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    Carnegie Hall at 125: Richard Gere, Yo-Yo Ma and friends celebrate

    Some of the music world’s biggest stars gathered in New York to wish happy 125th birthday to an iconic venue.

    1. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala

      1. A legendary stage for music

      125 years to the day since Carnegie Hall first opened its doors in 1891, a galaxy of music stars got together for an all-star gala benefit concert. Photo: Steven Henry/Getty

    2. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala Renee Fleming

      2. Renée Fleming

      The superstar singer took to the Carnegie Hall stage to sing Richard Strauss's deeply moving 'Morgen' and Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'. Photo: Steven Henry/Getty

    3. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala Yo-Yo Ma James Taylor

      3. James Taylor and Yo-Yo Ma

      Singer-songwriter James Taylor sang The Beatles' 'Here Comes the Sun' accompanied on cello by none other than Yo-Yo Ma. Photo: Steven Henry/Getty

    4. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala Itzhak Perlman

      4. Itzhak Perlman

      World-famous violinist Itzhak Perlman performed at the Carnegie Hall 125th Anniversary Gala on 5 May 2016 in New York City. Photo: Steven Henry/Getty

    5. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala sixties Beatles Rolling Stones

      5. Remembering the Swinging Sixties

      Actor Richard Gere pays tribute to some of the huge names that have appeared at Carnegie Hall. Photo: Steven Henry/Getty

    6. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala

      6. Richard Gere

      Richard Gere was the host of the 125th Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall. Photo: Steven Henry/Getty

    7. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala Gerhswin

      7. Remembering George Gershwin

      One of Carnegie Hall's most famous former performers was honoured during the 125th Birthday Gala. Singer Michael Feinstein sang and played Gershwin's 'Strike Up the Band'.

    8. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala Richard Gere Itzhak Perlman

      8. Richard Gere and friends

      Richard Gere has got his hands on a cello. Legendary opera star Marilyn Horne has got her hands on Itzhak Perlman. Photo: Steven Henry/Getty

    9. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala Isabel Leonard

      9. Isabel Leonard

      The mezzo-soprano gave a lusty performance of the Habeñera from Bizet's 'Carmen.' Photo: Steven Henry/Getty

    10. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala Michael Feinstein Isabel Leonard

      10. Isabel Leonard and Michael Feinstein

      Mezzo meets crooner in a joyful moment from the Carnegie Hall 125th anniversary gala concert. Photo: Steven Henry/Getty

    11. Carnegie Hall 125 birthday gala

      11. Thank you for the music

      All the performers came onto Carnegie Hall's stage for the encore of 'The Joint is Really Jumpin' in Carnegie Hall,' made famous by Judy Garland. Is that Lang Lang turning the music for Emanuel Ax? Photo: Steven Henry/Getty

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