Lincoln Center
New York Phil’s Latest Renovation Plan Seems To Have Been Worth Waiting For
Wed, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
On Monday, the New York Philharmonic (NYP) and Lincoln Center announced what appears to be the actual renovation plan and design for the Philharmonic’s new hall. While observers have been conditioned to assume the organization’s are more likely crying wolf than renovation, it seems that the latest rendition is likely to stick. That’s a good
You’ll Have To Wait A Little (Lot?) Longer For NY Phil’s Much Needed Hall Renovation
Mon, Oct 10, 2017
by Drew McManus
On 10/3/2017, the Lincoln Center and the New York Philharmonic released a joint press release announcing their decision to “re-envision the strategy that will steer the forthcoming renovations of David Geffen Hall.” Lincoln Center’s 210-word press statement provided few details. New York, NY (October 3, 2017) — After a concentrated period of deep review and
The Hall Formerly Known As Avery Fisher Has A New Name
Thu, Mar 3, 2015
by Drew McManus
Barely four months after announcing The Hall Formerly Known As Avery Fisher (THFAAF) was up for naming rights dibs, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts found a taker. According to an article by Robin Pogrebin in the 3/4/2015 edition of New York Times, the naming rights are going to cover approximately 1/5 of the
The Hall Formerly Known As Avery Fisher
Fri, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
The Lincoln Center finally released the names of the acoustician and theater designer firms, Akustiks and Fisher Dachs Associates, tasked with the massive Avery Fisher Hall renovation. The 11/13/2014 edition of the New York Times published an excellent article by Robin Pogrebin which reports that an actual design has yet to be determined and that
The Programmatic Lightness Of Being