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Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc

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Citysearch | Boston's brick bastion of exquisite music has catered to classical aficionados for more than a century.

With handsome touches of gold, crimson, brass, leather and oak throughout the space, the 2,626-seat Symphony Hall is a study in restrained elegance. This light hand is due not so much to aesthetics as it is to...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/08/2006
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User Reviews of Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc

Yelp.com Review - by Erin K.

4 of 5 stars. This is definitely worth going to atleast once but I would recommend more. The acoustics are great and the symphony is obviously awesome! I would recommend not going on college nights simply because…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa M.

4 of 5 stars. Long lines that move fast and peeps that pee pee waaay too much. I saw Kathy Griffin @ Symphony Hall and was impressed by just how regal this place is. It kinda feels church-esque with the pews, I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish F.

4 of 5 stars. The Mumblings of the Old by Trish the Dish I'm uncultured swine and I've never been to the symphony but was very excited to go see Kathy Griffin at Symphony Hall this past weekend. I knew I wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by greg f.

4 of 5 stars. I used to attend the BSO event all the time until i took my friend Rick there. I told him not to get hopped up on crystal meth because it really was an inappropriate venue for such, but he never…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

5 of 5 stars. It's the BSO. You know what to expect when you come to the BSO. And you get it. I'd almost knock off a star based on the price alone, but they do occasionally offer student discounted rates.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KHALID M.

4 of 5 stars. Great venue,took my boyfriend tony hernandez his first concert!
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denis K.

5 of 5 stars. For my bicentennial review, the Boston Symphony Orchestra! The BSO holds their concert at the great and grand Symphony Hall. The acoustics are amazing. The architectural facades are reminiscent of an…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex H.

5 of 5 stars. For an amazing show, no matter what the price, I would recommend the Pops. Go, enjoy, it is well worth the expenditure.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachele K M.

5 of 5 stars. I'm guilty of living near Boston and taking things for granted. I went to the BSO this past Holiday Season for one of the Holiday perfomances. My Mom took me (awww....). It was incredible!!!…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jocelyn G.

5 of 5 stars. Such a great place to go and sit and listen to wonderful musicians. The building is gorgeous, the sounds lovely...it sounds even better if you sit in the "cheap seats" on the top against the back wall…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caitlyn L.

5 of 5 stars. Ahh, perfection. My high school band conductor (yes, I was a band geek, though it was actually a semi-cool thing to do at my high school) used to rave about Symphony Hall's perfect acoustics and -…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary K.

5 of 5 stars. If you live here or come to Boston you have to see the BSO. Even though I am not a regular I make sure I go once a year. It really is an experiance I can't describe. I would be very surprised if you…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff D.

5 of 5 stars. bso rocks!!!! around the clock day and night! :) go keith!!!! :)
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mihir S.

5 of 5 stars. I will easily give the BSO five stars even though I dealt with a condescending customer service rep when purchasing my ticket. The rest of the staff is very polite, soft-spoken, and professional. I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica C.

5 of 5 stars. The greatest classical music hall in America. Period. And the BSO itself - so exquisite, it makes me wanna cry. Perfectly in tandem, and with a musicianship that rivals (bests?!) the Vienna Phil's.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmy H.

5 of 5 stars. I feel so fortunate that I live in home city of world renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra. So rich in history and also their performance always live up to their reputation. Other thing that I love about…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan C.

5 of 5 stars. Symphony Hall is the AWESOME. If you can stand classical music, a trip will broaden your horizons. If you like classical music, you will fall in love. If you love classical music, you will…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda H.

5 of 5 stars. I look forward to going to see the Pops every year. So when I had the opportunity to go to Opening Night?! Hoe could i not! Symphony Hall is beautiful, and my BF informed me that it is one of the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessi E.

5 of 5 stars. Having graduated from the music school around the corner from Symphony Hall, I have experienced the BSO at the best and worst times. I don't need to mention the caliber of playing or the acoustics…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah R.

4 of 5 stars. Oh, David Sedaris. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways....*stares off dreamily into space* Ahem, where was I? Oh, right, I was reviewing Symphony Hall. Gorgeous building, friendly ushers and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz D.

4 of 5 stars. As far as Boston goes, with our lack of explicit landmarks, I felt as though I needed to go to Symphony Hall at SOME POINT, just to see wuzzagoinawn. Luckily, Chloe invited me to be her date to a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chloe D.

4 of 5 stars. While for whatever reason in the 6 years I've been living in the greater Boston area and beyond, I've never once seen the POPS or had an occasion to head to the symphony. But fortunately for me, I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deepa C.

5 of 5 stars. ahh keith. keith keith keith. he is what grabbed my attention back in high school when he moved to boston and joined the pops. i mean, i had HEARD of the pops and john williams and the fourth of july…
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Leisha B.

5 of 5 stars. One more five star review, totally deserved. The only (very minor) thing I don't like about going to the symphony is that no one dresses up (a Boston problem maybe, a problem with modern times in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle g.

