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Read about a favorite composer, gain insights into Carnegie Hall history, discover a new musical work, or download a Zoom background of our landmark building. Great articles that focus on a wide range of topics enlighten and delight.

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Bringing Context into the Concert Hall

Politics inevitably found a way into the works of composers like Bernstein and Shostakovich.

Five Things to Know About Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time

Five things you should know about Messiaen’s World War II–era chamber music masterpiece.

Six Jazz Classics and the Fight for Civil Rights

Learn about Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Nina Simone, and more with Carnegie Hall.

A Playlist for Family Time

Carnegie Hall teaching artist Emily Eagen curated this playlist to encourage parents to sing and move with their children.

From the Archives

The Joke

Carnegie Hall is the only performance venue with its own, ubiquitous joke. But, which version is the right one?

Beethoven’s String Quartets: A Short Guide

He wrote 16 string quartets, and they reveal his evolution as a composer and a man.

Work from Carnegie Hall

We’ve created a series of images from beautiful locations in our halls that make great backgrounds for your conference calls.

Lady Sings the Blues: Billie Holiday at Carnegie Hall

Billie Holiday’s 1956 concerts brought her autobiography to life.