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NEC Concert Artists Series Showcases Exceptional Performers

January 16, 2025

NEC Concert Artists Series Showcases Exceptional Performers

The spring semester of NEC’s Concert Artists Series, which showcases the exceptional musicians in the Conservatory’s Institute for Concert Artists and Professional Programs, opens on Friday, January 24, with a recital by violinist Joshua Brown ’22, ’24 MM, ’26 AD in Jordan Hall.

The series continues in March and April with solo and chamber music performances and a concert that brings together all current Concert Artists for an evening of extraordinary artistry.

Save the following dates:

Friday, January 24: violinist Joshua Brown ’22, ’24 MM, ’26 AD
Sunday, March 2: pianist Yutong Sun ’19, ’21 MM, ’22 GD, ’25 AD
Thursday, March 13: Trio Eris, NEC’s Piano Trio in Residence
Saturday, March 15: pianist Changyong Shin ’25 AD 
Tuesday, March 25: ICA Showcase
Sunday, March 30: soprano Josie Larsen ’23 MM, ’25 AD
Monday, April 28: pianist Evren Ozel ’21, ’23 MM, ’25 AD

We look forward to seeing you in Jordan Hall and are pleased to introduce you to violinist and NEC Concert Artist Joshua Brown ’22, ’24 MM, ’26 AD, who talked recently about what drew him to NEC, how the Conservatory’s Institute for Concert Artists is helping him develop as a professional musician, how he approaches concerts and competitions, why he chose the repertoire he did for his January 24 recital with pianist Dina Vainshtein ’04 GD, and more. Read our conversation with Joshua Brown.

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