Performances + Events
Concert
Faculty Recital: Joseph Bozich | Sibelius American Premiere, Rossini, and Bozich World Premiere
Jordan Hall
Experience the American Premiere of Sibelius' only opera Jungfrun i tornet (The Maiden in the Tower) presented in its original Swedish in concert in Jordan Hall. The cast includes NEC alumni and professional young artists and an orchestra and chorus made-up of members of the NEC student body. NEC faculty member
Jazz Small Ensembles: Jason Moran
Eben Jordan Hall
At the end of each semester, the Department of Jazz Studies showcases small ensembles that span the full spectrum of jazz. Tonight's lineup includes: 8 p.m. Jason Moran 19 p.m. Jason Moran 2 Each ensemble brings its own unique interpretation of jazz, offering a diverse program that celebrates its rich history and evolving sound. ...
NEC Philharmonia and Symphonic Choir + Hugh Wolff: Brahms "Ein deutsches Requiem"
Jordan Hall
NEC Philharmonia and NEC Symphonic Choir come together for a performance of Johannes Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45 with Hugh Wolff, conductor, and soloists Josie Larsen '25 AD, soprano, and Zhanqi Wang '26 MM, baritone. The chorus was...
NEC Jazz Orchestra with Maria Schneider
Jordan Hall
Award-winning composer Maria Schneider conducts the NEC Jazz Orchestra in an evening of her music. This 2025 Maria Schneider Residency at NEC is made possible by the 2024-2025 NEC Artist Residency Program. To watch a live stream of this event, click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page. ...
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 ...
NEC Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra
Jordan Hall
NEC's Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra features the music of NEC students performed by their peers, under the direction of Frank Carlberg. Tonight, the JCWO performs works by Thomas Griffin, Joe Wagner, Trevor Johnson, Nadav Brenner, Niko Malinowski, Alexander Hussain, Benedict Koh, André Bruni, and Jim Connolly. The live stre...
Sonata Class Recital
Brown 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 from Beethoven, Brahms, Britten, Franck, Janáček, and Prokofiev that demonstrate the equal partnering of string player and pianist. ...
Chamber Music Showcase (1)
Burnes Hl
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...
Liederabend LXXVII: Nine Art Song Premieres
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 Small Ensembles: Webber, Dijkstra, and Reichman Jazz
Eben Jordan Hall
At the end of each semester, the Department of Jazz Studies showcases small ensembles that span the full spectrum of jazz. Tonight's lineup includes: 7 p.m. Anna Webber8 p.m. Jorrit Dijkstra9 p.m. Reichman Jazz Each ensemble brings its own unique interpretation of jazz, offering a diverse program that celebrates its rich history and evolving sound....
NEC Symphony + David Loebel, Jherrard Hardeman ('25 GD)
Jordan Hall
NEC Symphony, led by David Loebel and Jherrard Hardeman ('25 GD), performs Beethoven's "Coriolan" Overture, Orchestral Overture by Tomer Rozen '25 MM, Britten's Four Sea Interludes from "Peter Grimes", and the Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major, op. 77 featuring Masha Lakis...
Chamber Music Showcase (2)
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...
Chamber Music Showcase (3)
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...
Jazz Small Ensembles: Leake, Zaleski, and Brazilian
Eben Jordan Hall
At the end of each semester, the Department of Jazz Studies showcases small ensembles that span the full spectrum of jazz. Tonight's lineup includes: 7 p.m. Jerry Leake8 p.m. Mark Zaleski9 p.m. Brazilian Each ensemble brings its own unique interpretation of jazz, offering a diverse program that celebrates its rich history and evolving sound. ...
NEC Chamber Singers & Symphonic Winds + Erica J. Washburn & William Drury
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 (4)
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...
Chamber Music Showcase (5)
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...
Chamber Music Showcase (6)
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...
Chamber Music Showcase (7)
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...
Chamber Music Showcase (8)
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...
Jazz Small Ensembles: Coleman Early Jazz, McBee, and Carlberg
Eben Jordan Hall
At the end of each semester, the Department of Jazz Studies showcases small ensembles that span the full spectrum of jazz. Tonight's lineup includes: 5 p.m. Coleman Early Jazz7 p.m. Cecil McBee8 p.m. Frank Carlberg 19 p.m. Frank Carlberg 2 Each ensemble brings its own unique interpretation of jazz, offering a diverse program that celebrates i...
Chamber Music Showcase (9)
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...
Chamber Music Showcase (10)
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...
