"This is the only city in the world that has the facilities, the audience and the ambiance for such a festival," said Avery Fisher.

When I arrived at Avery Fisher the next morning, musicians were pouring in from the suburbs, where many of them live.

Not long after Avery Fisher was completed, the order of problems and solutions had reversed.

Avery Fisher is just, well, a hall: to get there, you take the No. 1 train.

In that regard, Avery Fisher has done a yeoman's job.

Not Avery Fisher: it had a city to entertain.

These were everyday events that made sense in the more familial environs of Avery Fisher.

Avery Fisher made his fortune selling stereos to audiophiles in search of perfect sound.

Kennedy's recital at Avery Fisher fills out the picture.

Avery Fisher will celebrate his 85th birthday tomorrow by giving a gift.

"This is the only city in the world that has the facilities, the audience and the ambiance for such a festival," said Avery Fisher.

When I arrived at Avery Fisher the next morning, musicians were pouring in from the suburbs, where many of them live.

Not long after Avery Fisher was completed, the order of problems and solutions had reversed.

Avery Fisher is just, well, a hall: to get there, you take the No. 1 train.

In that regard, Avery Fisher has done a yeoman's job.

Not Avery Fisher: it had a city to entertain.

These were everyday events that made sense in the more familial environs of Avery Fisher.

Avery Fisher made his fortune selling stereos to audiophiles in search of perfect sound.

Kennedy's recital at Avery Fisher fills out the picture.

Avery Fisher will celebrate his 85th birthday tomorrow by giving a gift.