Performances + Events
Performances + Events
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Performances + Events
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Events calendar
A Far Cry Presents: Last Dance
Jordan Hall
Drawing on styles from across the globe, Last Dance delivers a rhythmic assortment of dance-inspired classical compositions. Feel the groove of Golijov’s Last Round, written as an homage to tango legend Astor Piazzolla; Weston’s Juba for Strings, celebrating the music and dance birthed from the African diaspora; Wijeratne’s contemporary/classical mashup Two Pop Songs on Antiqu…
Piano Seminar: Discussion Session
Keller Room
Open discussion with seminar participants: Each class member provides a question or topic for conversation. Topics tend to focus on practicing, building careers, competitions, and broader cultural and social context for “classical” music.
Boston Conservatory Wind Ensemble Presents: Of This Earth
Jordan Hall
While scientists have been sounding the alarm on climate change through most of the twentieth century, global awareness increased in the 1960s, leading to Karel Husa’s profound Apotheosis of This Earth in 1970. In this program, Maestro Husa’s masterpiece is joined by equally profound “response” works on several themes by Joan Tower, Sally Lamb McCune, and Michael Colgras…
Recital: Benedict Koh '25 MM, Jazz Composition
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. Benedict Koh '25 MM studies Jazz Composition with
November 10 – 17: NEC Festival Series: Charles Ives, Ruth Crawford Seeger, and American Musical Innovation
Taking place from November 10–17 and honoring the legacy of visionary faculty member John Heiss, NEC celebrates the 150th birthday of Charles Ives and the work of visionary composer, educator, and folklorist Ruth Crawford Seeger, with a tribute to American musical innovation. The Festival events will will run throughout the week and will include dances with Alex Cummings and Adah He…
Recital: Philip Rawlinson '25, Viola | "Your Stories Build Mosaic Windows"
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. Philip Rawlinson '25 studies Viola with
NEC Festival: CMA Barn Dance
Brown Hall
Join us for an afternoon of traditional American and Jewish dancing with great live music by the American Roots and Jewish Music ensembles. Dances will be taught by world-renowned teachers Alex Cumming and Adah Hetko – no partners or previous experience is needed, just pull on some comfy shoes, grab your family and friends, and come join the party! This event is part of the 202…
Recital: Anna Ridenour '25, Flute
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. Anna Ridenour '25 studies Flute with Paula Robison
Boston Civic Symphony Presents: Season Opener
Jordan Hall
Please reach out to the Boston Civic Symphony with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at 617-943-3243
NEC Festival: Open Rehearsal (No. 2), "American Ledger No. 1"
Williams Hall
American Ledger No. 1 by Raven Chacon is a narrative score for performance, telling the creation story of the founding of the United States of America. In chronological descending order, moments of contact, enactment of laws, events of violence, the building of cities, and erasure of land and worldview are mediated through graphic notation, and realized by sustaining and percussiv…
