NEC Performances & Events

Perkin Opera Scenes | Night 1

The NEC Opera Department invites you to our bi-annual opera scenes program! Experience an evening of comedy and tragedy through highlights from opera's greatest masterpieces. Stage direction by Joshua Major and Steven Goldstein. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): singers Yiting Ai Minjoo Choi Kira Lim Corinne Luebke-Brown Nicholas Ottersberg Enriquez Shun Qu Aida Skaraite Shijin Sun Alicia Werner Yumeng Xing pianists Ji Yung Lee Timothy Steele. Program: Scenes from: Verdi Rigoletto Donizetti Don Pasquale Verdi Falstaff Lingbo Ma The Age of Innocence Mozart The Magic Flute. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/black-box-theater/. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NpN1wJwBwxFULrMkfwFcLjAFo5IDdQemyW6LtttgkFE/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 22/10/2026 15:32. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Sonata Night 60: Mendelssohn and Brahms

Under the direction of NEC faculty pianist Pei-Shan Lee, Sonata Night is an evening of piano-instrumental masterworks featuring collaborative pianists in partnership with their instrumental colleagues. Sonata, a musical term of several meanings, is used here to signify a duo form of equal partnership. Sonata Night programming spans a wide range of musical styles and features the world's greatest duo works from the Baroque through the 20th century, including compositional forms such as multi-movement suites and character pieces. Sonata Night performers are coached jointly by faculty of the collaborative piano and instrumental departments. 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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Pualina Lim Mei En, piano Ashly Zhang, piano April Lee, piano Quinton Chu, piano Jeehye Lee, cello Thomas Lin, cello. Program: Mendelssohn: Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 21 (arr. for piano four-hands) Brahms: Sonata No. 1 in E Minor for Piano and Cello, op. 38 Mendelssohn: Sonata No. 2 in D Major for Piano and Cello, op. 58. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/burnes-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FM71ayTORyT-kkVHBXkGD3FBbNbFU-QeSH9pDu2nWUc/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 14/10/2026 13:20. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Burnes Hall.

Christian Wolff Composition Seminar

The Composition Department welcomes composer Christian Wolff as part of NEC's Morton Feldman and Earle Brown Centennial Symposium to discuss his music and what it was like working alongside Brown and Feldman. This event is open to the public and will include a question-and-answer session. Event Type: Special Event. Workshop/Class/Seminar. Category: Composition. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 15:00. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Keller Room.

Town Hall Cadenzas: How Musicians Underscore Words, Ideas, and Hope

In this conversation, workshop, and feedback session, composer Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) will discuss his forthcoming commission for the American Composers Orchestra, America, To US, for electric violin, orchestra, and people. DBR’s town hall cadenzas allow audience members to participate in this work, and he will present his ideas on the responsibilities of community-based composition. This project builds on the artist-in-residence model that has been a part of much of DBR's career, and he will discuss how this model has been effective for both artistic and financial stability and growth. Please register to attend in person or virtually using the "Get Tickets" button above. Registrants will receive live stream information via email. This event is part of the Teaching Artistry @ NEC Workshop Series. Cost: Free with Registration. Artist(s): Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) is a Black, Haitian-American composer, violinist, educator, and social entrepreneur. His work often centers on collaboration among artists, institutions, and communities. He is an associate and institute professor at Arizona State University’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and a senior artist at SOZO Media. Daniel’s work spans chamber, orchestral, opera, television, film, theater, and dance. He composed music for the film Ailey (Sundance oﬃcial selection) and serve… Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk0R4dUazk5b6meRZ3I4XScZ6SfSV0dKXX8dS875yC0H5veA/viewform?usp=dialog. Event Type: Community Performances and Partnerships. Workshop/Class/Seminar. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 19/10/2026 12:00. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Eben Jordan Ensemble Room and Virtual.

NEC Chamber Singers + Erica J. Washburn | Liminal Spaces

Tonight's concert is a collaboration among NEC Chamber Singers, CMA students Yilin Chen (percussion) and Avi Randall (piano), percussionist Abel Zhou, and students in two Liberal Arts classes taught by Patrick Keppel, The Art of the Monologue and Storytelling and Shakespeare: The Tragedies. Part of the NEC chorus department's "Great Music for a Great Space" series, the evening will feature music and readings inspired by the eerie mood associated with late October. Erica J. Washburn, Director of Choral Activities, conducts. 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. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): The NEC Chamber Singers is an ensemble, open to all majors at NEC, of 24–30 musicians who perform challenging works from all style periods, with a particular emphasis on 19th–21st century a cappella works. The choir rehearses three times a week and experiences choral music-making in an intimate ensemble setting, typically in the round. Each NEC Chamber Singer is a musician seeking to understand the principles and nuance of superior choral artistry so that they may be prepared for professional opportunities… Program: Katerina Gimon: Fire from Elements, Soundscape I Monologue: Eleanor Markey (Lady Macbeth) Vaughan Williams: Full Fathom Five from Three Shakespeare Songs, Soundscape II Monologue: Taitem Johnson (Ophelia) Barnum: The Lady in the Water, Soundscape III Fauré: Les Djinns Jones: Hist Whist, Yilin Chen, improvisation Gesualdo: Moro, lasso, al mio duolo, Soundscape IV Monologue: Lauren Krings (Madame Rosepettle) Ligeti: Pápainé Soundscape V… Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009Q6EHMA0. Event Type: Concert. Category: Choral. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P0x3WkckA6jPIUSTFIDQnWqy5fFgeqNOuuAtMb093sk/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 27/10/2026 16:25. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Piano Seminar: Earle Brown and Morton Feldman Conference

Join us for a session on music by Morton Feldman and Earle Brown, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. Cost: Free. Event Type: Workshop/Class/Seminar. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Keller Room.

Perkin Opera Scenes | Night 2

The NEC Opera Department invites you to our bi-annual opera scenes program! Experience an evening of comedy and tragedy through highlights from opera's greatest masterpieces. Stage direction by Joshua Major and Steven Goldstein. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): singers Yiting Ai Minjoo Choi Kira Lim Corinne Luebke-Brown Nicholas Ottersberg Enriquez Shun Qu Aida Skaraite Shijin Sun Alicia Werner Yumeng Xing pianists Ji Yung Lee Timothy Steele. Program: Scenes from: Verdi Rigoletto Donizetti Don Pasquale Verdi Falstaff Lingbo Ma The Age of Innocence Mozart The Magic Flute. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/black-box-theater/. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NpN1wJwBwxFULrMkfwFcLjAFo5IDdQemyW6LtttgkFE/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 22/10/2026 15:33. Friday, October 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Cambridge Symphony Orchestra Presents: Masterworks: Brahms, Poulenc & Bach

Start your Halloween weekend with an evening of hauntingly beautiful music at Jordan Hall. From the unmistakably gothic opening of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor to Brahms’ deeply moving meditation on mortality in Nänie and the radiant joy of Poulenc’s Gloria, this program moves from darkness toward light. Featuring soprano Laura Santamaria and the combined voices of the UMass Lowell University Choir and Chamber Singers and Nashoba Valley Chorale. Friday, October 30 at 8 PM at Jordan Hall. Please reach out to Cambridge Symphony Orchestra with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at tickets@cambridgesymphony.org. Cost: Various. Artist(s): Laura Santamaria, soprano UMASS Lowell University Choir and Chamber Singers, Director Jonathan Richter, DMA Nashoba Valley Chorale, Director Anne Watson Born. Program: Brahms: Nänie Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor (Arr. Leopold Stokowski) Poulenc: Gloria. Tickets: https://www.cambridgesymphony.org/concerts/2026/10/30/october-masterworks. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, October 30, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Recital: Nan Ni '27 DMA, Piano

In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes. It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist. Nan Ni ‘27 DMA studies Piano with Bruce Brubaker and Alessio Bax. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Nan Ni, piano. Program: Frescobaldi: Partite sopra l'aria Romansca from Toccate e partite d'intavolatura, Libro 1 (1616) Franck: Prélude, Choral et Fugue, FWV 21 (1884) intermission Schubert: Sonata in A Major, D. 959 (1828). Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aaDpLLP2u1sV5N25TXOn-2kimB0dWFhxbPXF_2vw-M4/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 20/10/2026 15:53. Friday, October 30, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Williams Hall.

