Norman S. Benzaquen Hall
SIZE:1,610 square feet (46' 1"W x 35' 6"D)
CAPACITY:85
Benzaquen Hall (West view) — Photo: Francis Dzikowski
Ensemble rehearsal in Benzaquen Hall
Concert performance in Benzequen Hall
Benzaquen Hall Steinway D 9-foot grand piano — Photo: Francis Dzikowski
Ensemble rehearsal in Benzaquen Hall
Orchestra rehearsal Benzequen Hall
Recording session in Benzaquen Hall
Features
- Large, column-free space
- Vaulted ceilings
- Hardwood floor
- Steinway D 9-foot grand piano
- Tables, orchestra chairs, music stands, & conductor's podium
About
Benzaquen Hall is ideal for chamber orchestra and chorus rehearsals and recording projects, as well as chamber music performances. It is also a unique setting for intimate parties, product launches, panel discussions, staff retreats, and press conferences.
Located in New York City at the nexus of the Javits Center, Hudson Yards, Hell’s Kitchen, Penn Station, and Times Square in midtown-Manhattan, Benzaquen Hall at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music is centrally located near public transportation, parking, hotels, restaurants, and shops.
Other Spaces
SIZE:3,465 square feet (63' W x 55' 7" D)
CAPACITY:250
- Large column-free space
- Vaulted ceilings
- Hardwood floor
- Theatrical rigging and lighting
- Active Acoustic design by E-Coustic Systems
- Steinway D 9-foot grand piano
- Tables, orchestra chairs, music stands, & conductor's podium
- Lawo 200+ channel mc2-56 mixing console
- Dual 128 channel Protools HDX Rec/Editing/Mixing
- Full video playback for Film & TV post-audio mixing
- FO connectivity for external streaming/remote rec
- Francis Manzella Design
- In-house recording services provided by Audiosmith Digital Solutions
- Dolby-certified control room
SIZE:13' 4" W x 16' 8" D
- Steinway Model M piano
- High-speed internet and phone lines
- Music stands
- Chairs, Table, and Sofa (available upon request)