Music Theory

Li-Mei Liang headshot
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Praised for her “first rate and thoroughly engaging” playing, Taiwanese violinist Li-Mei Liang’s recent performance was described as a “powerhouse” by the Boston Musical Intelligencer. An active...

Alexandra Greffin-Klein
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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

Internationally acclaimed violinist Alex Greffin Klein will present a two-part masterclass on contemporary violin. In the first part, she will discuss performance practices and notations for...

Peter Row holding a sitar
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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.
Closeup of a Steinway piano.
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NEC: Keller Room

During the week of September 17-21, the Music Theory department will host faculty from The Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover. The three faculty - Laura Krämer, Marcus Aydintan, and...

Robert Cogan
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NEC: Jordan Hall

The Music of Cogan, Crawford Seeger, Escot, McMullin, and Truniger

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Ruth Crawford Seeger
(1901–1953)

Sacco, Vanzetti from Two Ricercari (1932)

        Elizabeth Keusch,...

Alexandra Greffin-Klein
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NEC: Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre

In collaboration with the Strings and Composition departments, NEC's Music Theory department presents a program of contemporary works by women composers of various generations and origins, and...

Peter Row holding a sitar
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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 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...

Andrea Kalyn
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New England Conservatory of Music announced today that Andrea Kalyn has been named as its 17th President.
Tanya Kalmanovitch 21CM
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"Much of what I now teach about art-making comes from my experiences between the ages of 22 and 30, when things fell apart." — Tanya Kalmanovitch, Contemporary Improvisation and Entrepreneurial Musicianship faculty