NEC Touring Children's Opera | Little Red Riding Hood

Kick off your day of Halloween family fun with Seymour Barab's Little Red Riding Hood! Our annual children's show is the perfect way to introduce kids (and adults!) to the magic and mystery of opera. Come early and join New England Conservatory's Early Childhood Department from 9:30-10:00 am for musical crafts in the lobby! Decorate your own Little Red Riding Hood basket, follow a winding musical path through the woods, and gather clues about the characters and music you’ll hear. Then enter the opera ready to imagine, wonder, and listen! After the show, collect NEC treats in your basket! Run time is approximately 60 minutes. Children of all ages are welcome, and Halloween costumes are encouraged! Stage direction by Steven Goldstein. Musical direction by Joel Ayau and Sepehr Davalloukhoungar. This performance is a yearly collaboration between the Community Performances and Partnerships and Opera Studies programs. Cost: Free. Artist(s): GRANDMOTHER | Carlynn Berners, Delaney Stewart WOLF | Carson Binkley, Graham Lin LITTLE RED | Mykayla Fitzpatrick, Penelope Teague. Program: Little Red Riding Hood. Music and libretto by Seymour Barab. Run time approximately 60 minutes. Tickets: Free. Event Type: Opera. Community Performances and Partnerships. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 13/10/2026 11:30. Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Parkside Dental Care Presents: Patient Appreciation Concert

Trick or Treat! Parkside Dental Care at 37 Newbury Street invites you to come and join this season’s practice’s Patient Appreciation Concert for a spooky soiree! Dr. Kristen Dority has been a practicing Kois Dentist for 20+ years, and specializes in wellness dentistry options such as CandidPro, Invisalign, and Bioclear. Alongside the beauty of cosmetics, Dr. Dority has deep admiration for the beauty of the vocal arts as well! Dr. Dority is always looking for ways to give back to her patients - and what better way to do so than to offer a solo vocal and piano recital! Madison Fitzpatrick, Parkside Dental Care’s Practice Administrator, is an NEC Alumni from the Class of 2020. She’s recently performed at Carnegie Hall with Anthony Roth Costanzo, and has performed notable roles such as Donna Elvira from Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” Gabriel from Haydn’s “Creation” Helena from Britten’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and Elle from Poulenc’s “La Voix Humaine”. Tom Ponti is a classically trained musician who has been p… Cost: Free - No Ticket Required. Artist(s): Madison Fitzpatrick, soprano Tom Ponti, piano. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, October 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Williams Hall.

Piano Department: Centennial Celebrations of American Composers Earle Brown & Morton Feldman

New England Conservatory's Piano Department celebrates the centennial anniversaries of American composers Earle Brown and Morton Feldman, with special guest Christian Wolff. The Earle Brown/Morton Feldman Centennial Celebration at New England Conservatory was made possible in part by a generous contribution from the Earle Brown Music Foundation Charitable Trust. 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. Cost: Free - No ticket required. Artist(s): Pianists August Baik Yiming Dou Yuxiao Feng Lanjun Guo Haoyang Jiang Kyuree Kim Chaewon Lee Nathan Lee Shuanghe Liu Leo Lu Jihyun Park Yunsun Shin Chau Tran Jessica Yuma. Program: Christian Wolff: Sonata Earle Brown: Corroboree Morton Feldman: Intermission 6, intermission Morton Feldman: Two Pianos Earle Brown: Folio. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/brown-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5GTmDrY-0CRtxcAG0RyBRs2nK5Q0v4a4oQSr-I_L54/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 27/10/2026 16:36. Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Brown Hall.

Boston College Symphony Orchestra Presents: Musical Source Codes

Photo credit: Matthew Mao. Cost: $20. Artist(s): Anna Wittstruck, conductor. Program: Jessie Montgomery: Source Code for string orchestra Gustav Mahler: Symphony no. 5. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009nAvVMAU. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, November 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Faculty Recital: Pavel Nersessian, Piano

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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Pavel Nersessian is widely regarded by musicians, critics and listeners as one of the most refined and inwardly powerful pianists of his generation. He has been touring Russia and neighboring countries since the age of eight and has performed in many of the world’s major cultural centers, including London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Cannes, Leipzig, Vienna, Budapest, Madrid, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Dublin, Munich, Caracas, Rio de Janeiro, Belgrade, Cairo, Kiev, Beijing, Shanghai, and num… Program: Mendelssohn: Six Songs Without Words, op. 67 Mendelssohn: Rondo capriccioso, op. 14 Bizet: Romance sans paroles in F Major, "Extase" Fauré: Trois Romances sans paroles, op. 17 Fauré: Valse-caprice No. 1, op. 30 intermission Fauré: Valse-caprice No. 2, op. 38 Fauré: "La Fileuse" from Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 80 Fauré: Sicilienne, op. 78 Fauré: Barcarolle No. 2, op. 41 Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vqXAdyESJCm1DDz3ofTObWs-Eh1fNonKCwfXV0Yho70/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 27/10/2026 16:22. Sunday, November 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Williams Hall.

Dana Chang Foundation Presents: One Light Continues

The Dana Chang Foundation’s second biennial concert honors Dana’s love of music by supporting the next generation of young musicians. Join us for an evening of beautiful music, inspiration, and remembrance, featuring: Keila Wakao ’24 Prep ’28 — Violin, Keisuke Wakao — Oboe, Young Sook Song — Gayageum Together, we can keep Dana’s light shining through the music of young artists. Cost: $49.22. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009quNVMAY. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 24/09/2026 16:38. Sunday, November 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

EE Faculty Recital: Kyra Zhao, piano

Program: Piano Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:50 Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) I. Allegro II. Adagio III. Finale: Presto Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) Jeux d’eau, M. 30 Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) Rhapsodie espagnole, S. 254 Franz Liszt (1811–1886) INTERMISSION, Trio in E-flat Major for Piano, Violin, and Horn, Op. 40 Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) I. Andante II. Scherzo: Allegro III. Adagio mesto IV. Finale: Allegro con brio Peter Zazofsky, violin Jacky Li, horn. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VqB_LCFW_PElOnqb-d-YnMyihMtuhyNO0Y9SNIeE_Jk/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 16/10/2026 14:24. Sunday, November 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Williams Hall.

