Performances + Events
Events calendar
Boston Baroque Presents: Handel's Messiah
Jordan Hall
Boston Baroque returns to its cherished holiday traditions with performances of Handel’s Messiah, one of the most beloved and enduring works in classical music. Written in 1741, Messiah has captivated audiences for centuries with its radiant choruses, lyrical arias, and timeless message of hope and renewal. This season features a stellar quartet of Boston Baroqu...
Chamber Music Showcase | December 9 | 5 p.m.
Williams 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...
Faculty Recital: Michael Meraw, Baritone
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 Prep: Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert Band and Senior Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble
Jordan Hall
Join us for the Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert Band, and Senior Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert!
Jazz Ensemble Concert: Non-Majors, Zaleski
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
At the end of each semester, Jazz Studies students in small ensembles present concerts that highlight their musicianship, collaboration, and growth. Mark Tipton's Non-Major Ensemble is made up of students who are not in the Jazz department but share a love for performing and exploring this expressive style of music. The Mark Zaleski ensemble focuses on developing collaboratio...
Understanding George Russell’s Lydian Chromatic Concept
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Gunther Schuller, in creating the first Jazz program at NEC in 1969, brought a wealth of innovative artists. The contribution of George Russell to the musical community cannot be overestimated. He dedicated more than fifty years of his life to developing a theory of understanding music that came entirely from his intuition, experience, and practical research both as composer, band leader, and e...
NEC Festival: Faculty Recital – Kenneth Radnofsky, Saxophone: Gunther Schuller 100th Birthday Concert
Burnes Hall
Saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky gave the world premiere of Schuller's Saxophone Concerto with the Pittsburgh Symphony, and made his Carnegie Hall debut with the New York premiere of the piece, with both performances conducted by the composer. On the day of Gunther Schuller's 100th birthday, Radnof...
Piano Seminar: Master Class with Anton Nel
Keller Room
A master class with acclaimed pianist and University of Texas at Austin faculty member Anton Nel.
NEC Prep: Suzuki Early Childhood Education/Twinklegarten Recital
Brown Hall
Join us for the Suzuki Early Childhood Education/Twinklegarten recital!
