New England Conservatory
- Address
- Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St
- Transport
- Website
- www.newengland conservatory.edu
- Phone
- box office: 617 585-1260
- Price
- admission free (usually)
Lonely Planet review for New England Conservatory
Founded in 1867, the NEC is the country’s oldest music school. The conservatory hosts professional and student chamber and orchestral concerts in the acoustically superlative hall, which dates from 1904. Perhaps for better sight lines, the floor pitches slightly forward, and while perfectly safe, it gives some on the balcony an odd sensory experience. The Boston Philharmonic, Boston Modern Orchestra Project and From the Top (of National Public Radio fame) all make use of the hall.








