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Kaufman Center is the creative community for listeners, learners and performers—people who want music in their lives. Kaufman Center is home to Merkin Concert Hall, Lucy Moses School (New York’s largest community arts school) and the Special Music School (a New York City public school for musically gifted children). Kaufman center brings together music education and performance for students and audiences of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels, combining the finest music education for children and adults with boldly innovative yet intimate concert experiences spanning a wide range of music. Many free concerts are held in the Ann Goodman Recital Hall.

The 2010-11 Tuesday Matinees series at Merkin Concert Hall presents some of the brightest young classical stars from around the world. The longest-running series at Merkin Concert Hall, Tuesday Matinees presents young classical artists in the early stages of their professional careers. With pianists, violinists, string quartets, cellists and everyone in between, these afternoon concerts highlight some of the best new talents throughout the classical music world.

• Directions: Subway: 1 to 66th Street-Lincoln Center

• ADA Compliant Restrooms
• Box Office
• Coat Check
• Disability Access: Fully accessible
• Disability Assistance: Infrared hearing devices in Merkin Concert Hall
• Space Rental: Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side near Lincoln Center, the 450-seat Merkin Concert Hall and 100-seat Ann Goodman Recital Hall are available for rent. Reception spaces, film screening capability and state-of-the art recording facilities are available.

Get involved with Kaufman Center

• Donations through Kaufman Center's Web site