Strings

Richard O'Neill Viola
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Richard O'Neill Viola Master Class
NEC: Brown Hall

Richard O'Neill, violist of the renowned Takacs Quartet, presents a master class featuring students from the NEC viola studios.

Newly appointed violist of the Takács Quartet, Richard O'Neill has...

Ukraine Flag with Trident
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NEC Presents Three Performances Supporting Ukraine, Featuring Pianists Evgeny Kissin, Sergei Babayan, Alongside Esteemed NEC Faculty, and a Collaboration with Eight North American Conservatories
New England Conservatory presents three concerts, on April 16, 17, and May 11, in support of Ukraine and the millions of Ukrainians who have been displaced by the war.
Evgeny Kissin
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SOLD OUT: NEC Concert for Ukraine with Guest Artist, Pianist Evgeny Kissin
NEC: Jordan Hall

New England Conservatory presents internationally beloved pianist, Evgeny Kissin in concert for a fundraiser performance in support of Ukraine. Together, NEC artists and Mr. Kissin present a concert...

Sergei Babayan
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NEC Concert for Ukraine with Guest Artist, Pianist Sergei Babayan
NEC: Jordan Hall

Esteemed guest artists and legendary NEC faculty perform a concert as a show of solidarity for Ukraine, united in the idea that music is a universal language. The entire NEC community sends out a wish...

Andreia Pinto Correia
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What's New: Early Spring 2022
News from NEC students, alumni, and faculty members including Andreia Pinto Correa, Billy Hart, Jenny Ahn, Jonathan Swensen, Geneva Lewis, Zlatomir Fung, Olivia Wilkins-Becker, Anthony Coleman, Katherine Balch, and Roberto Poli, plus other recent wins. 
Maria Ioudenitch and Gabriel Martins Signed to Opus 3 Artists
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NEC Strings Alumni, Including Current AD Student, Sign to Opus 3 Artists
Two rising stars from the NEC community have signed to the Opus 3 Artists roster, a career management group for the performing arts: violinist Maria Ioudenitch '20 MM, '22 AD, and cellist Gabriel Martins '21 MM.
Kati Agocs
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NEC Composition Faculty Member Kati Agócs Nominated for Juno Award
Congratulations to NEC Composition faculty member, Kati Agócs, for her 2022 Juno Award nomination for Classical Composition of the Year.
Closeup of a musician's hands playing violin.
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Recital: Hsuan Che Liao '22, Violin
NEC: Keller Room

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

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Recital: Luther Warren '22 GD, Violin
NEC: Pierce Hall

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

mei-ann chen
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Alumni Spotlight: Mei-Ann Chen ’95, ’98 MM
Praised for her dynamic and passionate conducting style, Taiwanese American conductor and NEC alumna Mei-Ann Chen ’95, ’98 MM is acclaimed for infusing orchestras with energy, enthusiasm and high-level music-making, galvanizing audiences and communities alike. Ms. Chen came to the United States to study violin in 1989 and became the first student in New England Conservatory’s history to receive master’s degrees simultaneously in both violin and conducting.