Performances + Events
Internationally renowned pianist Yuja Wang will appear in recital at New England Conservatory this July in celebration of Morningside Music Bridge’s 30th anniversary season. Morningside Music Bridge, a fully funded summer program for exceptional young musicians, has been in residence at NEC since 2017. Wang is an MMB alumna and has periodically returned to MMB to perform and teach. Her recital, on July 12, is presented by MMB and NEC.
“I first came to Morningside Music Bridge as a very young pianist and returned several times,” Wang said. “The relationships I formed with faculty, staff, fellow students, and generous supporters remain an important part of my life today. My time at Morningside Music Bridge was truly transformative, and I am honored to help launch the 30th anniversary celebrations in Boston.”
NEC President Andrea Kalyn said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Yuja Wang to NEC and to celebrate the tremendous impact of Morningside Music Bridge. Just as Yuja’s MMB student experience was transformative for her, we look forward to new generations of talented musicians experiencing and finding inspiration in Yuja’s extraordinary artistry.”
“For 30 years, we have been privileged to support the great artists of the future,” MMB Executive Director Paul Dornian said. “Yuja was an important part of the program in its early years and truly embodies our commitment to excellence and to creating meaningful opportunities for exceptional talent. Morningside Music Bridge serves as an initial meeting ground for world-class young artists — many of whom we continue to support and stay connected with throughout their careers.”
Each summer, MMB selects approximately 65 students ages 12 to 18 to participate in a month of intensive study and performance. Participants take private lessons, attend master classes, receive chamber music coachings, and perform in more than 20 free public concerts. The program’s faculty and alumni represent many of the world’s leading orchestras and institutions, including the Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, Royal Academy of Music, and Shanghai Conservatory, among many others.
Morningside Music Bridge and New England Conservatory present pianist Yuja Wang in Recital on Sunday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m., in NEC’s Jordan Hall. Tickets start at $75. Program to be announced. Learn more.
