Performances + Events
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Performances + Events

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Events calendar
NEC Prep: Preparatory String Orchestra 8:30 & 10:30
Brown Hall
Join us for the PSO 8:30 and PSO 10:30 Open Rehearsals and Performances! Open Rehearsal / Performance Schedule: PSO 8:30: Open Rehearsal 8:30 a.m. Concert: 9:15 a.m. PSO 10:30Open Rehearsal 8:30 a.m.Concert: 9:15 a.m.
CPP Holiday Vocal Trio at the Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02108
Join one of the Community Performances and Partnerships Program's Holiday Ensembles for songs of the season! This performance is free and open to the public. It will last about 45 minutes.
Recital: Hyeonmin Lee ’26 MM, Cello
Burnes Hall
NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Hyeonmin Lee ’26 MM studies Cello with
Longwood Symphony Orchestra Presents: Swan Lake: A Collection of Realities
Jordan Hall
A Concert to Benefit Tunefoolery Music Music Director Jotaro Nakano leads the orchestra of Boston’s healthcare community in a program exploring the duality and drama of the human experience through Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet score, Swan Lake. The program will open with Colección de Realidades by Diana Syrse, a composer and singer from Mexico whose piece explores the rel…
Recital POSTPONED: Stella Sokolowski '25 MM, Contemporary Musical Arts
Pierce Hall
NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Stella Sokolowski '25 MM studies Contemporary Musical Arts with
Chamber Music Showcase | December 7 | 1 p.m.
Burnes Hall
A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they…
Boston Baroque Presents: Handel's Messiah
Jordan Hall
Boston Baroque returns to its cherished holiday traditions with performances of Handel’s Messiah, one of the most beloved and enduring works in classical music. Written in 1741, Messiah has captivated audiences for centuries with its radiant choruses, lyrical arias, and timeless message of hope and renewal. This season features a stellar quartet of Boston Baroqu…
Chamber Music Showcase | December 7 | 4 p.m.
Burnes Hall
A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they…
An Afternoon of Sonata Duos
Williams Hall
The Instrumental Duo Repertoire class, instructed by Pei-Shan Lee, coaches pianists and instrumentalists in the art of duo playing, exploring the rich and profound sonata repertoire. A culmination of the semester's work, this concert includes performances of selective movements from some of the most popular duo sonatas by Brahms, Franck, and Ravel.
Chamber Music Showcase | December 7 | 7 p.m.
Burnes Hall
A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they…
