Performing at Carnegie Hall is also a way to introduce musicians to the world stage. The Kansas City Symphony Chorus, conducted by Arnold Epley, performed there in 2008. Classical KC’s own ...

He whipped out a harmonica and performed “One Foot in the Grave” to test “that Carnegie Hall reverb,” standing on the empty chairs as he moved about the stage with total freedom.

Great musicians and composers from Tchaikovsky to The Beatles have graced the stage at Carnegie Hall since the venue opened in 1891 on the corner of 57th Street and 7th Ave in Midtown Manhattan.

confidently surveying Carnegie Hall from its stage. “I don’t have time to be a larger star. I don’t have time to be any more than this night.” She stares at the empty seats, soon to be ...