NEC Contemporary Musical Arts Presents Visionaries and Eccentrics: Ives' Problem Children
Jordan Hall
With his concept of musical transcendentalism, Charles Ives paved the way for a century of experimentation in multiple modes of musical expression. Tonight, CMA students explore the worlds of collage, postmodernism, and other genres of multi-layered music, including rock, jazz, funk, noise, and other contemporary musical art forms, drawing on the music of Brian Wilson, Captain Beefheart, Parlia...
Chamber Music Showcase (11)
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...
Jazz Small Ensembles: Afro-Latin
Eben Jordan Hall
At the end of each semester, the Department of Jazz Studies showcases small ensembles that span the full spectrum of jazz. Tonight's lineup includes: 8:30 p.m. Afro-Latin Each ensemble brings its own unique interpretation of jazz, offering a diverse program that celebrates its rich history and evolving sound. ...
Chamber Music Showcase (12)
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...
Jazz Small Ensembles: Nieske and Palmer
Eben Jordan Hall
At the end of each semester, the Department of Jazz Studies showcases small ensembles that span the full spectrum of jazz. Tonight's lineup includes: 7 p.m. Bob Nieske 18 p.m. Bob Nieske 29 p.m. Jason Palmer Each ensemble brings its own unique interpretation of jazz, offering a diverse program that celebrates its rich history and evolving sound. ...
NEC Philharmonia + Hugh Wolff: Tan Dun, Dvořák, Stravinsky
Jordan Hall
Hugh Wolff and the NEC Philharmonia close the 2024-2025 season with a concert featuring Tan Dun's Fanfare Overture, Dvořák's Cello Concerto in B Minor, and Stravinsky's Le sacre du printemps. The soloist for the Dvořák is Jonah Kernis '25, winner of the NEC Lower String Concerto Competition. ...
Chamber Music Showcase (13)
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...
CMA Spring Ensemble Festival Part 1
Eben Jordan Hall
The Department of Contemporary Musical Arts presents part 1 of its Spring Ensemble Festival, with performances by the Interdisciplinary, Songwriters Workshop, and R&B ensembles. Part 2 will be presented on May 4. ...
Malcolm Peyton Composer Residency Concert
Jordan Hall
NEC's Composition Department presents its annual Malcolm Peyton Composer Residency with artists Ingrid Laubrock and Ikue Mori. 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 pass...
String Training Orchestras & Preparatory Training Orchestra 8:30 AM Concert
Jordan Hall
String Training Orchestra 8:00 AMConducted by Peter Jarvis String Training Orchestra 9:00 AMConducted by Peter Jarvis Preparatory String Orchestra 8:30 AMConducted by Marta Zurad ...
CMA All-day Spring Ensemble Festival
Eben Jordan Hall
Celebrate spring with a festival of Contemporary Musical Arts Ensembles, featuring music, food, and dance all day long! 11:00 a.m. Middle Eastern (Mal Barsamian)11:50 a.m. Joe Morris12:40 p.m. Mande West African (Balla Kouyate)2:00 p.m.Colombian (Lautaro Mantilla)3:00 p.m. indie.punk.art
Chamber Music Showcase (14)
Pierce 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...
First Monday at Jordan Hall: May
Jordan Hall
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of First Mondays, curated by Artistic Director Laurence Lesser. Programs feature well-loved classics and new compositions, performed by some of the finest chamber musicians in the world, free and open to all. First Mondays are fresh and full of imaginative pairings of well-loved classics and new works, performed in one of the fine...
Chirp: NEC's Music Technology Showcase 4
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. ...
Tuesday Night New Music 10
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 ...
Chirp: NEC's Music Technology Showcase 5
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. ...
Chirp: NEC's Music Technology Showcase 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. ...
Chirp: NEC's Music Technology Showcase 7
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. ...
Baroque Ensembles Concert
Brown Hall
Friday Baroque EnsemblePreparatory Baroque EnsembleBaroque Chamber Orchestra Conducted by Aldo Abreu ...
Junior/String/Youth Repertory Orchestra Concert
Jordan Hall
Junior Repertory OrchestraConducted by Adam Grossman String Repertory OrchestraConducted by Cynthia Woods Youth Repertory OrchestraConducted by Cynthia Woods ...
String Chamber Orchestra & Preparatory String Orchestra 10:30 Concert
Jordan Hall
String Chamber OrchestraConducted by Peter Jarvis Preparatory String Orchestra 10:30Conducted by Marta Zurad ...
Youth Jazz Orchestra Concert
Brown Hall
Youth Jazz OrchestraLed by Bob Nieske & Jeffrey Leonard ...
