New York Philharmonic Will Open Geffen Hall Two Years Ahead of Schedule
After decades of false starts, Covid-19 allowed a construction blitz on the $550 million David Geffen Hall.
The newly renovated David Geffen Hall will have wraparound seating, with a stage closer to every audience member.
Source: Cicada courtesy of Diamond Schmitt Architects
After decades of setbacks, the New York Philharmonic will finally perform in a gut-renovated concert hall in October.
“The key is—two years early—on budget and on schedule,” says a triumphant Deborah Borda, the president and chief executive officer of the New York Philharmonic, standing under a scaffold in what will be the completely revamped concert hall.