First Monday at Jordan Hall: Hungarian Pathways and Appalachian Trails

A celebration of the grand traditions circling one of our important European peer institutions, the Liszt Academy in Budapest. Star violin alum Tessa Lark will return to the Jordan Hall stage to explore music with folk roots from the great Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. Taking Bartók’s example as intrepid musical explorer, Tessa and distinguished faculty members Eden MacAdam-Somer and Mike Block from the CMA Department will enliven the Jordan Hall stage with music rooted from Appalachia to the Carpathians, and beyond. Soprano Dani Jingdan Zhang (‘26 AD) and Rafe Lei Schaberg will present two songs from the 19th century Hungarian phenomenon himself, Franz Liszt. Finally, a marvelous ensemble of faculty and alums will anchor Ernst von Dohnanyi’s very colorful sextet. For more than 40 years, First Monday at Jordan Hall has been a cornerstone of New England Conservatory’s musical community, bringing together acclaimed faculty, distinguished alumni, exceptional students, and guest artists for unforgettable cham… Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Program: Béla Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances Tessa Lark, violin Alessio Bax, piano Michael Thurber, Tessa Lark: Cedar and Sage Tessa Lark, violin Mike Block, cello Traditional/Mike Block: Banat Suite/Cup after Cup Tessa Lark, violin Eden MacAdam-Somer, violin Mike Block, cello Traditional Yiddish/Traditional Kentucky: Tants Tants/The Ways of the World Tessa Lark, violin Eden MacAdam-Somer, violin Mike Block, cello Liszt: Oh! Quand je dors, S. 282 Liszt: Pace non… Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009Q2vRMAS. Event Type: Concert. Institute for Concert Artists (Artist Diploma). NEC Concert Artists Series. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NBCoMmDFB5clYbG4jhA1jtvxyFjXGxu3Cz9o7YOL-zU/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 28/10/2026 10:59. Monday, November 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Branching Out: Crafting Interdisciplinary Performances

Musicians striving to deepen audience engagement in musical performance can benefit from exploring theatre, dance, and visual art forms. Collaborating across disciplines and incorporating extramusical elements into the creative process often results in deeper connections to the music and audiences. Collaborative performance artist C. Neil Parsons has built a career as A) a Musician, B) an Actor, C) a Dancer, and D) All of the Above. In this workshop, Neil shares insights from nearly three decades of creating and touring interdisciplinary performance experiences, offering advice for musicians and teaching artists who are curious to branch out and embark upon non-traditional career paths. Discussion topics include interdisciplinary approaches to developing performance skills and musical interpretation; creating and seeking out new performance opportunities; commissioning vs. arranging repertoire; and authentic vs. definitive performance practices. Please register to attend in person using the "Get Tickets" bu… Cost: Free with Registration. Artist(s): C. Neil Parsons is a bass trombonist, dancer, actor, and arts educator who has spent a lifetime onstage, appearing in his first professional theater production at age three. Extensive touring has taken him to 45 states, with engagements at major performing arts centers, residencies at numerous universities, and guest appearances with symphony orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Beyond his versatility across music, theater, and dance productions, Parsons is best known for blending his skills… Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfFKIAH0pa6B3bNihwyOCHz6V0zJSb7pUyFOFkLRf3v-450w/viewform?usp=dialog. Event Type: Community Performances and Partnerships. Workshop/Class/Seminar. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/10/2026 10:45. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM. Pierce Hall.

NEC Centennial Celebration of Earle Brown & Morton Feldman + Callithumpian Consort

New England Conservatory celebrates the centennial anniversaries of American composers Earle Brown and Morton Feldman, with special guest Christian Wolff. NEC faculty Stephen Drury created the Callithumpian Consort in the belief that new music should be an exciting adventure shared by performers and listeners alike, and that the brand-new masterpieces of our day are beautiful, sensuous, challenging, delightful, provocative, and a unique joy. Callithumpian’s repertoire is the new and unusual, encompassing a huge stylistic spectrum from the classics of the last 100 years to works of the avant-garde and experimental jazz and rock. It is grounded in the musical discoveries of John Cage, Karlheinz Stockhausen, John Zorn, Giacinto Scelsi, Morton Feldman, and Iannis Xenakis. The Earle Brown/Morton Feldman Centennial Celebration at New England Conservatory was made possible in part by a generous contribution from the Earle Brown Music Foundation Charitable Trust. The live stream of this event is available to… Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Enchanted Circle presents the Callithumpian Consort Stephen Drury, artistic director Shion Suzuki, flute Gleb Kanasevich, bass clarinet Wesley Hopper, trombone Lilit Hartunian, violin Stephen Marotto, cello Benedict Koh, double bass Jeff Means, percussion, Mike Williams percussion Jeff Platz, electric guitar Isabella McCormick, harp Benjamin Katz, harpsichord Stephen Drury, piano, conductor Kyuree Kim, piano William Drury, conductor. Program: Morton Feldman: For Aaron Copland Earle Brown: Nine Rarebits Earle Brown: Three Pieces for Piano (1951) Earle Brown: Times Five Christian Wolff: Moraei (premiere), --commissioned in part by Jeffrey Duryea and the Callithumpian Consort intermission Morton Feldman: Bass Clarinet and Percussion Earle Brown: selections from Folio II Earle Brown: Available Forms I. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Composition. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1paJ6x3OK5mmRkU8LF7LIhuHuZEL9WjP6Sk1le_Ir9mI/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 27/10/2026 16:34. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Philharmonia + David Loebel: Agócs, Smetana, and Bartók

David Loebel leads the NEC Philharmonia in a program highlighting music from Eastern Europe, including Requiem Fragments (2008) by NEC's Kati Agócs. 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. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Program: Kati Agócs: Requiem Fragments (2008) Smetana: Excerpts from Má Vlast, intermission Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009Q2gxMAC. Event Type: Concert. Category: Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Notes of Deception: A Conversation with Merryl Goldberg and Hankus Netsky

Join NEC for a conversation about Notes of Deception, the remarkable true story of four young musicians connected to New England Conservatory and the Klezmer Conservatory Band who traveled to the Soviet Union in 1985 and found themselves caught in a dangerous encounter with the KGB. Author and NEC alumna Merryl Goldberg ’81 will be joined by Hankus Netsky for a discussion moderated by Margie Apfelbaum. Together, they’ll revisit the musicians’ journey, the extraordinary risks they took, and the intersection of music, secrecy, activism, and Cold War history. Cost: Free. Program: Additional program details to be announced. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/09/2026 13:43. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Brown Hall.

Piano Seminar: Eliot Fisk on Scarlatti Sonatas

Join us for a session on Domenico Scarlatti's Sonatas with Eliot Fisk, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. World-renowned guitarist and NEC faculty member Eliot Fisk discusses music by Domenico Scarlatti. The session will include coaching of NEC students performing Scarlatti's music on the modern piano. Cost: Free. Event Type: Workshop/Class/Seminar. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Keller Room.

Boston Modern Orchestra Project Presents: Delight of the Muses

This program traces a century of American musical imagination through works shaped by text, narrative, and the human voice. Anthony De Ritis opens the evening with Jiggedy Jingle Jaunty, a sharp, playful take on rhythmic motion. Followed by Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a portrait of memory and place drawn from James Agee’s prose. After intermission, BMOP plays selections from Matt Aucoin’s The No One’s Rose, a work that threads poetry and contemporary expression. The concert closes with Charles Wuorinen’s Delight of the Muses, a virtuosic homage to the modernist tradition. Cost: $10.50 and up. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009k4rRMAQ. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 15/09/2026 14:15. Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Undergraduate Opera Studio: Scenes Program | Night 1

Join the Undergraduate Opera Studio for an evening of opera's greatest scenes. Chock-filled with tragedy and comedy, these short scenes are perfect for aficionados and newbies alike! The Undergraduate Opera Studio (UGOS) is a unique, auditioned program at NEC exclusively for undergraduate voice majors who have successfully completed their first-year promotional exam. Designed as an introduction to the art of opera and lyric theater, UGOS cultivates foundational performance skills while introducing students to the discipline and expectations of the professional singing world. The Undergraduate Opera Studio is led by Artistic Director Michael Meraw. Stage direction for these opera scenes is by Steven Goldstein. Music direction by Justin Williams. Cost: Free. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Williams Hall.

