Jordan Hall

I normally come here for the «What Makes it Great» series a couple times a year which is always fantastic. The acoustics are wonderful and have never sat in a seat where view of stage is blocked. (Am fairy short). The seats are cramped and NOT comfortable though and it can get VERY hot I have found making for a spmewhat claustrophobic, stifled feel. Also the ladies room is somewhat confusing as their are two entrances making for some befuddlement with the (normally long) line.

I love the venue here. Seating is pretty good and comfy and with a little more leg rooms than others. I was here to see Agrippina. Everything was great with the exception of ventilation. it was really warm inside and almost unbearable, making your legs stick to the chair. :(

This is an excellent place to see a show, though the front row of the balcony seating is a bit odd as it rises to the middle then falls out to the sides of the stage, so my feet were not evenly on the floor.
We adjusted and very much enjoyed the show by the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. Can’t wait to get back there again.

A «well-​seasoned» venue — wonderful acoustics, great seating & atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Have a friend in town? Looking for a cheap unique date? Bored on a Tuesday night? Get some culture at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall! Not only is this concert hall a historic landmark, there are first-​rate classical performances almost every night by solo recitals, chamber orchestras, choirs, symphonies, etc. The venue is just the right balance of spacious and cozy, with ample seating and outstanding acoustics.
Located right next to downtown Boston, it’s so convenient, affordable, and accessible for anyone with the remotest interest in classical music. Not a lot of people outside of BoCo/​NEC seem to know about or take advantage of this local treasure, but they really ought to. I live in north of the River, and I wish I had discovered this place earlier!

One thing that no other reviewer seems to have mentioned is that most of the seating is on some kind of angle. I can’t tell if the seats are on an angle as well as the floor, but I found the seats really uncomfortable in heels because I kept sliding out. The balcony floor is wooden and a little slippery – again, might be a problem in heels.
There’s no bad seat in the building, that’s for sure, and the Boston Baroque is lovely to watch and hear. I wish we were able to attend more frequently.

Very cool space for concerts. Big venue but not as big as symphony hall, creeky and oddly designed angled floors gives it character, nice bathrooms! Great location among all the venues on Huntington Ave. Saw a lovely concert by Longwood Symphony Orchestra here.

Rightfully praised for the phenomenal acoustics, Jordan Hall is a local gem and National Historic Landmark. The majority of performances each year are free and open to the public. Those which are ticketed events, such as the Celebrity Series, are still well worth the price, as, they always get the biggest classical music superstars.
Conveniently located right down the street from Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall often offers the chance to see the next generation of world famous virtuosi before they get their big-​time name recognition.
I feel privileged and grateful for having performed on this stage many times while an undergraduate at the Conservatory.

I have been here a few times for some of my friend’s performances. The hall is old and a little riquety, but I enjoyed the overall feel of it. I’ve never seen it even partly filled to capacity which is a nice bonus. There needs to be some better promotion going for this place because there are quite a few concerts that are free to attend. It’s mostly (if not all?) NEC students but this is a top notch school and I’ve only heard quality performances. Granted, some of them are a little out there, but there are quite a gems that will keep me wanting to come back.

Jordan Hall is a great place to come to for concerts. It’s relatively small and oddly designed (some seats on the side are slanted), but the acoustics are first rate. All of the seats are placed fairly close to the stage, so there really is no «bad» seat. Since this is the main hall of the New England Conservatory, there are always concerts here, with many of them being free. Outside orchestras and organizations, such as the Boston Philharmonic and the Cantata Singers, often hold concerts here. Although Symphony Hall is located only a block away, I would argue that Jordan Hall is far superior for chamber music and solo recitals as the venue is much more intimate.

When I was a student at New England Conservatory, I didn’t realized that how wonderful it is to have Jordan Hall close by. Almost everyday, there are concerts. There are lots of free concerts for everyone! It’s not a huge concert hall but beautiful acoustics and the magnificent architectures are breathtaking. If you live in Boston, take advantage of their free concerts. You’ll meet & hear many talented musicians.

This is a really beautiful spot to hear a concert, and more intimate than Symphony Hall. Check out NEC’s website for their schedule of free concerts.