Performances + Events
Events calendar
The Science of Learning: A Roundtable Workshop for Teachers
All music teachers know that what happens in the lesson is only half the equation; what students do in their own practice is the other. By understanding the science of learning, teachers can help their students practice better and more efficiently! The session will start with a brief overview summarizing some of the most powerful, recent findings about how the brain learns most optimally, follo...
Faculty Recital: Michael Meraw, Baritone, and Leonardo Ciampa, Piano
Jordan Hall
Baritone Michael Meraw and guest artist Leonardo Ciampa present an evening of art songs by Tosti and Donaudy. Also on the program is an original composition by Ciampa. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click t...
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...
Piano Seminar: J.Y. Song
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring pianist J.Y. Song, hosted by the NEC Piano Department.
NEC Philharmonia + Hugh Wolff: Mazzoli, Britten, and Strauss
Jordan Hall
Hugh Wolff and the NEC Philharmonia open tonight's program with Missy Mazzoli's Holy Roller, which she describes as "devotional music for a non-existent religion." This is followed by Benjamin Britten's Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra, ...
Master Class: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Piano
Williams Hall
This master class is made possible by Edith Michelson Milender in honor of her mother Mildred Levinson ‘29. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet is the 2025-26 Mildred Levinson Piano Artist-in-Residence. Award-winning pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet enjoys a prolific recording and international concert career, with his playing described as possessing “exquisite sensibilité, delivered with ...
NEC Prep: Friday Baroque Ensemble, Preparatory Baroque Ensemble, and Baroque Chamber Orchestra
Brown Hall
Join us for the Friday Baroque Ensemble, Preparatory Baroque Ensemble, and Baroque Chamber Orchestra Concert!
Celebrity Series of Boston Presents: Danish String Quartet
Jordan Hall
It’s always a pleasure to welcome the Danish String Quartet to our stages. Over three previous appearances, they have captivated audiences with thoughtfully curated programs, peerless ensemble playing, and the unmistakable warmth and camaraderie that come from more than two decades of performing together. Multiple price points available, visit the
NEC Philharmonia + Opera Presents: Gaetano Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore | Night 2
Jordan Hall
NEC Philharmonia + Opera presents L'elisir d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti and Felice Romani. This performance is conducted by Robert Tweten and directed by Steven Goldste...
