Violinist Gil Shaham, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Emanuel Ax, and Tony winner Audra McDonald top the bill NEW YORK, April 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On May 5, 2011, Carnegie Hall will commemorate its 120th anniversary with an all-star gala concert featuring conductor Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic and special guests pianist Emanuel Ax, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Gil Shaham, and the four-time Tony Award-winning singer and actress Audra McDonald.

From tortured psychotherapist to ... King Arthur? Gabriel Byrne -- who has won raves and plenty of female fans for his work on the HBO series "In Treatment" -- will play the lead in the New York Philharmonic's concert performance of "Camelot" May 7- 10 at Lincoln Center.

The New York Philharmonic and Carnegie Hall abandoned plans Tuesday to merge two of the nation's most storied cultural organizations. In a statement, the groups said each organization was better off on its own.