Performances + Events
Concert
NEC Chamber Orchestra
Jordan Hall
The NEC Chamber Orchestra, prepared by artistic director Donald Palma and performing without conductor, gives its first 2026-2027 concert. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “Streaming Access”...
Faculty Recital: Eden MacAdam-Somer featuring Gordon Beeferman
Jordan Hall
Join us for a special residency concert with composer, pianist, and improviser Gordon Beeferman, joined by CMA Department Chair Eden MacAdam-Somer (voice/violin/foot percussion), CMA and Jazz faculty
Tuesday Night New Music 3
Williams Hall
The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie A...
Liederabend LXXXIII: Shades of Romanticism, Part 1
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 s...
NEC Symphony + David Loebel: Montgomery, Haydn and Dvořák
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 Jazz Orchestra: Blues and the Abstract Truth
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
The NEC Jazz Orchestra, led by Ken Schaphorst, will explore the many ways in which the blues are expressed in music for voice and big band. Early, more traditional examples of blues will be featured, including Memphis Slim’s Every Day (I Have the Blues) and Duke Ellington’s Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue, alongside more contemporary blues offsho...
First & Second Year Undergraduate Voice Showcase
WILLIAMS Hall
Each semester, first- and second-year voice majors at New England Conservatory present public showcases featuring a diverse selection of vocal repertoire. These performances are the culmination of their ongoing work in vocal technique, musical interpretation, and stage presence. In addition to honing their artistry, students develop essential communication skills by introducing their pie...
Sound & Music in the Muslim World
Brown Hall
This special one-day conference will examine four key aspects: the Significance of sound in Muslim contexts, Oral Tradition and Memorization, Music Education in Muslim Communities and Understanding Islam through its Art. The day concludes with an evening concert featuring three ensembles performing musical traditions from across the Muslim world. Guest speakers include : Oludamini Ogunna...
NEC Wind Ensemble
Jordan Hall
To watch a live stream of this event, click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page. ...
First & Second Year Undergraduate Voice Showcase
WILLIAMS Hall
Each semester, first- and second-year voice majors at New England Conservatory present public showcases featuring a diverse selection of vocal repertoire. These performances are the culmination of their ongoing work in vocal technique, musical interpretation, and stage presence. In addition to honing their artistry, students develop essential communication skills by introducing their pie...
NEC Philharmonia + Earl Lee: Berlioz, Skye, and Ravel
Jordan Hall
Tonight's concert features the premiere of Derrick Skye's new double concerto — Tesseract — and staples of the orchestral literature: the Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture and Ravel's La valse and Daphis et Chloé Suite No. 2. NEC alumnae Tessa Lark, violin, and Deborah Pae, ce...
Sonata Night 60
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 used here to signify a duo ...
NEC Chamber Singers + Erica J. Washburn | Liminal Spaces
Jordan Hall
Tonight's concert is a collaboration between NEC Chamber Singers, percussionist Yilin Chen (CMA) and students in Patrick Keppel's The Art of the Monologue and Storytelling class. Part of the NEC chorus department's "Great Music for a Great Space" series, the evening ...
First Monday at Jordan Hall: Hungarian Pathways and Appalachian Trails
Jordan Hall
A celebration of the grand traditions circling one of our important European peer institutions, the Liszt Academy in Budapest. Star violin alum Tessa Lark will return to the Jordan Hall stage to explore music from Béla Bartok as well as the grand American folk tradition, together with faculty members from the CMA Department. Soprano Dani Zhang '26 AD will present two songs from the 19t...
NEC Philharmonia + David Loebel: Agócs, Smetana, and Bartók
Jordan Hall
David Loebel leads the NEC Philharmonia in a program highlighting music from Eastern Europe, including Requiem Fragments (2008) by NEC's Kati Agócs. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch t...
CMA Presents Water with Special Guest Multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily
Jordan Hall
Produced by Eden MacAdam-Somer and Anthony Coleman, Water invites listeners on a fluid musical journey through sound, ritual, memory, and transformation. Performed by students and faculty of NEC’s Contemporary Musical Arts Department, with special guest multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily, this genre-spanning concert explores wa...
NEC Piano Department Concert: Scarlatti Keyboard Sonatas | November 10th| 8:00 p.m.
Williams Hall
Each year, NEC's Piano Department marks an anniversary, celebrates a composer, or explores a theme with a series of concerts. Students from the College and Preparatory School are chosen to perform. This year, there will be six concerts featuring Domenico Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonatas. This concert series will span four years and cover all 555 of Scarlatti’s Sonatas.
NEC Symphony + Paul Biss
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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted ...
