Carnegie Hall Treasures
- ISBN-10
- 0061703672
- ISBN-13
- 9780061703676
- Category
- Music
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-04-19
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Authors
- Tim Page, Carnegie Hall
Description
More than 200 rare photographs and 30 removable facsimiles of collectible memorabilia Carnegie Hall Treasures is the story of the world's most famous musical institution. Ten thematic chapters—from vocalists, conductors, and composers to rock and folk performers—offer a wealth of visuals of the jazz, world, classical, and popular musicians who've graced the Carnegie Hall stages, accompanied by informative, entertaining anecdotes by Pulitzer Prize–winning music writer Tim Page and Carnegie Hall.
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