Symphony Hall, Concert hall in Back Bay, Boston, United States.
Symphony Hall is a concert venue in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood with a rectangular shape and sloped interior walls. The brick, steel, and plaster construction creates superior acoustic conditions, while original leather seating from 1900 and a 4,800-pipe organ from 1949 remain in use.
Designed by McKim, Mead and White, the hall opened in 1900 following 17 months of construction. The building has remained in continuous use as a performance space since its completion.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops regularly present classical music and film scores to audiences of around 2,625 people. The venue serves as a central gathering place for those seeking live orchestral performances.
The hall's acoustic design means you will hear sound well from almost any seat. The original furnishings are well preserved, so expect an interior that feels historic while remaining comfortable for lengthy performances.
Only Beethoven's name appears inscribed above the stage, as the original directors could not reach agreement on any other composer to honor. This makes the choice stand out among concert halls of the era.
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