Carnegie Hall, the First One Hundred Years
- ISBN-10
- 0810907739
- ISBN-13
- 9780810907737
- Category
- Music / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
- Pages
- 263
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1987
- Publisher
- Abrams
- Authors
- Michael Walsh, Richard Schickel
Description
The first fully illustrated history of Carnegie Hall, published to coincide with its 100th anniversary, documents the central role of Carnegie Hall in the cultural life of America. 350 illustrations, more than 50 in full color.
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