Recital: Hao Tian '27 BM, Contemporary Musical Arts

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Hao Tian '27 BM studies Contemporary Musical Arts with Adam Hendey. 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. Cost: Free - No ticket required. Artist(s): Hao Tian, voice, guitar Daniel Engdahl, trumpet Teddy Goldman, saxophone Niko Nelson, piano Sean Kim, bass Moise St. Fort, drums. Program: Artie Matthews: Weary Blues Paul McCartney: Baby's Request Harold Arlen: It's Only a Paper Moon "Fats" Waller: Ain't Misbehavin' Duke Ellington: In a Mellow Tone. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Contemporary Musical Arts. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jxOLLs7fBN4N7UBrRSMGMUCwb4VKIO6EglswD74j1EQ/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 21/10/2026 15:28. Friday, November 6, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Burnes Hall.

Boston Early Music Festival Presents: Les Arts Florissants

The Magic of Monteverdi For the first time since the 40th anniversary of Les Arts Florissants in 2019, Baroque masters William Christie and Paul Agnew reunite to direct a revelatory program of Monteverdi’s finest madrigals for mixed voices. Explore the madrigal in a variety of styles from the purest polyphonic settings to pieces rich in dissonances through more elaborate works evoking dance. The program culminates in a performance of the iconic Il Combattimento (The Combat of Tancred and Clorinda), an inventive showcase of Monteverdi’s dramatic genius. The legendary William Christie returns to Boston to lead the continuo from the harpsichord, and Paul Agnew will lead and sing in the vocal ensemble, joining rising stars from the next generation of Baroque singers. Please reach out to BEMF with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at 617-661-1812. Cost: $30 and up. Artist(s): Les Arts Florissants William Christie & Paul Agnew, Co-Directors. Tickets: https://bemf.org/concert-season/les-arts-florissants/. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Undergraduate Opera Studio: Scenes Program | Night 2

Join the Undergraduate Opera Studio for an evening of opera's greatest scenes. Chock-filled with tragedy and comedy, these short scenes are perfect for aficionados and newbies alike! The Undergraduate Opera Studio (UGOS) is a unique, auditioned program at NEC exclusively for undergraduate voice majors who have successfully completed their first-year promotional exam. Designed as an introduction to the art of opera and lyric theater, UGOS cultivates foundational performance skills while introducing students to the discipline and expectations of the professional singing world. The Undergraduate Opera Studio is led by Artistic Director Michael Meraw. Stage direction for these opera scenes is by Steven Goldstein. Music direction by Justin Williams. Cost: Free. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Williams Hall.

Recital: Paul July Joseph '27 BM, Contemporary Musical Arts

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Paul July Joseph '27 BM studies Contemporary Musical Arts with Austin McMahon and Hankus Netsky and is the recipient of a scholarship made possible by the Alexander W. Dole and Mara E. Dole Scholarship Fund for Foreign Students . 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Paul July Joseph, drums. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Contemporary Musical Arts. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

Recital: Subin Lee '27 GD, Harp

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Subin Lee '27 GD studies Harp with Jessica Zhou. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Subin Lee, harp. Program: Salzedo: Jeux d'eau, op. 29 Renie: Danse de Lutins Salzedo: Ballade, op. 28 Rameau (arr. Renie): L'Egyptienne Chopin: Fantasie-Impromptu, op. 66 Smetana (arr. Trnečeck): Vltava. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Strings. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 27/10/2026 18:12. Sunday, November 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

Boston Civic Symphony Presents: Season Opener

Please reach out to the Boston Civic Symphony with questions regarding programming or ticketing details at 617-943-3243 or manager@bostoncivicsymphony.org. Cost: $11.50 and up. Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/2919/event/1479765. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Faculty Recital: Minsoo Sohn, Piano: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1

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. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Minsoo Sohn is a Korean-American pianist known for his musical intelligence and masterful virtuosity. Described by the New York Times as “a genuine artist, with a thoughtful and poetic interpretation,” and by the Boston Globe as “born to play the piano,” Sohn continues to expand his reputation as one of the foremost pianists of his day. Sohn has toured extensively throughout North and South America, Europe, Israel, and Korea, appearing in important venues and festivals. Sohn is particularly noted for his… Program: Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009QE5NMAW. Event Type: Recital. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16ULz6mbBX_UXLTKrXl1FqZxDP-0uKRJssUiP9GXM06M/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 15/10/2026 17:52. Sunday, November 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Recital: Evan Beachy '27 MM, Bass Trombone

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Evan Beachy '27 MM studies Bass Trombone with James Markey. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Evan Beachy, bass trombone. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Brass and Percussion. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, November 8, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

Chamber Music Master Class: Garth Knox, Viola

Join us for a special chamber music master class featuring violist and composer Garth Knox. Cost: Free. Event Type: Master class. Category: Strings. Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Keller Room.

Institute for Concert Artists Recital: Clayton Stephenson, Piano

The Institute for Concert Artists at NEC is home to a group of extraordinary musicians poised to launch significant careers across a diverse spectrum of genres, including classical (instrumental and vocal), jazz, world and cross-cultural music, interdisciplinary work, and beyond. Performers in this highly selective two-year program pursue the Conservatory’s prestigious Artist Diploma through recital and showcase concerts and with the support of a full-tuition scholarship and stipend, dedicated mentorship, and comprehensive career-development guidance. Clayton Stephenson ’23 NEC/Harvard, ’27 AD, Piano studies Piano with Wha Kyung Byun and is the recipient of a scholarship made possible by the Saj-nicole A. Joni Founding Endowment for the Institute for Concert Artists. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Clayton Stephenson, Piano American pianist and NEC Concert Artist Clayton Stephenson ’23 NEC/Harvard, ’27 AD has a love for music that is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making. Stephenson grew up in New York City, started… Program: Bach-Busoni: Chaconne in D Minor from Violin Partita No. 2, BWV 1004 Albéniz: Iberia, Book 1, intermission Gershwin (arr. Stephenson): An American in Paris Komeda (arr. Możdżer): Ballad for Bernt Strayhorn (arr. Peterson): Take the "A" Train Bill Evans: Peace Piece Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, op. 83. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009fZvtMAE. Event Type: Institute for Concert Artists (Artist Diploma). Recital. NEC Concert Artists Series. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: No. Update: 28/10/2026 14:04. Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Master Class: Garth Knox, viola

Cost: Free. Artist(s): Garth Knox, viola. Event Type: Master class. Category: Strings. Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

CMA Presents Water with Special Guest Multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily

Produced by Eden MacAdam-Somer and Anthony Coleman, Water invites listeners on a fluid musical journey through sound, ritual, memory, and transformation. Performed by students and faculty of NEC’s Contemporary Musical Arts Department, with special guest multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily, this genre-spanning concert explores water as both a physical element and a powerful artistic metaphor, featuring George Brecht's Drip Music alongside traditional, original, and contemporary works that flow freely across musical styles and cultural traditions. From meditative textures to rhythmic currents, improvisation to composed works, Water celebrates the many ways music can reflect, embody, and reimagine one of our most essential shared resources. Cost: Free – Ticket Required. Artist(s): Anthony Coleman Shahzad Ismaily Eden MacAdam-Somer. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009faNJMAY. Event Type: Concert. Category: Contemporary Musical Arts. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 24/09/2026 14:56. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Piano Department Concert: Scarlatti Keyboard Sonatas | November 10th| 8:00 p.m.

