The Allen Room

This gives you an idea of the sumptuous setting for the concert.

The foyer

This is the back of the hall

And this was the view.  The backdrop was the window. You can see the stage with the music stands and chairs. Those bright lights on the left of centre are  traffic on Central Park South

Here's a detail of a lovely painting on the second foyer to the venue. It is from a painting especially commissioned by Life magazine in  1958 for an issue on American cultural life . The artist is Morgan Roberts and his work is exquisite.