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Date: October 19, 2012
Ages: All Ages

Address:
57th St. & Seventh Ave.

Phone: 212-247-7800
Website: www.carnegiehall.org

Description: Founded by Sir Georg Solti, the World Orchestra for Peace comprises principals and section players from the various orchestras with which this legendary conductor had an association. On this concert, the orchestra, led by Valery Gergiev, celebrates Solti's centenary with Lady Solti, alumni of the Solti Accademia and Solti Foundation US, and bass Rene Pape.

Venue Description: Carnegie Hall, renowned universally as one of the most prestigious venues in the US for classical and popular music, distinguished by its beauty, history and majestic acoustics, brings extraordinary music and musicians to its three stages year-round. In addition to hosting classical music and symphony performances, vocal recitals, music festivals, and multicultural world music, Carnegie Hall provides education programs and fosters the future of music through the cultivation of new works, artists, and audiences.

Carnegie Hall is located at 881 Seventh Ave. (between West 56th and 57th streets) in Midtown Manhattan, two blocks south of Central Park. A limited number of student/senior citizen discount tickets, priced at $10, are available for select Carnegie Hall presentations in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. The tickets go on sale at the Box Office at 12pm on the day of the performance until one hour before concert time. $10 tickets for Weill Recital Hall events, subject to availability, go on sale one hour before concert time. There are also a limited number of partial-view seats, priced at $10, which are available for Carnegie Hall presentations that take place in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, excluding Carnegie Hall Family Concerts and gala events. These tickets are available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis at the Carnegie Hall Box Office only, starting at 12pm on the day of the performance. Carnegie Hall is wheelchair-accessible and provides assistive-listening devices free of charge as well as large print programs for Carnegie Hall presentations. Patrons in wheelchairs may make arrangements through the House Manager's Office at 212-903-9605.

For more information, visit carnegiehall.org.

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