Performances + Events
First Monday at Jordan Hall: Reich, Poulenc, and Beethoven
Jordan Hall
Free - Ticket Required
In-Person Event
Open to the Public
Streaming
For more than 40 years, First Monday at Jordan Hall has been a cornerstone of New England Conservatory’s musical community, bringing together acclaimed faculty, distinguished alumni, exceptional students, and guest artists for unforgettable chamber music performances.
Founded by renowned cellist Laurence Lesser and now curated by three Artistic Co-Chairs — violist Nicholas Cords, violinist Soovin Kim, and pianist HaeSun Paik — the series celebrates the artistry, collaboration, and spirit of discovery that define NEC.
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.
Founded by renowned cellist Laurence Lesser and now curated by three Artistic Co-Chairs — violist Nicholas Cords, violinist Soovin Kim, and pianist HaeSun Paik — the series celebrates the artistry, collaboration, and spirit of discovery that define NEC.
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.
Artist(s)
Robert Schulz, Yilin Chen, Avi Randall, Bug Jaffe, percussion
Dang Thai Son, piano
Zitong Wang, piano
Soovin Kim, Nathan Cole, violin
Cara Pogossian, viola
Blaise Déjardin, cello
Donald Palma, double bass
Cynthia Meyers, flute
John Ferrillo, oboe
Nicholas Brown, clarinet
Richard Svoboda, bassoon
Austin Ruff, French horn
Tim Genis, timpani
Steve Reich: Music for Pieces of Wood
Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Piano Four-Hands, FP8
Francis Poulenc: Élégie for Two Pianos, FP175
Francis Poulenc: Capriccio d'après "le bal masqué", FP175
intermission
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 36
arr. for chamber ensemble by Jopfen Music