NEC Piano Department Concert: Scarlatti Keyboard Sonatas | November 12th| 7:30 p.m.
Jordan Hall
Each year, NEC's Piano Department marks an anniversary, celebrates a composer, or explores a theme with a series of concerts. Students from the College and Preparatory School are chosen to perform. This year, there will be six concerts featuring Domenico Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonatas. This concert series will span four years and cover all 555 of Scarlatti’s Sonatas.
Song and Verse
Williams Hall
Inaugurated in the fall of 2020, the Song and Verse recital series provides a platform for undergraduate singers at NEC to experience the unique and invigorating process of song preparation and performance—creating interpretations, building performance skills, and forging intellectual and musical connections with a wide literature. ...
NEC Baroque Orchestra
Brown 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. ...
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. ...
Tuesday Night New Music 4
Burnes Hall
The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie A...
NEC Chamber Orchestra
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. ...
Sonata Night 61
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...
Gunther Schuller Legacy Concert
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...
Jazz from Eben Jordan: Cecil McBee and Joe Morris Student Ensembles
Experience the next generation of jazz as the Cecil McBee and Joe Morris Student Ensembles take the stage for an evening of creative, adventurous music. Featuring performances by NEC's student musicians, the concert celebrates the spirit of collaboration and artistic exploration that defines the Jazz program. 7:00p Cecil McBee Ensemble8:00p Joe Morris Ensemble I9:00p Joe ...
NEC Saxophone Ensemble
Jordan Hall
Led by Kenneth Radnofsky, the NEC Saxophone Ensemble perform works composed and arranged for saxophones. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “Streaming Access” button ...
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. ...
CMA Small Ensemble Concert
Pierce Hall
Join us for a Contemporary Musical Arts chamber music showcase, with performances by the Contemporary Vocal (Erin Hogan), Jewish Music (Hankus Netsky), and Mandé West African (Balla Kouyaté). ...
Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra
Brown Hall
Join us for the first Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra concert of the 2026–27 academic year. Under the direction of pianist, composer, and NEC faculty member Frank Carlberg, the ensemble performs original works by student composers, bringing new ideas to life throug...
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...
Jazz from Eben Jordan with the Brazilian and Mark Zaleski Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Jazz from Eben Jordan is back for another exciting season, showcasing the extraordinary talent of New England Conservatory's students and faculty. Tonight's concert features ensembles led by Caio Afiune and Mark Zaleski. Join us for an evening of adventurous improvisation, creative collaboration, and the vibrant energy of NEC's jazz comm...
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...
NEC Symphonic Choir and Chamber Singers: Britten Celebration
Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury Street, Boston
Under the direction of Erica J. Washburn, NEC's Director of Choral Activities, and Honghao Zheng '29 DMA, the Symphonic Choir and Chamber Singers celebrate Benjamin Britten upon the 50th anniversary of his death with three of his signature works for chorus:
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...
Jazz from Eben Jordan: Jason Moran and Mark Tipton Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Join us for Jazz from Eben Jordan featuring the Mark Tipton and Jason Moran Student Ensembles. Bringing together the distinctive voices of NEC's student musicians, the concert celebrates the rich possibilities of contemporary jazz. 7:00p Mark Tipton Ensemble8:00p Jason Moran Ensemble I9:00p Jason Moran Ensemble II ...
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...
Jazz from Eben Jordan featuring Early Jazz, Reichman, and Non-Major Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Jazz from Eben Jordan returns with another evening celebrating the breadth and diversity of New England Conservatory's jazz community. Tonight's concert features performances by Anthony Coleman's Early Jazz ensemble, Ted Reichman's Electronic ensemble, and the Jazz for Non-Majors Ens...
Tuesday Night New Music 5
Burnes Hall
The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie A...
Liederabend LXXXIV: Shades of Romanticism, Part 2
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 so...
Jazz from Eben Jordan featuring the Jazz Vocal and Songwriting Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Tonight's Jazz from Eben Jordan concert features the Jazz Vocal Ensembles and Songwriters Ensemble, led by acclaimed vocalist, composer, and educator Dominique Eade. With imaginative arrangements, original music, and expressive storytelling, these ensembles offer a look at the rich and evolving traditions of voca...
NEC Philharmonia + Hugh Wolff: Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky
Jordan Hall
Pianist and NEC Concert Artist Clayton Stephenson ’27 AD, is the featured soloist in tonight's NEC Philharmonia performance of the Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 in C,
NEC Jazz Orchestra: John Coltrane Centennial Concert
Jordan Hall
Jazz Studies Assistant Chair Mark Tipton conducts the New England Conservatory Jazz Orchestra with internationally renowned saxophonist and NEC faculty member Jerry Bergonzi in a vibrant celebration of the music and artistry of the visionary saxophonist and composer John Coltrane, one of the most influential and beloved figures in jazz history. Coltrane created groundbreaking works including
NEC New Music Ensemble + Claire Chase
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
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. ...
