Carnegie Hall is a world-renowned CONCERT hall located in New York City. It is known for hosting some of the most prestigious musical events in the world. A RECITAL is a performance of music by one or more soloists, usually without accompaniment. A CONCERT is a performance of music by one or more performers, usually with accompaniment. An ENCORE is an additional performance given after the main performance has ended. Tiered seating is a type of seating arrangement where the seats are arranged in rows on different levels. Recitals and concerts at Carnegie Hall often feature tiered seating. Zahn is a term used to describe the highest tier of seating in Carnegie Hall.