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Take a stroll past the Lincoln Center fountain or a little south, past the Carnegie Deli, and the fall stirrings of classical music in New York are inescapable. Unfortunately, so are the ticket prices. As concert halls open with black-tie galas and billboards advertise world-class soloists for the price of a Broadway show, it’s clear that live big-name classical concerts are as upper-crusty as ever. But all’s not lost if you’re living among the masses and still want to catch the masterworks live. Our great borough is home to some almost-professional orchestras that should more than scratch that Beethovian itch, and save you enough for the occasional digital big name (Yo-Yo Ma for $9.99 here). Read the rest of this entry »