Each year, NEC's Piano Department marks an anniversary, celebrates a composer, or explores a theme with a series of concerts. Students from the College and Preparatory School are chosen to perform. This year, there will be six concerts featuring Domenico Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonatas. This concert series will span four years and cover all 555 of Scarlatti’s Sonatas. Bruce Brubaker is Curator of Piano Programming. To watch a live stream of this event, click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page. Cost: Free - No ticket required. Program: Domenico Scarlatti Piano Sonatas, K.185-204b. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 16/10/2026 11:50. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Williams Hall.

Recital: Ravani Loushy Kay '27 BM, Violin

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Ravani Loushy Kay '27 BM studies Violin with Miriam Fried. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Ravani Loushy Kay, violin April Lee, piano Yoshino Toi, piano Dina Vainshtein, piano. Program: Janáček: Sonata for Violin and Piano Schubert: Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, D. 934 intermission Busoni: Sonata for Violin and Piano, op. 36a, BV 244. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Strings. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 20/10/2026 11:30. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Brown Hall.

NEC Symphony + Paul Biss

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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009Q5IDMA0. Event Type: Concert. Category: Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

EE Faculty Recital: Jayoung Kim, piano

Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/burnes-hall/. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vci7CE_p4n-lp9Fc7Gqxw0EU6BJ9s196eHtfvzz8VNU/edit?usp=sharing. Update: 16/10/2026 14:20. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

NEC Piano Department Concert: Scarlatti Keyboard Sonatas | November 12th| 7:30 p.m.

Each year, NEC's Piano Department marks an anniversary, celebrates a composer, or explores a theme with a series of concerts. Students from the College and Preparatory School are chosen to perform. This year, there will be six concerts featuring Domenico Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonatas. This concert series will span four years and cover all 555 of Scarlatti’s Sonatas. Bruce Brubaker is Curator of Piano Programming. 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. Cost: Free - No ticket required. Program: Domenico Scarlatti Piano Sonatas, K.205-226. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 16/10/2026 11:54. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Williams Hall.

NEC Prep: String Repertory Orchestra and Youth Repertory Orchestra

Join us for an evening of music performed by NEC Prep's String Repertory Orchestra and Youth Repertory Orchestra. 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. Cost: Free - ticket required. Program: Youth Repertory Orchestra: Gioacchino Rossini (1792 - 1868) - William Tell Overture Modest Mussorgsky (1839 - 1881) - Night on Bald Mountain (arr. Rismky-Korsakov) String Repertory Orchestra Grieg, Edvard (1843 - 1907) - Holberg Suite, Op.40 Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685 - 1750) - Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G major, BWV 1048. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009favBMAQ. Event Type: Prep. Category: Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 23/10/2026 10:24. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

EE Faculty Recital: Deborah Nemko, piano

Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/keller-room/. Open to the Public: Yes. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Keller Room.

Piano Seminar: Jazz Pianists

Join us for a session on jazz pianists hosted by the NEC Piano Department. Cost: Free. Event Type: Workshop/Class/Seminar. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Keller Room.

Vivo Performing Arts Presents: Nemanja Radulović & Double Sens Chamber Orchestra

Serbian-born, Paris-based violinist Nemanja Radulović and his Double Sens Chamber Orchestra make their U.S. debut—moving seamlessly between classical masterworks, folk traditions, and beyond, with striking charisma, agility, and emotional depth. Multiple price points available, visit the Vivo Performing Arts website to learn more! Please reach out to Vivo Performing Arts with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at 617-482-6661 or boxoffice@vivoperformingarts.org. Cost: Various. Tickets: https://www.vivoperformingarts.org/productions/nemanja-radulovic-and-double-sens. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

White Snake Projects Presents: Requiem for America

Singing for the Invisible People Requiem For America tackles the genocidal founding of America across the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, in three installments. Each Requiem consists of 19 movements and opens with the same Movement #1, “The Doctrine of Discovery,” that authorized colonizers to subjugate Indigenous peoples. Each Requiem ends with the same Movement #19, “Threnodia: We Are Still Here.” "My vision is to tour Requiem to all 50 states, plus D.C. Each performance will feature Indigenous singers recruited from local tribal communities, an essential element to the mission: To create cultural catharsis as we speak the truth of the country’s genesis. Through truth-singing, we can collectively recount and face the nation’s blood-soaked nativity. This is a pivotal moment for a project I have nurtured on my own until now. After 20 years, I have found a collaborator, White Snake Projects, an activist performance company, to develop, support and premiere the work. WSP believes in the power of… Cost: $23.40 and up. Artist(s): Commissioned by White Snake Projects & The Lenape Center Brent Michael Davids, composer & scholar Tianhui Ng, music director Boston Cecilia, Michael Barrett, choral director Native Chorus Talise Trevigne, soprano Ann Marie Stanley, mezzo soprano Sara Couden, contralto John Bellemer, tenor Leroy Davis, baritone Brent Michael Davids, Native flute Produced by White Snake Projects. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009juAXMAY/sectionGroups/a0bRi00000DW6nZIAT. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 26/10/2026 13:49. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Recital: Alex Matheson '26 DMA, Composition

In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes. It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist. Alex Matheson ‘26 DMA studies Composition with Michael Gandolfi. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Alex Matheson, composer. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Composition. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Brown Hall.

Recital: Kayla Adams '27 MM, Trumpet

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Kayla Adams '27 MM studies Trumpet with Thomas Siders. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Kayla Adams, trumpet. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Brass and Percussion. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 16/09/2026 17:53. Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Williams Hall.

Vivo Performing Arts Presents: Dover Quartet

In their most recent appearance at Jordan Hall, the Dover Quartet won the hearts and souls of audiences for their refined, luminous playing. Their program pairs Brahms' final string quartet and Dvořák's Czech-rooted masterwork with a new orchestration of Indigenous singer-songwriter Pura Fé's Rattle Songs. Multiple price points available, visit the Vivo Performing Arts website to learn more! Please reach out to Vivo Performing Arts with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at 617-482-6661 or boxoffice@vivoperformingarts.org. Cost: Various. Tickets: https://www.vivoperformingarts.org/productions/dover-quartet-2026. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Song and Verse

Inaugurated in the fall of 2020, the Song and Verse recital series provides a platform for undergraduate singers at NEC to experience the unique and invigorating process of song preparation and performance—creating interpretations, building performance skills, and forging intellectual and musical connections with a wide literature. Working closely with Vocal Arts faculty members, students engage with rich traditions of song composition from around the globe. Committed to diversity, our programs feature both established and emerging composers and poets from across many cultures and traditions. This series creates new opportunities for students to participate with the singular type of storytelling unique to song. Brett Hodgdon is the pianist and coach for tonight's performers. 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… Cost: Free - No ticket required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Collaborative Piano. Voice. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 01/10/2026 14:14. Sunday, November 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Williams Hall.

NEC Baroque Orchestra

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. Cost: Free. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/brown-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Monday, November 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Brown Hall.

Bower Jam Session Series

NEC faculty member Mark Zaleski heads up these fun and educational jam sessions which are free and open to the public. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join and hone their improvising skills. Sessions may also include special guests. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Student Life and Performance Center.

NEC Prep: Youth Symphony

Join us for an evening of music performed by NEC Prep's Youth Symphony. 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. Cost: Free - ticket required. Program: Youth Symphony: Lucas Richman (b. 1964) - American Fanfare Carlos Gomes (1836-1896) - Lo schiavo Alvorada Beethoven, Ludwig Van (1770-1827) - Symphony No.5, Op.67. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009fbmPMAQ. Event Type: Prep. Category: Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/10/2026 14:26. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Recital: Kerui Yang '26 BM, Bass

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Kerui Yang '26 BM studies Voice with Ricardo Lugo. 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. Cost: Free - No ticket required. Artist(s): Kerui Yang, bass. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Voice. Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 02/10/2026 20:20. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Eben Jordan.

