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David Geffen Hall
10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, United States
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Ga
Review №1

Excellent overall experience, saw the New Philharmonic preform Strauss Alpine sinfonie. It was absolutely mind blowing, it was my first Symphony and I will be coming back again.

Lo
Review №2

Wonderful place to see the NY Philharmonic. Seats are comfortable, every seat has a good view. Security is slow and creates long lines. We were allowed up 30 minutes before the show. Should have been letting people up earlier. Bathrooms are small and and there can be long lines for bathrooms and drinks at intermission. The best part about upstairs is stepping out in the outdoor balcony looking out over Lincoln Center. It’s a great spot for a picture. Try dinner downstairs and parking underneath. It’s convenient.

A.
Review №3

David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center is a phenomenal place to see a show. The view of the stage is great throughout, the acoustics are impeccable, and the quality of performances here (e.g. the New York Philharmonic) are world-renowned.

An
Review №4

Its part of Lincoln Center. Some issue with the elevator at the time, so Im going to say generally accessible for some, but I am am not assured by the way the situation was explained to me. Acoustics are still booming and the seating is cinema type velour. Its a hall, not going to argue Lincoln Center is legendary. Used to be called Avery Fisher Hall. What the name change for a pop culture icon does for the future is tough to say at this point.

ha
Review №5

Matthew Edward Hall is the hottest guy on Earth and his music and words are mind blowing!

Ju
Review №6

A fantastic symphony space with amazing acoustics. A staple of New York city culture. Beautiful place.

Am
Review №7

My friend and I visited this Hall to eat at the excellent restaurant there called The Kitchen, before we went to the Metropolitan Opera. The restaurant is excellent - we invariably order the salmon, which is always perfectly cooked and delicious, and the desserts are wonderful too.David Geffen Hall is also the main location for performances by The New York Philharmonic, and the Mostly Mozart festival, as well as the White Light Festival, and it is a wonderful concert Hall in which to attend concerts. It is spacious, well laid out, and comfortable. The acoustical elements were recently upgraded, and I find them quite impressive.Thus, this Hall receives five stars both for the restaurant and for the concerts!!!

An
Review №8

Mostly Mozart is a summer tradition in NYC. A beautiful and acoustically perfect place to enjoy fine classical music.

Bo
Review №9

Very nice music hall! Good room acoustic. But I personally think it can have better sound system for people sitting far a way.

Mr
Review №10

Superb performance quality, subpar acoustics, and poor service attitude staff, and extremely uncomfortable seating on the sides on upper levels where you have to unnaturally turn your neck to view the stage. A half of the side hallway on the second floor was blocked out by a temporary lounge which seriously block up the traffic outside of the mens room. A very inconsiderate setting.

Ja
Review №11

It was a pleasant experience. Our first time seeing the New York Philharmonic so there were high expectations given their reputation. Even more so given the nature of their performance that night - Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone. As long time, die-hard fans since childhood, the opportunity to see the movie with live music was ... well, magical. I hope they decide to do the rest of the films in the same fashion.

Fr
Review №12

A classic New York experience. The hall is iconic, the New York Philharmonic is one of the best in the world. Students tickets are available at a very reasonable price. Its a great way to spend an evening and fyi for those who worry about these things, casual dress is appropriate. Just enjoy the music.

Ek
Review №13

I noticed that the stuff in this place is very caring and polite with elderly people. It was a pleasure to see it. Thank you for your kindness and professionalism!

Da
Review №14

Pretty solid place to see the NY philharmonic performance. Reasonable pre show drinks also. Subway station is conveniently located under the hall so was especially nice during the evening downpour after the concert.

Ja
Review №15

Great venue. Seating in the boxes and be a little iffy if you want to see the stage and acoustics take a little bit if a hit.Personally, I prefer sitting in one of the center tier sections... if you can get the front row its fantastic.If youre 35 or under, dont miss the program they offer to get $35 tickets (available in most sections) when you buy 3 tickets. The tickets dont all need to be for the same show.

Ch
Review №16

Great venue to hear and see the amazing New York Philharmonic. The acoustics in the orchestra 2 section are good. The seats however are not staggered, so a if a tall person sits in front of you, the view is obstructed.

To
Review №17

Great location. Parking was in the building and very reasonable for NYC. The seats were very comfortable with seemingly more space then I have seen in other NYC theaters.

