Performances + Events
Chamber Music
Zvi Plesser Chamber Music Master Class
Pierce Hall
Zvi Plesser presents a master class featuring ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music program. Israeli cellist Zvi Plesser enjoys a wide-ranging career as a soloist, chamber music performer, educator and music director. He has been on the world stage for more than 30 years playing, teaching and promoting music in varied settings from the most prestigious halls to community settings with equ...
Steven Tenenbom Chamber Music Master Class
Pierce Hall
Steven Tenenbom presents a master class featuring ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music program. Steven Tenenbom, born in Phoenix, is the violist with the Orion String Quartet and Opus One, and he has appeared as a guest artist with the Guarneri and Emerson string quartets, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson and Beaux Arts trios, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center,...
Seth Knopp Chamber Music Master Class
Keller Room
Seth Knopp presents a master class featuring ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music program. Seth Knopp, piano (Putney, VT), was a founding member of the Peabody Trio (1987-2017), recipient of the 1989 Naumburg Award. After making its Alice Tully Hall debut in 1990, the Peabody Trio’s reputation as champions of new works as a part of their core repertoire, allowed t...
NEC Baroque Orchestra: Sammartini and the Bachs (W.F., J.C.F., C.P.E.)
Brown Hall
NEC's Baroque Orchestra is part of The Pratt Early Music Program at New England Conservatory established by Harold I. Pratt '17 hon. D.M. and his wife Frances G. Pratt, which seeks to invite and engage the NEC community with performers and scholars in the historically informed performance field. Masterclasses, symposia, and performances by nationally- a...
Master Class: Arcis Saxophone Quartet
Williams Hall
Arcis Saxophone Quartet presents a master class featuring students from the NEC Saxophone Studio and Chamber Music program. ...
NEC Chamber Orchestra: Schreker, Penderecki, Haydn
Jordan Hall
The NEC Chamber Orchestra is prepared by artistic director Donald Palma and performs without conductor, The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “Streaming Access” button at th...
Sonata Night 61: Mendelssohn and Brahms
Burnes Hall
Under the direction of NEC faculty pianist Pei-Shan Lee, Sonata Night is an evening of piano-instrumental masterworks featuring collaborative pianists in partnership with their instrumental colleagues. Sonata, a musical term of several meanings, is u...
Faculty Recital: Kenneth Radnofsky, Saxophone, and Friends | Somewhat Schoenberg
Jordan Hall
Kenneth Radnofsky and colleagues present "Somewhat Schoenberg", an evening of Schoenberg and Schoenberg-inspired works. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “Stream...
Gunther Schuller Legacy Concert: The Spirit of ’57 – Schuller’s Third Stream Revolution and the Music of Today
Jordan Hall
The Gunther Schuller Society and NEC students and alumni celebrate Gunther Schuller in this annual concert. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch t...
Chamber Music Showcase | December 2nd | 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Burnes 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...
Chamber Music Fall Gala
Jordan 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...
Chamber Music Showcase | December 5th | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Burnes 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...
Chamber Music Showcase | December 6th | 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 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...
First Monday at Jordan Hall: String Titans | Casals and Tertis at 150
Jordan Hall
Amazingly, two legends of the string-playing world shared a birthday 150 years ago on the 29th of December, 1876: violist Lionel Tertis and cellist Pablo Casals. The December concert will pay tribute to both of these trailblazers. Especially relevant today is the enduring contribution by Casals as a deeply devoted humanist and advocate for peace. In the very midst of our community is CasalsR...
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 pianist. ...
Dvořák: Borromeo String Quartet Seminar Recital
Jordan 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 in the Borromeo String Quart...
Chamber Music Concentration Concert | December 17th | 7:30 p.m.
Burnes Hall
Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. ...
Borromeo String Quartet Guest Artist Award Concert
Jordan Hall
One of the Borromeo String Quartet's most loved activities in their residency at New England Conservatory is the audition process to select the winners of the Guest Artist Awards. They greatly enjoy the week of collaboration in which every student who has entered the competition has a session playing and working together with the quartet. Working with all ...
Chamber Music Concentration Concerts | January 21| 4:00 p.m.
Burnes Hall
Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. An updated program of recitals during the 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. block will be listed closer to the date. ...
Chamber Music Concentration Concerts | January 22 | 4:00 p.m.
Keller Room
Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. An updated program of recitals during the 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. block will be listed closer to the date. ...
Chamber Music Concentration Concerts | January 22 | 7:30 p.m.