Tuesday Night New Music 4

The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie Alvarado ’27 and Jack Frederick ’28 under the supervision of composition chair Michael Gandolfi. Cost: Free. Event Type: Concert. Category: Composition. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 11/06/2026 12:40. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

NEC Chamber Orchestra: Schreker, Penderecki, Haydn

The NEC Chamber Orchestra is prepared by artistic director Donald Palma and performs without conductor, 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. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Program: Schreker: Scherzo for String Orchestra Schreker: Intermezzo for String Orchestra, op. 8 Penderecki: Sinfonietta No. 1 for String, intermission Haydn: Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp Minor, "Farewell" Hob. I:45. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009Q3WXMA0. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 16/10/2026 11:31. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Recital: Hasan Imam Hamdani '28 DMA, Contemporary Musical Arts

In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes. It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist. Hasan Imam Hamdani ‘28 DMA studies Contemporary Musical Arts (guitar) with Eliot Fisk. 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. Cost: Free - No ticket required. Artist(s): Hasan Imam Hamdani, guitar. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Contemporary Musical Arts. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Eben Jordan.

Recital: I-Hsuan Liu '27 MM, Double Bass

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. I-Hsuan Liu '27 MM studies Double Bass with Todd Seeber. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): I-Hsuan Liu, double bass. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Strings. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Williams Hall.

Sonata Night 61: Mendelssohn and Brahms

Under the direction of NEC faculty pianist Pei-Shan Lee, Sonata Night is an evening of piano-instrumental masterworks featuring collaborative pianists in partnership with their instrumental colleagues. Sonata, a musical term of several meanings, is used here to signify a duo form of equal partnership. Sonata Night programming spans a wide range of musical styles and features the world's greatest duo works from the Baroque through the 20th century, including compositional forms such as multi-movement suites and character pieces. Sonata Night performers are coached jointly by faculty of the collaborative piano and instrumental departments. 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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Lingyu Dong, violin Eric Schindler, cello Elgin Lee, piano Eklavya Mudgil, piano. Program: Mendelssohn: Sonata in F Major for Violin and Piano Brahms: Sonata No. 2 in F Major for Piano and Cello, op. 99. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/burnes-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 23/10/2026 15:44. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Burnes Hall.

EE Faculty Recital: SarahAnn Duffy, Mezzo-Soprano

Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Update: 03/10/2026 12:39. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Williams Hall.

Faculty Recital: Kenneth Radnofsky, Saxophone, and Friends

Kenneth Radnofsky and colleagues present an evening of Schoenberg and Schoenberg-inspired works. 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. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Kenneth Radnofsky, saxophone Ziang Yin, piano Yonah Zur, violin, viola Allison Brown, banjo Maria Bozich, soprano Joseph Bozich, conductor ...and others. Program: Works by Arnold Schoenberg Suite for Piano, op. 2 Cabaret Songs, Transfigured Night (arr. Joseph Bozich) Pierrot Lunaire, op. 21 ...and more. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009QE6zMAG. Event Type: Recital. Category: Chamber Music. Woodwinds. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 29/09/2026 10:18. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Opera: Hansel and Gretel | Night 1

The NEC Opera Department presents Engelbert Humperdinck's timeless classic, Hansel and Gretel. Jam-packed with stellar performances and fairy tale fun, Hansel and Gretel is perfect for families and opera enthusiasts alike! This performance is conducted by Robert Tweten and directed by Joshua Major. Cost: $20. Artist(s): HANSEL GRETEL THE WITCH MOTHER FATHER SANDMAN DEW FAIRY. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SRi00000LE0NRMA1. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/07/2026 17:31. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Piano Seminar: Tania León

Join us for a conversation with composer and pianist Tania León, from the 2023 archives, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. Cost: Free. Event Type: Workshop/Class/Seminar. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, November 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Keller Room.

NEC Opera: Hansel and Gretel | Night 2

The NEC Opera Department presents Engelbert Humperdinck's timeless classic, Hansel and Gretel. Jam-packed with stellar performances and fairy tale fun, Hansel and Gretel is perfect for families and opera enthusiasts alike! This performance is conducted by Robert Tweten and directed by Joshua Major. Cost: $20. Artist(s): HANSEL GRETEL THE WITCH MOTHER FATHER SANDMAN DEW FAIRY. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SRi00000LE0NRMA1. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/07/2026 17:31. Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Aranto Productions Presents: Barcelona Guitar Trio and Dance

Get ready for a night where killer guitar riffs meet fiery dance moves in an unforgettable live show! The Barcelona Guitar Trio & Dance is an acclaimed ensemble that delivers a captivating tribute to the legendary guitarist Paco de Lucia. The group features three renowned guitarists - Ali Arango, Xavier Coll, and Luis Robisco - who are joined by flamenco dancers Carolina Morgado and Jose Manuel Alvarez, along with percussionist Lucas Balbo. MAESTROS DE LA GUITARRA. Their performances seamlessly blend flamenco and Spanish guitar traditions, showcasing compositions by Paco de Lucia, Chick Corea, Manuel de Falla, and Federico Garcia Lorca. This fusion creates an unforgettable experience, praised by both, critics and audiences. The ensemble has graced prestigious venues worldwide, including the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the Seoul Arts Theater, the Tel Aviv Opera House and The Town Hall in New York. In Barcelona, they frequently perform at the Palau de la Musica Catalana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celeb… Cost: $84.01 and up. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barcelona-guitar-trio-and-dance-tickets-1988123228094. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, November 20, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Prep: Twinkle Garden/Twinkle Sprout Showcase

Join us for an showcase of NEC Prep's Twinkle Garden and Twinkle Sprout classes. Cost: Free. Event Type: Prep. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Brown Hall.

NEC Prep: Suzuki Fall Concert

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. Cost: Free - no ticket required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Event Type: Prep. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 22/10/2026 12:31. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Korean Cultural Society of Boston Presents: Saehyun Kim, piano

Please reach out to the Korean Cultural Society of Boston with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at 781-367-5993 or info@kcsboston.org. Cost: $40. Program: Fauré: Barcarolle No. 1 in A minor, Op. 26 Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 18 in G Major, D. 894 Chopin: Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60 Chopin: 12 Études, Op. 25. Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rising-star-concert-saehyun-kim-piano-recital. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Opera: Hansel and Gretel | Night 3

The NEC Opera Department presents Engelbert Humperdinck's timeless classic, Hansel and Gretel. Jam-packed with stellar performances and fairy tale fun, Hansel and Gretel is perfect for families and opera enthusiasts alike! This performance is conducted by Robert Tweten and directed by Joshua Major. Cost: $20. Artist(s): HANSEL GRETEL THE WITCH MOTHER FATHER SANDMAN DEW FAIRY. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SRi00000LE0NRMA1. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 24/08/2026 10:51. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

NEC Opera: Hansel and Gretel | Night 4

The NEC Opera Department presents Engelbert Humperdinck's timeless classic, Hansel and Gretel. Jam-packed with stellar performances and fairy tale fun, Hansel and Gretel is perfect for families and opera enthusiasts alike! This performance is conducted by Robert Tweten and directed by Joshua Major. Cost: $20. Artist(s): HANSEL GRETEL THE WITCH MOTHER FATHER SANDMAN DEW FAIRY. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SRi00000LE0NRMA1. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/07/2026 17:31. Sunday, November 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Vivo Performing Arts Presents: What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow: Mozart's Clarinet Concerto

