Performances + Events
Performances + Events
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Performances + Events
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Events calendar
Andrew Crain Presents: Songs of Love, the Sea, and Love of the Sea
Williams Hall
Andrew Crain, a Tanglewood Festival Chorus tenor, performs a recital of English art songs by Britten, Elgar, Ireland, Quilter and more, accompanied by Handel & Haydn Society associate conductor and principal keyboardist Ian Watson, and by Boston Symphony Orchestra second horn and NEC faculty member Rachel Childers. Admission is free.
A Far Cry Presents: Lineage
Jordan Hall
Curated by Crier Miki Cloud Lineage traces a line through history, family, and transformation. This is a program about what remains true within the histories we don’t just recall, but build on. We begin with Georg Muffat’s Passacaglia, a baroque masterpiece built on unceasing variation—a musical form that grounds the listener even as it evolves. Lembit Beecher…
NEC Opera: Jonathan Dove’s “Flight”
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
Jonathan Dove’s Flight lands at NEC with four nights of brilliant, high-energy opera that turns the chaos of an airport delay into an unforgettable comedy. Filled with wit, heart, and soaring music, this production brings to life one of the most captivating contemporary operas of our time.
NEC Festival: Faculty Recital – Kenneth Radnofsky, Saxophone: Gunther Schuller 100th Birthday Concert
Burnes Hall
Saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky gave the world premiere of Schuller's Saxophone Concerto with the Pittsburgh Symphony, and made his Carnegie Hall debut with the New York premiere of the piece, with both performances conducted by the composer. On the day of Gunther Schuller's 100th birthday, Radnof…
Recital: Jake Haskins '26 MM, Percussion
Brown 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 that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Jake Haskins '26 MM studies Percussion with
Recital: Joy Chen '25 GD, Piano
Williams 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 that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Joy Chen '25 GD studies Piano with
Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra Presents: Resilience
Jordan Hall
Join us on November 23, 2025 at 3PM in NEC’s Jordan Hall for an unforgettable afternoon of music that honors the enduring strength of the human spirit. Conducted by Julius P. Williams, this powerful concert explores the theme of resilience through a compelling program that traverses loss, courage, survival, and hope. We are honored to feature two exceptional soloists: Susan Hagen, …
NEC Opera: Jonathan Dove’s “Flight”
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
Jonathan Dove’s Flight lands at NEC with four nights of brilliant, high-energy opera that turns the chaos of an airport delay into an unforgettable comedy. Filled with wit, heart, and soaring music, this production brings to life one of the most captivating contemporary operas of our time.
Recital: Colin Merkovsky '26 MM, Clarinet
Burnes 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 that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Colin Merkovsky '26 MM studies Clarinet with
CANCELLED Faculty Recital: Shostakovich – Weilerstein Duo with Leland Ko and Sara LeMesh
Jordan Hall
Due to travelling issues by the vocalist, this recital has been cancelled. The Weilerstein Duo join soprano Sara LeMesh and cellist Leland Ko '24 AD for an all-Shostakovich program. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the R…
