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Photo Recap: Pianist Evgeny Kissin Performs at NEC in Support of Ukraine

May 16, 2022

Photo Recap: Pianist Evgeny Kissin Performs at NEC in Support of Ukraine

On May 11, 2022, internationally beloved pianist Evgeny Kissin performed at NEC to raise funds for Ukraine in a powerful and moving event with the NEC community.

The sold-out performance featured Mr. Kissin performing solo piano works and NEC faculty members, ensemble-in-residence the Borromeo String Quartet (Nicholas Kitchen, Kristopher Tong, and Yeesun Kim, with Nicholas Cords substituting on viola) performing Mr. Kissin’s own String Quartet Op. 3 as a display of solidarity and hope.

NEC Concert for Ukraine 2 featuring pianist Evgeny Kissin, with the Borromeo Quartet (with Nicholas Cords substituting on viola) performing Kissin's String Quartet Op. 3. Introduced by Andrea Kalyn and with a conversation with Kissin and Bruce Brubaker. 11 March 2022, Jordan Hall.

The event also featured Mr. Kissin in conversation with Bruce Brubaker, NEC Piano Department Chair, discussing the social and artistic responsibilities of musicians and artists to address the world’s suffering.

NEC Concert for Ukraine 2 featuring pianist Evgeny Kissin, with the Borromeo Quartet (with Nicholas Cords substituting on viola) performing Kissin's String Quartet Op. 3. Introduced by Andrea Kalyn and with a conversation with Kissin and Bruce Brubaker. 11 March 2022, Jordan Hall.

NEC students were eager to celebrate Mr. Kissin after his performance and get autographs from the world-renowned artist.

NEC Concert for Ukraine 2 featuring pianist Evgeny Kissin, with the Borromeo Quartet (with Nicholas Cords substituting on viola) performing Kissin's String Quartet Op. 3. Introduced by Andrea Kalyn and with a conversation with Kissin and Bruce Brubaker. 11 March 2022, Jordan Hall.
Evgeny Kissin
Evgeny Kissin
Andrea Kayln and Evgeny Kissin

Photos by Andrew Hurlbut / NEC

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