Performances + Events
Events calendar
Recital: Xiaofeng Hou '26 MM, Tenor
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. Xiaofeng Hou '26 MM studies Voice with Bradley Williams.
New Moon International Media Presents: Memories of Home, Xu Xia Solo Concert
Jordan Hall
In the spring of 2026, North America will be graced by a uniquely soothing voice capable of comforting every wandering soul—China's premier soprano, Xu Xia, will launch her “Memories of Home” North American tour at Jordan Hall in Boston on March 29. Her signature repertoire includes “Hometown Eyes” and “Times Gone By.” Please reach out to Ne...
NEC Prep: Youth Brass Ensemble, Junior Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble, Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert Band
Jordan Hall
Join us for the Youth Brass Ensemble, Junior Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble, and Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert Band Concert!
NEC Vocal Arts Presents: The Undergraduate Showcase
Williams Hall
The NEC Vocal Arts community warmly invites you to attend this showcase of our undergraduate voice students. Each semester, first- and second-year undergraduate voice majors prepare and perform a variety of song repertoire in public showcase events. In addition to growing their skills in music and interpretive preparation, students learn to put into practice the skills of public sp...
First Monday at Jordan Hall: Bach, Kurtág, Enescu, and Bartók
Jordan Hall
Join us as we continue the 41st season of First Mondays. Programs feature well-loved classics and new compositions, performed by some of the world's finest chamber musicians, free and open to all. 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 th...
Chamber Music Showcase | April 30 | 5 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...
CMA Spring Ensemble Festival | Part 1
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Part one of the Contemporary Musical Arts Spring Ensemble Festival celebrates the creativity and collaboration of students of ensembles across the program. Showcasing a diverse range of styles, sounds, and perspectives, the performances highlight the talent, dedication, and artistic growth of our students. From innovative interpretations to dynamic original works, this opening segment sets the ...
A Far Cry Presents: Heart Strings: A Far Cry's Valentine to Boston
Jordan Hall
Curated by: Rafael Popper Keizer Swipe left on the ordinary. This Valentine’s Day, A Far Cry invites you to an unforgettable evening of music celebrating love in all its forms — devotional, romantic, maternal, and even a little messy. Heart Strings tugs at the full emotional spectrum, from aching tenderness to joyful devotion to complicated longing. Curated like...
Recital: Lucy Geller '26 MM, Contemporary Musical Arts
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. Lucy Geller '26 MM studies Contemporary Musical Arts with Hanku...
Recital: Yuqi Zhong '26 MM, French horn
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. Yuqi Zhong '26 MM studies French horn with Eli Epstein and is t...
