Performances + Events
Events calendar
Handel + Haydn Society Presents: Baroque Christmas
Jordan Hall
"Deck the halls with Bach and the brilliance of the Baroque! Celebrate the season with the H+H Orchestra, Chorus, and Resident Conductor Scott Allen Jarrett as they bring you music that overflows with joy and “crackles with spirit” (The Arts Fuse). The holidays shine even brighter with jubilant works by the harmonious duo J.S. Bach and his cousin J.L. Bach, alongside the sparkl...
Laurie Smukler Chamber Music Master Class
Pierce Hall
Laurie Smukler presents a master class featuring ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music program. Laurie Smukler began her studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music and started playing as a soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra at 14. She earned her BM from The Juilliard School, where she studied with Ivan Galamian; other Juilliard faculty who have had a powerful influence on her developme...
NEC Opera Scenes: An Evening of Handel and Shakespeare
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
Join first year graduate students as they present two evenings of Handel arias and Shakespeare monologues. 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 Stream̶...
Recital: Yixiang 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. Yixiang Wang '26 GD studies Violin with
NEC Prep: Suzuki Early Childhood Education/Twinklegarten Recital
Brown Hall
Join us for the Suzuki Early Childhood Education/Twinklegarten recital!
Celebrity Series of Boston Presents: Leif Ove Andsnes, piano
Jordan Hall
Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes returns to Celebrity Series for his third appearance—but for the first time as a solo recitalist. Praised for his insightful, compelling, and elegantly virtuosic interpretations, Andsnes brings clarity and structure to every piece he performs. Multiple price points available, visit the
Jazz Small Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
At the end of each semester, NEC's Jazz ensemble cap off their studies with a performance that showcases the musicianship and growth of our students. Tonight's program highlights ensembles led by Ted Reichman and Anna Webber. Jorrit Dijkstra’s Jazz Composers ensemble is a workshop-style ensemble where students are invited to write for each other, with attention towards grou...
Faculty Recital: Paula Robison, Flute & Paavali Jumppanen, Piano | An Hour of Bach and Mozart
Williams 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.
Recital: Sandy Ssu-Hsuan Li '25 GC, Collaborative Piano
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. Sandy Ssu-Hsuan Li '25 GC studies Collaborative Piano with
NEC Prep: Chamber Music Intensive Performance Seminar (CHIPS) Concert
Jordan Hall
Join us for the Chamber Music Intensive Performance Seminar (CHIPS) Concert!
