NY Philharmonice Tests New Stage

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Philharmonic Tests a Stage Thrust Into the Audience

By ROBIN POGREBIN

Published: July 28, 2004

In the continuing quest for an Avery Fisher Hall with better acoustics, the New York Philharmonic and Lincoln Center are experimenting with a stage that would put the orchestra in the center of the auditorium surrounded by seats.

After its merger with Carnegie Hall fell through last year, the Philharmonic decided to pursue a major overhaul of Avery Fisher Hall in the existing structure. Building the stage out could simplify the renovation, allowing the Philharmonic to reduce its fund-raising burden and avoid being displaced during construction.

"It is a promising experiment," said Reynold Levy, president of Lincoln Center. "We have been working together to think through the best configuration."

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/28/arts/mus...U8xx4cHdCNlf6Bg