Cr
Review №18

One of the top music halls in town. Saw the London Symphony Orchestra perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 9. Inside not as fancy as The Met Opera, but great nevertheless. Tip: bathrooms on first tier floor have shorter lines ;)

Ri
Review №19

Home of the NY Philharmonic. Joop rules. Saw Fire in My Mouth. VERY powerful.

Do
Review №20

The concert was wonderful (Budapest Festival Orchestra Mahler program), but the hall itself needs refurbishing. Sight lines are terrible. I was in the Orchestra Row O. I could not see the solo featured vocalist because the seats are not staggered and there is no rake to the floor.

St
Review №21

Experienced the Philharmonics performance of The Messiah as a Christmas present to some of my family. What a thrill! A peak experience. Thank you for a perfectly executed symphony. Could not have been better. A memorable evening that will not be forgotten.

Pa
Review №22

The performance we saw was excellent. However the box seating leaves something to be desired, as the safety rail cuts through your filed of view. Its not bad, but is noticeable.

Ar
Review №23

Very nice hallOne of the best orchestra in the World

Cr
Review №24

Great hall for a great day. Congratulations Michelle. Great job Touro College and staff on site choice and smooth execution.

옥타
Review №25

One of the best music theaters you will find in the world. Awesome vibes, awesome people. You can find NYphil here, not much more to describe.Ive seen so many concerts, orchestras, but NYphils performance today is going to be in my heart for a long time

Ai
Review №26

This place was an experience. I got box seats, which were outstanding. (I couldnt see the tuba players, though, which made me very sad). The sound carried to my seat very well, and the whole show was an experience I wont soon forget.

Ro
Review №27

Beautiful. As a first time and possible only time I will ever be there. What an experience. The venue and the Philharmonic. WOW!

Ul
Review №28

Fantastic sound snd cosy chairs. The concert hall is great for classical music

Su
Review №29

Excellent hall, where I had the privilege of seeing Gustavo Dudamel conduct the NY Philharmonic. The sound was super and the seat, although in the third tier, allowed a decent view. After all, it was about the music.

Th
Review №30

Great, exciting first time experience. Dinner at the Kitchen was perfect. And of course the NY Philharmonic fantastic.

Ch
Review №31

Had a great night at David Geffen Hall. Look forward to coming back another day.

Ka
Review №32

Love this place all that time!!! My husband and I went here last night for enjoying NY Philharmonic orchestra. Last night they played Beethoven and Mozart. It was F A N T A S T I C !!! We really enjoyed that wellknowned classic music. Especially, it was the first snowy day of 2017 in nyc. For perfect dating place and music!

Ma
Review №33

We had an excellent time at the Mozart festival.

Ja
Review №34

The philharmonic is a wonderful experience. David Geffen Hall is a very special space for me. Would recommend.

Jo
Review №35

Excellent sound and the NY Philharmonic is just excellent. There is no other word. Beautiful performance drawn forth by the conductor, the orchestra was responsive and incredibly accurate, synchronized, just about perfect.

Ra
Review №36

First visit to Lincoln Center. Very ritzy and pricey outing, but glad I went. Love the fountains outside after the show on a moonlit night.

Jo
Review №37

Elegant, classy, and lavish. The acoustics are fantastic. The music sounds so layered, rich, and evocative. One doesnt need to be tight at the front to hear the music well. The venue itself is almost reason enough to come here. Its so grandiose and wondrous- fitting for a place that so radiantly appreciates music as the high art that it is.

Da
Review №38

New York Philharmonic Orchestra performed the great sound track of Home Alone. We stopped for dinner at the Kitchen, right in Geffen Hall. I had the the short ribs which was incredibly tender and juicy. Because I could not spot a real, real kitchen, I can only assume (I could be wrong - but no matter) my meal was microwaved. But it was so good, it could have come out of a French Horn, and I still would have enjoyed it. Id get it again. Happy holidays and Enjoy the show!

Si
Review №39

It was an awesome experience to hear the Philharmonic Orchestra live. They sounded so amazing.

El
Review №40

Splendid Philharmomic performance of Brittens Sea Interludes and Elgars Enigma Variations under the baton of Simone Young.

Fo
Review №41

Five star staff, the venue is nice, but as with most spaces, not enough toilets for women, line out the door and a short intermission make it a bit frustrating.

Le
Review №42

My question was how does one dress for a movie/orchestra event... I wore a suit but business casual would have been fine.

Pa
Review №43

Handels Messiah performed passionately and with such precision by the New York Philharmonic. How lucky we are to live in this city where art of this quality is accessible.

