Aeolian Hall, Former concert venue and office building in Midtown Manhattan, United States.
Aeolian Hall is an 18-story building from 1912 on West 42nd Street with limestone facades and Renaissance decorative elements. It originally housed office spaces and a concert hall with about 1,100 seats that served as a gathering place for musicians and classical music audiences.
The building was completed in 1912 as the fourth headquarters of the Aeolian Company, a manufacturer of pianos and musical instruments. The concert hall quickly became a preferred venue for world premieres but ceased operations in 1927.
The hall was an important venue for classical music and attracted renowned performers from around the world. Visitors could experience world-class concerts that shaped the musical tastes of the 1920s era.
The building is located near Bryant Park with good transit connections and sits centrally in Midtown Manhattan. Access is straightforward to find, but note that the building now serves as an educational institution and is not open for public concerts.
George Gershwin presented the world premiere of Rhapsody in Blue here on February 12, 1924, a work that blends jazz music with classical composition. This performance marked a turning point in American music history.
Location: Manhattan
Architects: Warren and Wetmore
GPS coordinates: 40.75444,-73.98219
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47
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