Mozart's Clarinet Concerto Host Rob Kapilow, Boston's A Far Cry chamber orchestra, and clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois unlock the secrets of the most celebrated clarinet concerto ever written, blending in-depth analysis with storytelling and good humor. Multiple price points available, visit the Vivo Performing Arts website to learn more! Please reach out to Vivo Performing Arts with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at 617-482-6661 or boxoffice@vivoperformingarts.org. Cost: Various. Tickets: https://www.vivoperformingarts.org/productions/what-makes-it-great-mozart-2026. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, November 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Gunther Schuller Legacy Concert: The Spirit of ’57 - Schuller’s Third Stream Revolution and the Music of Today

The Gunther Schuller Society and NEC students and alumni celebrate Gunther Schuller in this annual concert. 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. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Gunther Schuller was an American composer, conductor, horn player, author, historian, educator, publisher, and jazz musician who served as president of the New England Conservatory (1967-1977) where he formalized NEC’s commitment to jazz by establishing the first degree-granting jazz program at a major classical conservatory in 1969. Shortly thereafter, he instituted the Third Stream department, subsequently named the Contemporary Improvisation Department and now Contemporary Musical Arts, to explore the re… Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009QBp3MAG. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Composition. Orchestra. Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 26/10/2026 15:07. Sunday, November 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Recital: Anna Choi '26 MM, Oboe

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Anna Choi '26 MM studies Oboe with john Ferrillo. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Anna Choi, oboe. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Woodwinds. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, November 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

Recital: Niko Nelson '28 DMA, Jazz Piano

In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes. It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist. Niko Nelson ‘28 DMA studies Jazz Piano with Ethan Iverson. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Niko Nelson, piano. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Jazz. Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, November 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Brown Hall.

Jazz from Eben Jordan: Cecil McBee and Joe Morris Student Ensembles

Experience the next generation of jazz as the Cecil McBee and Joe Morris Student Ensembles take the stage for an evening of creative, adventurous music. Featuring performances by NEC's student musicians, the concert celebrates the spirit of collaboration and artistic exploration that defines the Jazz program. 7:00p Cecil McBee Ensemble 8:00p Joe Morris Ensemble I 9:00p Joe Morris Ensemble II. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 12:50. Monday, November 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

NEC Saxophone Ensemble

Led by Kenneth Radnofsky, the NEC Saxophone Ensemble perform works composed and arranged for saxophones. 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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009QBdlMAG. Event Type: Concert. Category: Woodwinds. Open to the Public: Yes. Monday, November 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Bower Jam Session Series

NEC faculty member Mark Zaleski heads up these fun and educational jam sessions which are free and open to the public. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join and hone their improvising skills. Sessions may also include special guests. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Student Life and Performance Center.

Faculty Recital: Ji Yung Lee, Piano

Pianist and vocal coach Ji Yung Lee explores Artisthood and Motherhood through music by Robert Schumann, Helen Grime, Thomas Kotcheff, and Grażyna Bacewicz. The program also features a song created by mothers in Kenya as part of the Every, Mother Has a Song project. PROGRAM Helen Grime (b. 1981) Bright Travellers (2017) Sydney Pexton, soprano I. Soundings II. Brew III. Visitations IV. Milk Fever V. Council Offices Grażyna Bacewicz (1909-1969) Sonata No. 4 for violin and piano (1949) Sophia Szokolay, violin intermission Thomas Kotcheff (b.1988) Both, and more Sydney Pexton, soprano, The Joy of Being a Mother Words and music created by mothers in Maya, Kenya from the Every Mother Has a Song project by Mtree (2026) Video presentation Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Frauenliebe und -leben Sarah Heltzel, mezzo-soprano I. Seit ich ihn gesehen II. Er, der Herrlichste von allen III. Ich kann's nicht fassen, nicht glauben IV. Du Ring an meinem Finger V. Helft mir, ihr Schwestern VI. Süßer Freund, du blickest VII.… Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Hailed by Gramophone for her “beautiful playing” and “intimate internal dialogues,” Ji Yung Lee has made appearances at renowned venues such as Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Weill Hall, and John F. Kennedy Center. She has collaborated with internationally acclaimed instrumentalists and singers, including Jordan Bak, Stephen Costello, Chad Hoopes, Laurence Lesser, Barry Shiffman, Andrew Staples, and Danbi Um. She has also captivated audiences via numerous radio broadcasts including WQXR, MPR, and WFMT. Lee’s… Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009QEADMA4. Event Type: Recital. Category: Piano. Voice. Collaborative Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 05/06/2026 14:10. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Ferruccio Busoni - Gustav Mahler Foundation Presents: Glocal Piano Festival Concert 1

Produced by the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition With the support of New England Conservatory Italy-based Busoni Piano Competition, founded in 1949, is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the world, with a long history of legendary prize winners, including Martha Argerich, Garrick Ohlsson, Richard Goode, and, more recently, Jae Hong Park and Arsenii Moon. Today, the Busoni Competition regards the format of a music competition first and foremost as a stage open to exceptional young talents, all of whom deserve to be heard and appreciated. 2026, for the first time, the Busoni Competition will enter its new edition under the name Glocal Piano Festival, hosted by renowned concert series and promoters on three continents. Between November 8 and 30, the Glocal Piano Festival will present nine “piano marathons” in Boston, Miami, Shanghai, Tokyo, Rome, Florence, Vienna, Paris and Dortmund, featuring a total of 120 pianists. The young artists, performing a repertoire of their own choosing,… Cost: $6 and up. Artist(s): Hoi Leong Cheong Adam Jackson Sunmin Kim Yuetong Wang Jialin Yao Jamil Sadizade Haolun Sun Taige Wang Yenfei Wang Juhee Lim Jiwon Yang Xinyue Zheng Ru-An Yang Chenxi Zhou Artist biographies can be found here. Program: The program can be viewed here. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SRi00000MQw0TMAT. Event Type: Non-NEC. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jIhKRwOzzO3vQChoq19fckaxlLqg_r9M/view?usp=drive_link. Monday, November 30, 2026, 11:45 AM – 4:30 PM. Williams Hall.

Ferruccio Busoni - Gustav Mahler Foundation Presents: Glocal Piano Festival Concert 2

Produced by the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition With the support of New England Conservatory Italy-based Busoni Piano Competition, founded in 1949, is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the world, with a long history of legendary prize winners, including Martha Argerich, Garrick Ohlsson, Richard Goode, and, more recently, Jae Hong Park and Arsenii Moon. Today, the Busoni Competition regards the format of a music competition first and foremost as a stage open to exceptional young talents, all of whom deserve to be heard and appreciated. 2026, for the first time, the Busoni Competition will enter its new edition under the name Glocal Piano Festival, hosted by renowned concert series and promoters on three continents. Between November 8 and 30, the Glocal Piano Festival will present nine “piano marathons” in Boston, Miami, Shanghai, Tokyo, Rome, Florence, Vienna, Paris and Dortmund, featuring a total of 120 pianists. The young artists, performing a repertoire of their own choosing,… Cost: $6 and up. Artist(s): Hoi Leong Cheong Adam Jackson Sunmin Kim Yuetong Wang Jialin Yao Jamil Sadizade Haolun Sun Taige Wang Yenfei Wang Juhee Lim Jiwon Yang Xinyue Zheng Ru-An Yang Chenxi Zhou Artist biographies can be found here. Program: The program can be viewed here. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SRi00000MQw0TMAT. Event Type: Non-NEC. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. programlink: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jIhKRwOzzO3vQChoq19fckaxlLqg_r9M/view?usp=drive_link. Monday, November 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Williams Hall.

