Performances + Events
Events calendar
Piano Seminar: Virginia Eskin discusses Amy Beach
Keller Room
Join us for a seminar featuring pianist Virginia Eskin, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. This session will include a screening of portions of Virginia Eskin's documentary film on the life and music of Amy Beach.
NEC Prep Piano Department Opening Event: Young Artists in Celebration
Williams Hall
Join us for the NEC Prep Piano Department Opening Event: Young Artists in Celebration! This event will feature four NEC Prep piano students who represent some of the hard work our students do in the piano department:George Lin – 2026 NEC Piano Department AwardIan Lin – 2026 NEC Seth Kimmelman ScholarshipXinran Shi – 2026 NEC Seth Kimmelman Scholarship
Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts Presents: Paul Huang, violin; Helen Huang, piano
Jordan Hall
Ticket prices vary: $20 (age 7-13), $40, $60. Children under 6 are NOT admitted. Free tickets for students (age 14 and up), and complimentary tickets for non-students available upon request. Reservation required. Please reach out to the Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at
Faculty Recital: Borromeo String Quartet
Jordan Hall
This event's live stream 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 in the video window labeled “NEC-Produced Stream” when prompted.
Bower Jam Session Series
Student Life and Performance Center
NEC faculty member Mark Zaleski heads up these fun and educational jam sessions which are free and open to the public. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join and hone their improvising skills. Sessions may also include special guests.
Miriam Fried 80th Birthday Celebration
Jordan Hall
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 Stream” when prompted.
NEC Philharmonia + Stefan Asbury: Beethoven, Price, and Strauss
Jordan Hall
Conductor Stefan Asbury leads the NEC Philharmonia in their first concert of the 2026-2027 season which includes Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 1, Richard Strauss' Ein Heldenleben, and The Oak by NEC alumna Florence B. Price. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Commun...
Master Class: Richard Goode, Piano
Williams Hall
This master class is made possible by Edith Michelson Milender in honor of her mother Mildred Levinson ‘29. Richard Goode is the 2026-27 Mildred Levinson Piano Artist-in-Residence. —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...
NEC Symphonic Winds + Kevin Fitzgerald
Jordan Hall
NEC's new Director of Wind Ensembles, Kevin Fitzgerald, makes his debut with the NEC Symphonic Winds. 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 l...
Piano Seminar: Yiheng Yang Introduces the 'fortepiano'
Keller Room
Join us for a seminar featuring pianist Yiheng Yang, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. A demonstration and introductory discussion about early pianos and their musical characteristics.
