Welcome to The DiMenna Center for Classical Music

Credit Eric Weiss
Credit Francis Dzikowski/Esto, Courtesy of H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture
Charles Grossman Lounge, Credit Francis Dzikowski/Esto, Courtesy of H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture
Robert & Jean Ashton Music Library, Credit Francis Dzikowski/Esto, Courtesy of H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture

Conveniently located in midtown Manhattan at 450 West 37th Street, Suite 502 (map), The DiMenna Center offers acoustically-optimized rehearsal and recording spaces with a wide array of amenities for musicians ranging from soloists to symphony orchestras and choruses.

The Center’s warm beauty, convenient location, and innovative design make it a unique and memorable site for special events including fundraisers, workshops, seminars, performances, fashion shows, corporate retreats, film shoots, and screenings.

"The combination of superb acoustics, impeccable design and helpful, friendly staff makes the Center unique among venues in New York. We can't wait to come back!"
— International Contemporary Ensemble
"It's wonderful to have a rehearsal room with such a beautiful atmosphere."
— Christian Tetzlaff
"a proven success."
— The New York Times
"To finally have a wonderful space for orchestras to rehearse, you can't imagine how critical that is to the success of orchestras. Performances will improve as a result. I guarantee it."
— The New York Pops
"a welcoming new rehearsal space any musician would envy."
— NPRmusic
"If any place feels good to sing in at 9 o'clock in the morning, you know you've done something right."
— Susan Graham
"An important new resource for New York City's vibrant cultural community."
— Commissioner Kate D. Levin
"Definitely the best rehearsal venue for orchestras in the city!"
— American Symphony Orchestra
"It's beautiful, it's new, it's state-of-the-art, it's a home away from home."
— Renée Fleming
"Excellent acoustics."
— Architectural Record
"a productive edifice for classical music's future."
— The Washington Post

Welcome to The DiMenna Center for Classical Music

"The combination of superb acoustics, impeccable design and helpful, friendly staff makes the Center unique among venues in New York. We can't wait to come back!"

"It's wonderful to have a rehearsal room with such a beautiful atmosphere."

"a proven success."

"To finally have a wonderful space for orchestras to rehearse, you can't imagine how critical that is to the success of orchestras. Performances will improve as a result. I guarantee it."

"a welcoming new rehearsal space any musician would envy."

"If any place feels good to sing in at 9 o'clock in the morning, you know you've done something right."

"An important new resource for New York City's vibrant cultural community."

"Definitely the best rehearsal venue for orchestras in the city!"

"It's beautiful, it's new, it's state-of-the-art, it's a home away from home."

"Excellent acoustics."

"a productive edifice for classical music's future."