CMA Small Ensemble Festival
Pierce Hall
Celebrate the season with a festival of Contemporary Musical Arts Ensembles, featuring music, food, and dance all day long. The event features performances by the Ted Reichman Electronic Music and Anthony Coleman ensembles along with Irish Ceol (Liz Knowles), Early Jazz (Anthony Coleman), Persian (Nima Janmohammadi), Alternative/Indie/Punk Rock (Lautaro Mantilla), World Music (Akram Hadd...
Liederabend LXXXV
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."...
Jazz from Eben Jordan: Bob Nieske and Frank Carlberg Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Jazz from Eben Jordan continues its season with an evening of performances by ensembles led by composer and NEC faculty member Frank Carlberg and acclaimed bassist, composer, and educator Bob Nieske. This concert brings together a variety of musical approaches, reflecting the breadth and vitality of jazz at NEC. 7:00p Frank Carlberg Ensemble II
NEC Chamber Singers + NEC Symphonic Winds + Navy Band Northeast: Into the Holidays!
Jordan Hall
It's the annual holiday celebration at NEC! This family-friendly choral and winds concert features popular holiday tunes, seasonal sweaters, Santa hats, candy canes, and a singalong. Join us for a festive evening featuring the NEC Chamber Singers, NEC Symphonic Winds, and Navy Band Northeast, led by conductors
Jazz from Eben Jordan: John Lockwood and Jerry Bergonzi Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Tonight's Jazz from Eben Jordan features student ensembles led by legendary saxophonist and educator Jerry Bergonzi and renowned bassist John Lockwood. Featuring a distinctive approach to jazz performance and improvisation, expect an evening of sophisticated musicianship and spontaneous creativity. 7:00p John Lockwood Ensemble8:00p Je...
NEC Lab Orchestra + Graduate Student Conductors
Brown Hall
Graduate conducting students of Stefan Asbury lead an orchestra of their colleagues. 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 a...
Jazz from Eben Jordan: Mark Walker Latin, Anna Webber, and Jason Palmer Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Tonight's Jazz from Eben Jordan performance spotlights the Jason Palmer Ensemble, Mark Walker Latin Ensemble and the Anna Webber Ensemble, showcasing music that draws from contemporary jazz influences. Performed by NEC students under the guidance of acclaimed faculty artists, the concert promises an evening of vibrant grooves, creative improvisatio...
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...
Jazz from Eben Jordan: World Rhythms, Jazz Composers and Gospel Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
The Fall 2026 Jazz from Eben Jordan season concludes with an evening of diverse musical perspectives from three distinctive NEC ensembles. Tonight's concert features performances by Jerry Leake's World Rhythms Ensemble, Jorrit Dijkstra's Jazz Composers Ensemble, and Joseph Copeland's Gospel Ensemble, showcasing original works,...
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. ...
Tuesday Night New Music 6
Brown Hall
The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie A...
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 t...
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. ...
NEC Composers' Series
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. ...
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. ...
NEC Philharmonia + Hugh Wolff: Assad, Rachmaninoff, and Schumann
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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted ...
NEC Symphonic Winds
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
Kevin Fitzgerald, NEC's Director of Wind Ensembles, leads NEC Symphonic Winds in tonight's concert. 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 ...
Tuesday Night New Music 7
Brown Hall
The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie A...
Liederabend LXXXVI
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.&q...
NEC Symphony
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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted ...
CMA Department Concert: Sounding Resilience
Jordan Hall
In tonight’s Contemporary Musical Arts Department production, NEC students and faculty explore how music has inspired movements, united communities, and given voice to struggles for peace, justice, and equality across generations. Rooted in the histories of the Civil Rights, Labor, Suffragist, Anti-war, and Environmental movements in the United States, the program also engages with protes...
NEC Chamber Orchestra
Jordan Hall
The NEC Chamber Orchestra was created to provide the students with an opportunity to apply the principals of chamber music in a small orchestral setting. The participants are chosen by audition at the beginning of the academic year and remain together throughout. As the ensemble rehearses and performs without a conductor, leadership responsibilities are ro...
Tuesday Night New Music 8
Brown Hall
The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie A...
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...
NEC Piano Department Concert: Scarlatti Keyboard Sonatas | February 25th| 7:30 p.m.
