Performances + Events
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Performances + Events

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Events calendar
Tuesday Night New Music 3
Williams Hall
The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie A…
Liederabend LXXXIII: Shades of Romanticism, Part 1
Williams Hall
The Liederabend—literally, "evening of song"—dates back to the 1800s, when musicians and lovers of music would gather at someone's home, and one or more singers and a pianist would perform the songs of composers of the day. In the field of classical music, these songs are referred to as "art songs," and the German art so…
NEC Symphony + David Loebel: Montgomery, Haydn, and Dvořák
Jordan Hall
The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page and enter the NEC Community streaming password on the video window labeled “NEC-Produced Stream” when prompted.
NEC Jazz Orchestra: Blues and the Abstract Truth
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
The NEC Jazz Orchestra, led by Ken Schaphorst, will explore the many ways in which the blues are expressed in music for voice and big band. Early, more traditional examples of blues will be featured, including Memphis Slim’s Every Day (I Have the Blues) and Duke Ellington’s Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue, alongside more contemporary blues offsho…
Piano Seminar: Marc Ponthus
Keller Room
Join us for a session with the distinguished pianist Marc Ponthus, a strong advocate for music by Boulez, Stockhausen, and Xenakis, hosted by the NEC Piano Department.
NEC Unbound Afterdark
Student Life & Performance Center
Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration featuring live performances and pop-up entertainment in a captivating atmosphere at NEC Unbound Afterdark, a lively late-night party held as part of our Annual Scholarship Gala. For one night only, the Student Life & Performance Center will be transformed into an immersive lounge. Enjoy gourmet food and drinks, a live DJ, dancing, and a speci…
First & Second Year Undergraduate Voice Showcase
Williams Hall
Each semester, first- and second-year voice majors at New England Conservatory present public showcases featuring a diverse selection of vocal repertoire. These performances are the culmination of their ongoing work in vocal technique, musical interpretation, and stage presence. In addition to honing their artistry, students develop essential communication skills by introducing their pie…
Boston Symphony Chamber Players Presents: Carter, Schubert, Mendelssohn
Jordan Hall
Please reach out to the BSO Box Office with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at customerservice@bso.org or 888-266-1200.
Faculty Recital: Wenting Kang, viola
Jordan Hall
The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page and enter the NEC Community streaming password on the video window labeled “NEC-Produced Stream” when prompted.
