Performances + Events
Events calendar
Jazz Small Ensembles: Afro-Latin, Brazilian and World Rhythms
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Tonight's Small Jazz Ensemble concert features world music and its impact on jazz. The Brazilian Ensemble, with direction by Caio Afiune, explores music from the early choros of the 19th century, to the music of Tom Jobim, Hermeto Pascoal andGuinga. Mark Walker’s Afro-Latin Ensemble delves into the use of South American and Caribbean rhythms and the works of high-level jazz com...
Liederabend LXXVIII
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."...
BSO Prelude: "What I Hear" featuring Carlos Simon
Brown Hall
A collaboration between the Boston Symphony Orchestra and New England Conservatory, "What I Hear" is a series of free hour-long events at NEC meant to introduce audiences to composers being featured in a BSO concert taking place later in the same evening. These composer-curated chamber music programs feature performances by Conservatory students and include conversations betwee...
Celebrity Series of Boston Presents: Takács Quartet with Jordan Bak, viola
Jordan Hall
The Takács Quartet—long celebrated for their fearlessness, power, and interpretive clarity—finds a well-matched partner in American violist Jordan Bak. Like the Quartet, Bak draws praise for his power and warmth, commanding presence, and ability to captivate an audience’s attention and imagination. Multiple price points available, visit the
Chamber Music Showcase | December 7 | 1 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...
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: String Chamber Orchestra, Preparatory String Orchestra 10:30
Jordan Hall
Join us for the String Chamber Orchestra and Preparatory String Orchestra Concert!
BEMF Chamber Opera Series Presents: Francesco Provenzale: Stellidaura's Revenge
Jordan Hall
A courtly love triangle is torn apart by violent passions in this sultry romp! When her beloved is shot by a jealous rival, Stellidaura is out for REVENGE! Provenzale was a hugely influential figure in Neapolitan opera and he wrote his zany tragicomedy to be performed at a prince's summer palazzo in 1674. Breathtaking laments combine with lively tarantellas to produce a wildly enter...
Recital: Michael Yang-Wierenga '25 MM, Contemporary Musical Arts
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. Michael Yang-Wierenga '25 MM studies Contemporary Musical ...
