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The 2,200-seat auditorium opened in 1962, and is the home of the New York Philharmonic . The facility, designed by Max Abramovitz, was originally named Philharmonic Hall and was renamed Avery Fisher Hall in honor of philanthropist Avery Fisher, who donated $10.5 million ($72 million today) to the orchestra in 1973.
Avery Fisher Hall is a world class venue for classical music, home to the New York Philharmonic. Learn about its history, design, acoustics and upcoming concerts in this independent guide.
14 de nov. de 2014 · The unusual agreement, announced on Thursday, is a significant turnaround from 12 years ago, when the family of Avery Fisher, the music philanthropist who gave $10 million in 1973 to support...
Avery Robert Fisher (March 4, 1906 – February 26, 1994) was an amateur violinist, a pioneer in the field of high fidelity sound reproduction, founder of the Philharmonic Radio Company and Fisher Electronics, and a philanthropist who donated millions of dollars to arts organizations and universities.
13 de oct. de 2022 · The vast, drab shoe box that the city knew as Avery Fisher Hall after 1973 — a few years before a major remodeling attempted to fix the acoustics that had been criticized since the building...
12 de oct. de 2022 · Originally slated to be completed in 2024 but fast-tracked due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s forced closure of Avery Fisher Hall, it was an intensely collaborative experience, the architects...
29 de nov. de 2012 · The New York Philharmonic seeks to transform the music hall with new proposals, after failing to raise funds for Foster+Partners' design. The project aims to improve acoustics, flexibility and intimacy for the orchestra and audience.