5 of 5 stars. fun time. I ama BSO member (cheaper that way) and loved every show that I been to.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by JJ G.

3 of 5 stars. Last night I went to see Pink Martini, who really can be a splendid live act. I loved the set up. They did the Pops thing- with tables and waitresses, and trying to do a sort of cabaret feel. But…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Raven D.

4 of 5 stars. Went to see John Williams May 25th, great night. Lots of music written by him of course. Nice way to spend an evening for something different. Get in quick for the good seats or you will end up having…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia D.

5 of 5 stars. Always a treat, and somewhat overlooked, the Pops rule! You can get very good balcony seats for around $18 online at bso.org, but those are the seats that go fast. As for the reviews that state that…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julianne M.

5 of 5 stars. I attended the Boston Pops opening night concert with Ben Folds and it was amazing! The acoustics are are top-notch, like others have mentioned. The ambiance is lovely, with the beautiful sculptures,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Whiffen V.

5 of 5 stars. I totally agree w Julianne M. Ben Folds was awesome and he and the orchestra complemented each other nicely. Again, the acoustics... awesome ! Great ambiance...Glad I ditched the tux T- shirt for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bora K.

5 of 5 stars. C'mon, you have to go! It's the Boston Symphony Orchestra for crying out loud! If not for the music (although that is really the ONLY reason you should go) then go for the fact that you can't stop by…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa N.

5 of 5 stars. As someone who's been an orchestra member, a choir member, a soloist, and an audience member, I concede that BSO ranks among royalty. Plus, if you're a grad student who enjoys invigorating your…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole M.

4 of 5 stars. When I first moved to the area many years ago, we got some deal on a series of tickets. We got to sample many different types of classical music. As a ballet dancer in my younger years, I've always…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pamela P.

5 of 5 stars. Fantastic! What else is there to say? If you want to catch a show, go to their website at www.bso.org and check out the schedule. You can buy tickets from their website, or I highly recommend…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy D.

5 of 5 stars. Going to the BSO is always a treat. The building itself, in addition to the amazing accoustics, is quite beautiful. And the music is always tremendous. I love that people can show up in jeans or…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen W.

5 of 5 stars. Amazing. What else is there to say? I'm in the chorus and never get tired of hearing this amazing group. Of course, you can't get better seats than on stage. I've participated in and been to many…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lalin A.

4 of 5 stars. The hall is not as beautiful as some other places around the world. I was actually pretty disappointed the first time around. BUT:
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris G.

5 of 5 stars. I went here to see My Morning Jacket perform with the Boston Pops and it was great. The place bleeds beauty and class. The acoustics are beyond words. It was an interesting mix of old and young folks…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Serena A.

5 of 5 stars. Not a bad seat in the house. Not too shabby Beantown!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate I.

4 of 5 stars. It's beautiful and right down the street from me! 4 stars since the seats in the back are really crap.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc M.

5 of 5 stars. I went here recently for a Boston College graduation celebration. The Boston Symphony put on one hell of a show and the acoustics are amazing!!! The concert hall is very historic and well kept.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha A.

5 of 5 stars. As many yelpers have noted, the accustics are perfect. Go see anything with Yo Yo Ma if you can. Yo Yo Ma is simply godly and his chello will make you cry even if you generally do not go for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen P.

5 of 5 stars. I am officially a BSO member, but unfortunately, I've only gone to one show. It was amazing. The BSO played for an hour, then they had this crazy new show with a new computer program showing graphics…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex G.

5 of 5 stars. If you live in Boston, enjoy music, and have not been to Symphony Hall, make the effort. Go see anything you can, that building is as close to acoustically perfect as possible.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Whether you go to Symphony Hall for a Boston Pops concert, or other performance, you can be assured ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dylan C.

5 of 5 stars. James Levine is the man. Go see him conduct and you'll never look at classical music the same way again.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by roshni r.

5 of 5 stars. a grand old theater that's a great destination for a glamorous evening out. mit students can get discounted rush tickets, but the nosebleed seats have a very poor view of the stage (although the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Geoff T.

5 of 5 stars. It's a gorgeous place with almost perfect accoustics. Get there right before the show for eight dollar rush tickets which is a steal. Seeing a full orchestra here can be almost a holy experience with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel C.

5 of 5 stars. Beautiful building, amazing orchestra, acoustics to die for. Who could ask for more?
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Excellent!

The Boston Symphony Orchestera is an excellent place for music. The people are extremely talented a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaret H.

5 of 5 stars. Usually great performances. At 5pm they sell rush tickets for 8 bucks, but get there early because there will be a huge line. and unfortunately all of the seats in the theater are extraordinarily…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Carey P.

4 of 5 stars. A beautiful show at a beautiful location! Symphony Hall is one of the most elegant theatres I have ever entered and the music is just as impressive. Dress to impress, as the crowd is mostly older and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica N.

4 of 5 stars. This was a fun treat night out at the Symphony. The music was great and it was fun to dress up. I can't remember the show we went to, but it was great (it wasn't the pops). The crowd is defintely…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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