Performances + Events
Events calendar
Jazz Studies Master Class with Dave Holland
Eben Jordan
New England Conservatory welcomes legendary bassist, composer, and bandleader Dave Holland back to campus for a special residency. In this masterclass, Holland works with students who present songs for coaching, offering insight and guidance on performance, interpretation and musicianship.
Dave Holland Residency Concert
Jordan Hall
Dave Holland is a renowned bassist, composer and bandleader whose passion for musical expression of all styles and dedication to creating consistently innovative ensembles has propelled a professional career of more than 50 years. A guiding light on acoustic and electric bass, Holland has earned top honors in his field, including multiple Grammy Awards and nominations and the title of NEA Jazz ...
Daniel Anastasio Presents: How Music's Hidden Layers Guide Our Emotions
Burnes Hall
Pianist Daniel Anastasio leads an interactive performance in an intimate setting, exploring what layers lie beneath the surface of great music. Through a combination of playing and speaking, Daniel reveals how melody, harmony, bass lines, rhythm, and musical structure work together to create moments of extraordinary emotional power. Hear familiar masterpieces in a new way, unfamiliar works with...
Piano Seminar: Virginia Eskin discusses Amy Beach
Keller Room
Join us for a seminar featuring pianist Virginia Eskin, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. This session will include a screening of portions of Virginia Eskin's documentary film on the life and music of Amy Beach.
Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts Presents: Paul Huang, violin; Helen Huang, piano
Jordan Hall
Ticket prices vary: $20 (age 7-13), $40, $60. Children under 6 are NOT admitted. Free tickets for students (age 14 and up), and complimentary tickets for non-students available upon request. Reservation required. Please reach out to the Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at
Faculty Recital: Borromeo String Quartet
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.
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.
Miriam Fried 80th Birthday Celebration
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 Philharmonia + Hugh Wolff: Beethoven, Price, and Strauss
Jordan Hall
Conductor Hugh Wolff leads the NEC Philharmonia in their first concert of the 2026-2027 season's which includes Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 1, Richard Strauss' Ein Heldenleben, and The Oak by NEC alumna ...
