The future of music, made here.

Fall Season Opener: NEC Philharmonia with Hugh Wolff and Violinist Geneva Lewis ’20, ’22 AD

September 15, 2022

Geneva Lewis

On Wednesday, September 21, the Artist Diploma graduate will perform as violin soloist in Barber’s Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, op. 14.

The Fall 2022 season at New England Conservatory promises to be a powerful showcase of dynamic artistry from across the NEC community. The NEC Philharmonia, conducted by Hugh Wolff, opens the season on Wednesday, September 21 with a thrilling program of Revueltas, Barber, Montgomery, and Ravel in Jordan Hall.

NEC alumna Geneva Lewis ’20, ’22 AD will perform as violin soloist in Barber’s Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, op. 14. Lewis’ performances have been a highlight of previous concerts with the NEC Philharmonia, including her February 2021 performance of Schnittke’s Concerto Grosso No. 1 alongside violinist Maria Ioudenitch ’20 MM, ’22 AD.

Lewis is the recipient of multiple awards for rising stars in the world of string performance, including a 2022 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Grant and a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant, in addition to being the Grand Prize winner of the 2020 Concert Artists Guild Competition. Lewis was also recently named one of BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Artists.

Watch the video of the February 2021 performance below:

Feb. ’21 Concert: Schnittke: Concerto Grosso No. 1 | Geneva Lewis, Maria Ioudenitch, NEC Philharmonia
recent news
Josie Larsen, left, and Ricky Lee Owens

January 13, 2025

NEC Students and Alumni Advance in Prestigious Metropolitan Opera Competition

Read More
Joshua Brown

January 13, 2025

NEC Concert Artist Joshua Brown, on His Path and Practice

Read More
Stefan asbury by takashi fujimoto

January 6, 2025

Distinguished Conductor Stefan Asbury Joins NEC’s Faculty

Read More
  • Josie Larsen, left, and Ricky Lee Owens

    January 13, 2025

    NEC Students and Alumni Advance in Prestigious Metropolitan Opera Competition

  • Joshua Brown

    January 13, 2025

    NEC Concert Artist Joshua Brown, on His Path and Practice

  • Stefan asbury by takashi fujimoto

    January 6, 2025

    Distinguished Conductor Stefan Asbury Joins NEC’s Faculty

  • 2024 at NEC: Highlights from an Enriching Year 

    December 16, 2024

    2024 at NEC: Highlights from an Enriching Year 

  • Balourdet Quartet Signs with Colbert Artists Management

    December 16, 2024

    Balourdet Quartet Signs with Colbert Artists Management

  • Yunchan Lim by James Hole

    December 16, 2024

    Boston Globe Names Yunchan Lim’s Chopin Recording Among “10 Best Classical Albums of 2024”