time Out New YorkSeptember 10, 2010
Flex your underutilized highbrow muscles! Catch Wynton Marsalis's new "Swing Symphony" on opening night (Sept 22) or renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman performing Mendelsson (Sept 22-28).
Nicole SerratoreFebruary 17, 2015
Don't sit in row QQ if you are short. Hard to see over row in front
Ingrid NagyNovember 11, 2013
We saw open seats at a concert that looked completely sold out
Tom GruenthalJanuary 22, 2012
12$ rush tickets with a student ID online. that or 90$ for good seats...DO IT!
Steve HaweeliDecember 31, 2009
If you have to leave early, that's ok - do so between sets but watch the performance on the CC TV just outside the auditorium until you MUST go.
Florence HSeptember 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Don't clap between movements!
Miguel GonzalezMarch 31, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Walk beyond the box office area (either side) to enter at the ticket taker for immediate access to the elevators
Michelle BMay 21, 2012
Free admission to rehearsals if you have a friend with membership :)
Luis ZambranoSeptember 29, 2013
Experience it! The NY Philharmonic!
Ethan FixellJune 16, 2013
Don't come here after a few drinks and too much sun. You will pass the f@ck out!
Tina ParkFebruary 12, 2011
Leave your cameras at home, or leave them at coat-check for $1.

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