Sh
Review №44

Small and the seat is not well organized. I was easily blocked by the people in front of me.

Se
Review №45

Oasis in the concrete jungle. Never had a bad experience there. Always amazing program, amazing performances.

Je
Review №46

Well its the only game in town if your waiting to see a show... But they do not have enough seating and the cafe is overpriced. Otherwise, sure, its great.

Ri
Review №47

Magnificent sound. Magnificent site.There are not enough bathrooms to go around for intermission and the prices for food and beverages are insane.Parking there requires a second mortgage.Fountain in main plaza is beautiful...especially at night.

Do
Review №48

NY PHILHARMONIC is a top orchestra and the program of Mozart Respigi and Hayden was very pleasant. Seats in theatre could use upgrading.

Sh
Review №49

Fun night watching Psycho, the conductors intro was super fun and set the crowds mood for the evening. Excellent performance, maybe Trouble with Harry next autumn ;-)

So
Review №50

Home to the NY Philharmonic. Awesome!!

St
Review №51

Always a great place to see one of the best orchestras in the world.

Pa
Review №52

A great place to see the NY Philharmonic. couldnt have had a better night there!

Do
Review №53

Ive been to over 100 shows this year alone and checking out other venues is a huge deal for me. This venue was well ran and the bartenders were very quick and efficient in making drinks. The intimacy of the venue was a plus. Awesome place.

Ab
Review №54

It was my graduation and it was beautiful. Great for pictures.

Ti
Review №55

Great venue for symphony concerts. Good balance in the hall, and even seats on the side like ours afford good sight lines. As a first-time attendee, it was a bit confusing finding my way to my seat, but staff was quick to help.

S
Review №56

I work events here all the time. Very beautiful venue. Great views as well and definitely great to just walk around and enjoy during the summer

El
Review №57

Fantastic concert hall. For memorable experiences. We enjoyed an evening with the philharmonic.

Mi
Review №58

Went here for a Beethoven sympony in May! Didn’t even know who David Geffen was, until my family and I were searching up movies later on and realized the building was named after him. And it is a nice building indeed.

Jo
Review №59

One of the most impresive music halls of the world. Home of the New York Philarmonic Orchestra.

Pr
Review №60

David Geffen Hall is a part of Lincoln Center. Subway 1 is very convenient as it connects internally to the building, which is very helpful during winter.

Br
Review №61

Amazing hall with great accousts!

Al
Review №62

Awesome experience at the Phil....as always

Je
Review №63

The performances are amazing but the facility is in need of the pending renovation

Mi
Review №64

As a personal opinion as someone whos been on multiple tiers and on the orchestra floor, you know the seats that say view obstructed on the tiers? Theyre fine. There is no obstruction to your view.

Ki
Review №65

I highly recommend second tier center for a superb sound and great view of the entire orchestra!Never once have I been disappointed in a performance here!!

Ya
Review №66

Ah, the opera. The delicious food. The ambiance. Simply, divine. Buy your tickets early. Affordable chat and baggage check on the premises. Take a photo by the fountain. See Porgy & Bess. Posh attire. Dress up. Have fun.

Mi
Review №67

Performed here once. Cool place to listen music.

Ka
Review №68

I look forward to returning to the scene of a wonderfully memorable meal last night at Avra on 14 E 60th.Having systemic nickel allergy syndrome, dining out is fraught with pitfalls. Few in the Foodservice industry know anything about it.After explaining to my server why I needed my fish simple grilled with absolutely no other ingredients, he returned a while later with a concerned manager, Steven Muntean. Steven immediately Google information about my allergy and immediately printed out key information. He came over to learn more and to make absolutely sure that I would have a wonderful meal and enjoyable time in spite of my food limitations. His genuine interest and passion for fulfilling a great meal at Avra for every guest is a quality that ripples to all diners.Complimented by server, Abigail, who also lended her special class of genuine interest, the meal was sensational.The bronzino is unrivaled! The atmosphere is just as yummy. The consistency of all things wonderful is why I had to write this and say thank-you to Steve, Abigail and the entire Avra establishment.Karen Hope Moss

Le
Review №69

Professional Performing Arts High School Choir prior to the Handels Messiah Sing In

Ed
Review №70

Love the NY Philharmonic! Great venue to see them perform.

Jo
Review №71

If you love classical music, the New York Philharmonic rehearsals are the best deal around at $22 per ticket.

