Performances + Events
Events calendar
NEC Prep: Chamber Music Intensive Performance Seminar (CHIPS) Concert
Jordan Hall
Experience the NEC Prep CHIPS Showcase, featuring performances by the Chamber Music Intensive Performance Seminar—our most advanced and selective chamber music program. This end-of-year concert highlights the exceptional skill, dedication, and artistry of these distinguished young ensembles. CHIPS is generously supported by the Robert and Jane MorseEndowed Chamber Music Fund at NEC....
NEC Symphonic Winds
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.
Liederabend LXXX
Williams Hall
The Liederabend — literally, "evening of song" — dates back to the 1800s, when musicians and lovers of music would gather at someone's home, and one or more singers and a pianist would perform the songs of composers of the day. In the field of classical music, these songs are referred to as "art songs," and the German art songs are called "Lieder.&...
Chamber Music Showcase | April 22 | 5 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...
Chirp: NEC's Music Technology Showcase | Night 6
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
New England Conservatory students electrify the Black Box Theater during Chirp, a multi-night music technology performance series showcasing live electronic music and cutting-edge music tech.
Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition Presents: 2026 New England Regional Finals
Jordan Hall
Join us to hear these rising young singers compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to launch their career on the Met stage. For any questions regarding programming or ticketing details, please reach out to the Met Opera Laffont Competition at contact@nemetlaffont.org.
Recital: Thompson Wang '26 GD, Violin
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 that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Thompson Wang '26 GD studies Violin with Donald Weilerstein.
Recital: Alexander Hussain '26 MM, Jazz Saxophone
Eben Jordan
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. Alexander Hussain '26 MM studies Jazz Saxophone with Frank Carl...
Recital: Sara Zerilli '26 MM, Mezzo-Soprano
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. Sara Zerilli '26 MM studies Voice with MaryAnn McCormick.
Recital: Jiwon Grace Kim '29 DMA, Viola
Keller Room
In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes. It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist. Jiwon Grace Kim '29 DMA studies Viola with Wenting Kang and M...