Jordan Hall
Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. ...
Chamber Music Concentration Concerts | January 23 | 6:00 p.m.
Burnes Hall
Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. An updated program of recitals during the 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. block will be listed closer to the date. ...
Chamber Music Concentration Concerts | January 24th | 8:00 p.m.
Jordan Hall
Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. ...
Sonata Night 62
Burnes Hall
Under the direction of NEC faculty pianist Pei-Shan Lee, Sonata Night is an evening of piano-instrumental masterworks featuring collaborative pianists in partnership with their instrumental colleagues. Sonata, a musical term of several meanings, is u...
First Monday at Jordan Hall: March
Jordan Hall
For more than 40 years, First Monday at Jordan Hall has been a cornerstone of New England Conservatory’s musical community, bringing together acclaimed faculty, distinguished alumni, exceptional students, and guest artists for unforgettable chamber music performances. Founded by renowned cellist ...
Sonata Night 63
Burnes Hall
Under the direction of NEC faculty pianist Pei-Shan Lee, Sonata Night is an evening of piano-instrumental masterworks featuring collaborative pianists in partnership with their instrumental colleagues. Sonata, a musical term of several meanings, is u...
Faculty Recital: Borromeo String Quartet featuring Paul Wiancko, cello
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. ...
First Monday at Jordan Hall: April
Jordan Hall
For more than 40 years, First Monday at Jordan Hall has been a cornerstone of New England Conservatory’s musical community, bringing together acclaimed faculty, distinguished alumni, exceptional students, and guest artists for unforgettable chamber music performances. Founded by renowned cellist ...
NEC String & Piano Honors Ensemble Recital
Jordan Hall
Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty selects five exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Chamber Music Honors Ensemble Program. The ensembles work with a faculty coach and are given an opportunity to perform a spring recital in NEC's Jordan Hall. Each ensemble performs a selection of works, including a student composition. To watc...
NEC String & Piano Honors Ensemble Recital
Jordan Hall
Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty selects five exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Chamber Music Honors Ensemble Program. The ensembles work with a faculty coach and are given an opportunity to perform a spring recital in NEC's Jordan Hall. Each ensemble performs a selection of works, including a student composition. To watc...
Sonata Night 64
Burnes Hall
Under the direction of NEC faculty pianist Pei-Shan Lee, Sonata Night is an evening of piano-instrumental masterworks featuring collaborative pianists in partnership with their instrumental colleagues. Sonata, a musical term of several meanings, is u...
NEC String & Piano Honors Ensemble Recital
Jordan Hall
Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty selects five exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Chamber Music Honors Ensemble Program. The ensembles work with a faculty coach and are given an opportunity to perform a spring recital in NEC's Jordan Hall. Each ensemble performs a selection of works, including a student composition. To watc...
Chamber Music Showcase
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...
Chamber Music Showcase
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...
Chamber Music Showcase
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...
Chamber Music Showcase
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...
Chamber Music Showcase
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...
Chamber Music Showcase
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...
Chamber Music Showcase
Burnes 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 String & Piano Honors Ensemble Recital
Jordan Hall
Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty selects five exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Chamber Music Honors Ensemble Program. The ensembles work with a faculty coach and are given an opportunity to perform a spring recital in NEC's Jordan Hall. Each ensemble performs a selection of works, including a student composition. To watc...
NEC String & Piano Honors Ensemble Recital
Jordan Hall
Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty selects five exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Chamber Music Honors Ensemble Program. The ensembles work with a faculty coach and are given an opportunity to perform a spring recital in NEC's Jordan Hall. Each ensemble performs a selection of works, including a student composition. To watc...
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 pianist. ...
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 pianist. ...
First Monday at Jordan Hall: May
Jordan Hall
For more than 40 years, First Monday at Jordan Hall has been a cornerstone of New England Conservatory’s musical community, bringing together acclaimed faculty, distinguished alumni, exceptional students, and guest artists for unforgettable chamber music performances. Founded by renowned cellist ...
Chamber Music Spring Gala
Jordan 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...
NEC Prep: Spring Chamber Showcase
Jordan Hall
Join us for an evening of music performed by NEC Prep's Chamber Music students. 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 Prep: CHIPS Spring Concert #1
Jordan Hall
Join us for an evening of music performed by NEC Prep's CHIPS students. 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 Prep: CHIPS Spring Concert #2
Jordan Hall
Join us for an evening of music performed by NEC Prep's CHIPS students. 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.