Ca
Review №72

Its a beautiful hall home to an amazing orchestra, but dont sit in the back of the orchestra because the hall is very dead. Try sitting in a box, the high brass, piano, and woodwinds cut through really well. The sound is a lot clearer from the box, even though its further back than middle/back orchestra. Highly recommend going, just dont have high hopes for the acoustics of this place, focus on the musicians instead and you wont be disappointed.

Ju
Review №73

I really enjoyed the performance here. Nice place to visit at Lincoln Center.

Na
Review №74

A magical venue with performers to match. The music is a pleasure as well as the area - Lincoln Square is one of the most beautiful places in the city. Will come back soon!

An
Review №75

The hall is gorgeous and the performances were epic.

D
Review №76

Love the venue. Walk outside the theatre and take plenty of pics by the water fountain.

th
Review №77

Very comfy with half price drinks!

Ch
Review №78

This is onces of NYC best concerts halls, always try to get ticket while in NYC, always very affordable. The whole see is nice

Al
Review №79

Classic hall. Reasonably good acoustics.

A.
Review №80

Excellent experience. Great performance.

No
Review №81

Went to the rehearsal of the Mozart Festival. The orchestra was phenomenal and the soprano was wonderfully divine. The arias were crisp and heavenly smooth. They served refreshments before the performances and the restrooms were clean and accessible. Very comfortable seating. The check in process was effortless.

Jo
Review №82

LINCOLN CENTRE IS BY FAR THE BEST EXPERIENCE TO BE HAD!!!

Pe
Review №83

The music sounds incredible.

Ed
Review №84

Very nice theater in Lincoln center. It does not seem cut out for classical, but is probably good for other music.

Ky
Review №85

It might not be the most cutting-edge or fanciest but it stands where it stands—quietly but powerfully.

pe
Review №86

Unbelievable experience today. My daughter and I got exceptional treatment by the staffing for the college fair. Thanks for the great day!

Ma
Review №87

Always a pleasure whenever Im here

Da
Review №88

So much culture. The sound is not as good on the top balconies but maybe thats just all in your head.

Ma
Review №89

Very clean. Good lighting. Easy stage viewing from anywhere. Seating is dated with very limited space

Ma
Review №90

Im not sure if Im rating the hall itself, or the performance(s) I saw in it. Either way, The hall is very goregous on the outside, even if a little plain on the inside. The New York Philharmonic of course is fantastic all the time, and if you ever have a chance to go, you should absolutely take it.

yo
Review №91

Very disappointed with the balcony seats. They were uncomfortable and view was horrible.

Ri
Review №92

Wonderful venue to see Mostly Mozart (and any other concert, Im sure)!

Er
Review №93

Its a pretty nice hall and architecturally interesting from the exterior, however their process for dealing with a large crowd of people trying to enter the theater leaves a lot to be desired. They appeared to be understaffed and the process was extremely chaotic.

Ju
Review №94

Great place to watch football on Sundays. friendly staff and cheap drinks. Im a giants fan and this is only the second giants bar I know of. great drink specials and friendly staff

Je
Review №95

Very nice my first time there I love it

Ke
Review №96

Lousy acoustics and impossible bathrooms. Great performers.

Ti
Review №97

Great big space for pop up magazine! The staff are kind, welcoming and helpful. Be prepared to go through a metal detector and wait on long lines for drinks. Event was a success and the space is nice and large for socializing and meeting new people.

Vi
Review №98

I had the best time here. I rode that bull soo many times since there wasnt really anyone really waiting for it! It was awesome! It wasnt crowded that Election Tuesday, but I was definitely having the best time with my friends. Drinks were cheap and everyone seemed really cool and friendly.Oh, and they gave me a free cowboy hat for riding the bull! What up! Going to go back there this weekend! Woot!

Ad
Review №99

We saw a circus next to the hall. Big Apple Circus came back for show after bankruptcy. This show has been our annual go to spot with kids. Grandma clown this year was unique. The trapeze show was jaw dropping. Kids loved the animals. Horses, ponies and dogs were a fun to watch. There was food outside. Come early for closer seats. Some fortunate audiences even got to participate with the clown.

Pa
Review №100

The NY Philharmonic didnt disappoint, went for a Phil the Hall performance and what a great way to bring world class performance to the masses

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  • Address:10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, United States
  • Site:http://lincolncenter.org/venue/david-geffen-hall
  • Phone:+1 212-875-5030
Categories
  • Concert hall
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
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