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Patti LuPone closed her Carnegie Hall show with a fiery call to protect Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center from President Trump, urging fans to spread the word that the arts institution must remain standing. The moment mirrored public outcries from Tyne Daly (and Betty Buckley) against Trump, as Trump asserts he won’t tear the Center down while renovations proceed.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin's journey to conducting the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year’s concert was marked by a last-minute replacement of Valery Gergiev amid geopolitical tensions, a grueling schedule, and a series of intense performances that strengthened his relationship with the orchestra, culminating in his conducting debut at this prestigious event.
A tribute show at Carnegie Hall honored the late Irish songwriters Sinéad O’Connor and Shane MacGowan, featuring a stacked cast of friends and family performing their iconic songs. The event aimed to capture the enduring power and outsized personalities of both artists, with performances ranging from political interpretations to euphoric renditions. Sinéad O’Connor’s daughter, Roisin Waters, delivered an emotional performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U," while the closing suite of songs highlighted the immortal quality of their work, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.
The December 16, 2023 episode of 'Wait Wait' was recorded live at Carnegie Hall in New York City, featuring host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, and special guest Bethenny Frankel. The show included panel questions, a game of Bluff the Listener, and a quiz on animal husbandry for Frankel. The panelists also discussed topics such as White Claw, trapping a man, and the resurgence of CDs.
Riccardo Muti, the former conductor and current music director emeritus for life of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, showcased the ensemble's power and finesse in a two-night engagement at Carnegie Hall. Under Muti's direction, the orchestra delivered strong yet nimble performances of works by Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Strauss, and Glass. The orchestra's cohesion and technical mastery were evident, with tasteful instrumental solos and a balance of ardor and neatness. While the soloist in Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto had a subpar showing, Muti's interpretation and the orchestra's plush power shone through. The encores, drawn from Italian opera, provided a showcase for Muti's specialty and allowed the ensemble to revel in their performance.