Jordan Hall
Each year, NEC's Piano Department marks an anniversary, celebrates a composer, or explores a theme with a series of concerts. Students from the College and Preparatory School are chosen to perform. This year, there will be six concerts featuring Domenico Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonatas. This concert series will span four years and cover all 555 of Scarlatti’s Sonatas.
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 ...
NEC Piano Department Concert: Scarlatti Keyboard Sonatas | March 2nd | 7:30 p.m.
Jordan Hall
Each year, NEC's Piano Department marks an anniversary, celebrates a composer, or explores a theme with a series of concerts. Students from the College and Preparatory School are chosen to perform. This year, there will be six concerts featuring Domenico Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonatas. This concert series will span four years and cover all 555 of Scarlatti’s Sonatas.
NEC Wind Ensemble
Jordan Hall
NEC Wind Ensemble takes the stage under the direction of Kevin Fitzgerald, NEC's Director of Wind Ensembles. 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 wi...
NEC Piano Department Concert: Scarlatti Keyboard Sonatas | March 7th| 8:00 p.m.
Jordan Hall
Each year, NEC's Piano Department marks an anniversary, celebrates a composer, or explores a theme with a series of concerts. Students from the College and Preparatory School are chosen to perform. This year, there will be six concerts featuring Domenico Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonatas. This concert series will span four years and cover all 555 of Scarlatti’s Sonatas.
Liederabend LXXXVII
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.&q...
NEC Composers' Series: Arthur Berger Memorial Concert
Jordan Hall
An annual tradition in NEC’s Composition Department, this concert celebrates the life and music of Arthur Berger, an influential composer, critic, and teacher who served on the faculty from 1980-1999. Sid Richardson is curator of tonight's program. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “S...
NEC Composers' Series: DMA Composers Showcase
Jordan Hall
A showcase concert of music by NEC DMA composers featuring a wide variety of chamber music ranging from solo piano to string quartet and beyond. 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 wind...
NEC Saxophone Ensemble
Jordan Hall
Kenneth Radnofsky leads the NEC Saxophone Ensemble in tonight's concert. 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 ent...
Tuesday Night New Music 9
Williams Hall
The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie A...
NEC New Music Ensemble
Jordan Hall
Inaugurated in Fall 2022, NEC's New Music Ensemble performs a program of diverse works conducted by Stefan Asbury. 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 t...
NEC Symphony
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. ...
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...
NEC Chamber Singers + Erica J. Washburn
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. ...
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. ...
NEC Brass Bash
Jordan Hall
The Brass Bash, directed by Stephen Lange and James Markey celebrates the students in NEC’s Brass Department, and features performances fo...
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 Baroque Orchestra + Chamber Singers + Alana Youssefian Ruocco: Handel
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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted ...
Tuesday Night New Music 10
Burnes Hall
The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie A...
CMA Department Concert: the Music of Björk
Jordan Hall
Contemporary Musical Arts presents an evening of music by and inspired by Björk. Featuring performances of works from across her groundbreaking career alongside new pieces influenced by her singular artistic vision, this concert celebrates one of the most innovative voices in contemporary music. Produced by Lautaro Mantilla. ...
Marion Rubin Berman ’31 Piano Honors Concert
Jordan Hall
The annual Marion Rubin Berman '31 Piano Honors Concert features piano competition winners presenting pieces based on a theme or a composer. 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 ...
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...
CMA Spring Ensemble Festival
Pierce Hall
Celebrate spring with a festival of Contemporary Musical Arts Ensembles, featuring music, food, and dance all day long! You’ll hear performances by the Middle Eastern, West African, and Jewish Music ensembles; R&B; American Roots; the Songwriters Workshop and Indie/Punk/Art Rock ensembles, and more. The evening will end with a student led open mic session. ...
Song and Verse
Burnes Hall
Inaugurated in the fall of 2020, the Song and Verse recital series provides a platform for undergraduate singers at NEC to experience the unique and invigorating process of song preparation and performance — creating interpretations, building performance skills, and forging intellectual and musical connections with a wide literature. Working closel...
NEC Symphony
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. ...
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 Lab Orchestra + Graduate Student Conductors
Brown Hall
NEC’s conducting students have ascended to some of the world’s most auspicious podiums, and here is your chance to see and hear them as they begin their careers. Joseph Bozich ’28 DMA and Leonard Bopp ’27 GD conduct their orchestral colleagues tonight. The live stream o...
Liederabend LXXXVIII
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.&q...
NEC Philharmonia + Stefan Asbury
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 Symphonic Choir and Chamber Singers: Great Music for a Great Space
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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted. ...
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 ...
Tuesday Night New Music 11
Jordan Hall
The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie A...
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 h...
