Music History & Musicology

Andrea Kalyn
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A New Year’s Greeting from President Andrea Kalyn
Peter Row holding a sitar
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Peter Row Memorial Concert
On September 20, 2018, the NEC community honored Peter Row, a beloved NEC faculty member and former dean and provost who made significant impact during his decades at the Conservatory.  An ethnomusicologist and sitar virtuoso, Peter also taught classes in a number of departments, include Music History, Music Theory, Contemporary Improvisation, and Liberal Arts. He passed away on April 2, 2018.
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Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol Faculty Recital
NEC: Jordan Hall

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Music from the 17th century Istanbul

DÜNYA ensemble led by faculty Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol presents a diverse range of music compiled by Ali Ufuki in mid-17th century Istanbul including Sufi...

Peter Row holding a sitar
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Peter Row Memorial Concert
NEC: Jordan Hall

Join the NEC community in celebrating, honoring, and remembering Peter Row, a beloved NEC faculty member and former dean and provost who made significant impact during his decades at the Conservatory...

Nima Janmohammadi
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Nima Janmohammadi

Nima Janmohammadi is a composer, improviser, and multi-instrumentalist. As a performer of Persian classical music, he has studied with great masters of Persian Music, including legendary Mohammad Reza...

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2018 Commencement Guests Announced
John Heiss to speak; Herbie Hancock, Edgar Albert Meyer, Jr., Peter Lyman Row and Joseph L. Bower to receive honorary doctorates.
Mira Williams playing viola
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NEC's Black Student Union and Gospel Ensemble Celebrate Coretta Scott King
Students celebrate the accomplishments of activist, musician, and alumna Coretta Scott King.
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NEC150: Concert Honors Gunther Schuller’s Legacy
NEC’s 150th anniversary celebration continues with a concert of Gunther Schuller compositions on Friday, November 17th.
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Musicians at Play, with the Door Open
September 23, all day and into the night during NEC Open Studios, new Student Life & Performance Center is alive with music, activities for all ages.
Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol
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Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol

Grammy nominated composer and CMES Harvard University fellow (2013-15) Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol made his Carnegie Hall debut in April 2016 premiering his commissioned piece Harabat/The Intoxicated with the...