Morton Feldman once said, “If I could only find a comfortable chair, I would rival Mozart.” I don’t know about that for myself. But what I do know is that I can’t give a rat’s ass about Mozart unless my ass is in a comfortable chair. While most people don’t even notice a good concert seat, anyone’s evening will be ruined by a bad one. So, here is my (totally subjective) ranking of concert seats in New York City, from best to worst.
At Tanglewood, Ozawa Hall's seats are roomy and comfortable; but beware the Shed! All wood, with shared thin armrests. And you have to stand up to make room for passing strangers frequently since the distance between the aisles is rather far. My guess: a greater percentage of audience members bring their own pillows there than to other venues (an informal survey).
Nice roundup! The New School's Tishman Auditorium is attractive and the acoustics are fine, but you're out of luck if you're tall (I'm 6'). If you want any legroom, you gotta sit in the front row.
At Tanglewood, Ozawa Hall's seats are roomy and comfortable; but beware the Shed! All wood, with shared thin armrests. And you have to stand up to make room for passing strangers frequently since the distance between the aisles is rather far. My guess: a greater percentage of audience members bring their own pillows there than to other venues (an informal survey).
I hadn't even thought of bringing my own pillow to a concert. That is brilliant.
They make compressible ones that can be crammed into a tote bag.
Ahh, Skirball seats in that big, cozy auditorium. Memories!
Nice roundup! The New School's Tishman Auditorium is attractive and the acoustics are fine, but you're out of luck if you're tall (I'm 6'). If you want any legroom, you gotta sit in the front row.