Performances + Events
Events calendar
Sonata Class Recital
Williams Hall
The NEC Chamber Music Department presents the fruit of the semester's work in a free recital. Led by NEC faculty member Vivian Hornik Weilerstein, student pairs perform individual movements of sonatas that demonstrate the equal partnering of string player and ...
NEC Prep: Winter Chamber Music Festival
Brown Hall, Williams Hall, Burnes Hall
Join us for the NEC Prep Winter Chamber Music Festival, a day-long celebration featuring performances by over 50 student chamber groups across multiple halls on campus. Come explore a variety of ensembles and enjoy the opportunity to hear the outstanding work these young musicians have developed throughout the semester—stay for one recital or experience several throughout the day!
Chamber Music Showcase | December 2 | 5 p.m.
Brown Hall
A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they h...
Creative Aging by Design: Age-Inclusive Approaches for Teaching Artists
This interactive workshop introduces teaching artists to the dynamic field of creative aging, offering practical tools to support the health, connection, and creativity of older adults. Participants will explore key research, program models, and proven strategies for designing age-inclusive, socially connected, and engaging learning environments. Through presentation, group dialogue, and a hand...
NEC Prep: Suzuki Ensembles Spring Concert
Brown Hall
Join us for the Suzuki Ensembles Spring Concert
Emi Ferguson Baroque Flute Master Class
Burnes Hall
Emi Ferguson presents a masterclass featuring students from the NEC flute studios. Emi Ferguson is on a mission to shake up classical music. Whether playing modern or historical flutes, singing, composing, or speaking about music, she brings centuries of music to life with an adventurous spirit and a fresh perspective. Her performances, ranging from Baroque masterpieces to brand-ne...
Chamber Music Showcase | December 8 | 8 p.m.
Williams Hall
A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they h...
NEC Opera: An Evening of Handel and Shakespeare – Handel With Care
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
Join first year graduate students as they present two evenings of Handel arias and Shakespeare monologues. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page and enter the NEC Community streaming password on the video window labeled “NEC-Produced Stream̶...
NEC Prep: Preparatory String Orchestra 8:30 & 10:30
Brown Hall
Join us for the Preparatory String Orchestra Concert!
