Logo: Leonard Bernstein at 100
Bernstein at 100 Exhibit Opens at NEC
NEC hosts exhibit through November 11, which features personal items and interactive experiences celebrating Leonard Bernstein's centennial.
Laurence Lesser playing the cello and smiling, with green trees and plants in the background.
Celebrating Laurence Lesser, a guiding spirit at NEC
In celebration of president emeritus Laurence Lesser’s 80th birthday on October 28, 2018, NEC presented a concert featuring Lesser with NEC Philharmonia, conducted by Hugh Wolff.
Eric Lu playing piano
Eric Lu Wins First Prize in the Leeds International Piano Competition
NEC Prep alumnus Eric Lu wins First Prize and the Terence Judd Hallé Orchestra Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition
Front Door Jordan Hall
Mellon Foundation Awards $2.5 Million to Prepare Young Musicians from Underrepresented Populations for Careers in Classical Music
Luke Hsu smiles and holds his violin while sitting outdoors on some steps.
Luke Hsu ’14 MM, ’16 GD Takes Third at International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
NEC alumnus Luke Hsu ’14 MM, ’16 GD took third prize at the 10th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. Hsu completed both a Master of Music and a Graduate Diploma at NEC as a student of Donald Weilerstein.
Peter Row holding a sitar
Peter Row Memorial Concert
On September 20, 2018, the NEC community honored Peter Row, a beloved NEC faculty member and former dean and provost who made significant impact during his decades at the Conservatory.  An ethnomusicologist and sitar virtuoso, Peter also taught classes in a number of departments, include Music History, Music Theory, Contemporary Improvisation, and Liberal Arts. He passed away on April 2, 2018.
Odyssey Opera
New England Conservatory and Odyssey Opera Announce Joint Apprentice Program
Mandolin student Simon Dunson holding his instrument
Simon Dunson ’21 Wins 2nd Prize at National Mandolin Championship
Simon Dunson ’21 from Durham, NC, took home the second place trophy in the National Mandolin Championship at the Walnut Valley Festival
Dave Douglas smiling
An Interview with Dave Douglas
Mary O'Keefe at NEC podium
Convocation 2018 — Student Remarks and Highlights