CMA Small Ensemble Concert

Join us for a Contemporary Musical Arts chamber music showcase, with performances by the Contemporary Vocal (Erin Hogan), Jewish Music (Hankus Netsky), and Mandé West African (Balla Kouyaté). Tickets: Free - No Ticket Required. Event Type: Concert. Category: Contemporary Musical Arts. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 22/09/2026 15:46. Monday, November 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pierce Hall.

Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra

Join us for the first Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra concert of the 2026–27 academic year. Under the direction of pianist, composer, and NEC faculty member Frank Carlberg, the ensemble performs original works by student composers, bringing new ideas to life through the power and versatility of the jazz orchestra. This concert offers a glimpse into the creative process and showcases the next generation of jazz composers at New England Conservatory. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Brown Hall.

Chamber Music Showcase | December 2nd | 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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 have coached with faculty through the semester. Cost: Free. Program: An updated program of recitals during the 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. block will be listed closer to the date. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Strings. Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

An Evening of Handel and Shakespeare | Night 1

NEC's first-year opera students welcome you to an evening of Handel arias and Shakespeare monologues. 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. Cost: Free. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/black-box-theater/. Tickets: Free. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Breaking the Ensemble Mold: Student Agency, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Creative Music-Making

What if the score is a starting point rather than the destination? This interactive workshop challenges educators to rethink traditional definitions of musical literacy and explore broader ways of knowing, creating, and communicating through music. Drawing from culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse musical traditions, participants will explore learning through listening, imitation, improvisation, movement, oral transmission and collaboration. The workshop emphasizes the value of multiple musical perspectives and offers strategies for creating classrooms where students can draw on their own cultural knowledge while developing new musical skills. Please register to attend in person or virtually using the "Get Tickets" button above. Registrants will receive live stream information via email. This event is part of the Teaching Artistry @ NEC Workshop Series. Cost: Free with Registration. Artist(s): Stephanie A. Muñoz was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, and moved to Boston in 2012 to pursue graduate studies in saxophone performance. She is a proud alumna of the New England Conservatory (MM ’15, GD ’17) and holds a Bachelor of Music Education (K–12) from New Mexico State University (2012). Soon after arriving in Boston, Stephanie became deeply engaged in the city’s music education community. She served as a teaching fellow through NEC and worked as a teaching artist with organizations including Yo… Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsefyiKTNgjD_DXkFO6JvmeJdmSffHsO5BV0jS8JpDjkmkCA/viewform?usp=dialog. Event Type: Community Performances and Partnerships. Workshop/Class/Seminar. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Prevost Room or Virtual.

Recital: Seungeun Lee '27 BM, Contemporary Musical Arts

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Seungeun Lee '27 BM studies Contemporary Musical Arts (voice) with Dominique Eade and Caio Afiune and is the recipient of a scholarship made possible by the Eva Bitsberger Scholarship Fund. 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. Cost: Free - No ticket required. Artist(s): Seungeun Lee, voice. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Contemporary Musical Arts. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 12:33. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Williams Hall.

An Evening of Handel and Shakespeare | Night 2

NEC's first-year opera students welcome you to an evening of Handel arias and Shakespeare monologues. 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. Cost: Free. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/black-box-theater/. Tickets: Free. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Open to the Public: Yes. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Jazz from Eben Jordan with the Brazilian and Mark Zaleski Student Ensembles

Jazz from Eben Jordan is back for another exciting season, showcasing the extraordinary talent of New England Conservatory's students and faculty. Tonight's concert features ensembles led by Caio Afiune and Mark Zaleski. Join us for an evening of adventurous improvisation, creative collaboration, and the vibrant energy of NEC's jazz community. 7:00p Zaleski Ensemble 8:00p Brazilian Ensemble. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 16:20. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Eben Jordan Ensemble Room.

Chamber Music Fall Gala

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 have coached with faculty through the semester. To watch a live stream of this event, click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009QMkTMAW. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Brass and Percussion. Piano. Strings. Woodwinds. Open to the Public: Yes. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Recital: NEC Adult Education

Join us for an evening of music performed by NEC's Adult Education students. Cost: Free. Event Type: Adult Education. Open to the Public: Yes. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Pierce Hall.

Recital: Hannah Byun '28 DMA, Piano

In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes. It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist. Hannah Byun ‘28 DMA studies Piano with Wha Kyung Byun. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Hannah Byun, piano. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Williams Hall.

Recital: Kaia Berman Peters '26 MM, Contemporary Musical Arts

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Kaia Berman Peters '26 MM studies Contemporary Musical Arts with Ted Reichman. 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. Cost: Free - No ticket required. Artist(s): Kaia Berman Peters, accordion, voice. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Contemporary Musical Arts. Open to the Public: Yes. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Brown Hall.

Piano Seminar: Michelle Cann

Join us for a master class with pianist Michelle Cann, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. Cost: Free. Event Type: Workshop/Class/Seminar. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, December 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Keller Room.

NEC Symphonic Choir and Chamber Singers: Britten Celebration

Under the direction of Erica J. Washburn, NEC's Director of Choral Activities, and Honghao Zheng '29 DMA, the Symphonic Choir and Chamber Singers celebrate Benjamin Britten upon the 50th anniversary of his death with three of his signature works for chorus: A Ceremony of Carols, op. 28; Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30; and Festival Te Deum, op. 32. The choruses and soloists are joined by organist Thomas Handel and harpist Shaylen Joos. Cost: Free. Program: Benjamin Britten: A Ceremony of Carols, op. 28 Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30 Festival Te Deum, op. 32. Event Type: Concert. Category: Choral. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 09/06/2026 14:37. Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury Street, Boston.

Recital: Molly Pope '27 MM, Viola

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Molly Pope '27 MM studies Viola with Wenting Kang and is the recipient of the Ivanka and Bogdana Tchakarova Scholarship and a scholarship made possible by the Lynne and Frank Wisneski Fund, the Eugene and Adele Cohen Scholarship Fund, and the Agnes Lindsay Scholarship Fund. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Molly Pope, viola. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Strings. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, December 4, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Williams Hall.

Recital: Nicholas Abraham '27 MM, Jazz Trumpet

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Nicholas Abraham '27 MM studies Jazz Trumpet with Steve Emery and Jason Palmer. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Nicholas Abraham, trumpet. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Jazz. Brass and Percussion. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 19/10/2026 12:00. Friday, December 4, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Eben Jordan Ensemble Room.

NEC Prep: Preparatory String Orchestra 8:30

Join us for a showcase of music performed by NEC Prep's 8:30 Preparatory String Orchestra. Cost: Free. Program: Preparatory String Orchestra - 8:30 Jay Ungar (b.1946) - Ashokan Farewell arr. C. Custer Soon Hee Newbold (b.1974) - American Landscape G.F. Handel (1685-1759) - Suite III from Water Music arr. G. Anderson. Event Type: Prep. Category: Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/10/2026 14:42. Saturday, December 5, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Brown Hall.

NEC Prep: Preparatory String Orchestra 10:30

Join us for a showcase of music performed by NEC Prep's 10:30 Preparatory String Orchestra. Cost: Free. Program: Prepatory String Orchestra 10:30: William Hofeldt (b. 1951) - The Gift (Aria for String Orchestra) Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) - Five pieces Op. 44 Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) - Three Slavonic dances arr. M. Isaac Arvo Part (b. 1935) - Solfeggio. Event Type: Prep. Category: Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/10/2026 14:40. Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Brown Hall.

Chamber Music Showcase | December 5th | 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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 have coached with faculty through the semester. Cost: Free. Program: An updated program of recitals during the 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. block will be listed closer to the date. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Strings. Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

Chamber Music Showcase | December 6th | 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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 have coached with faculty through the semester. Cost: Free. Program: An updated program of recitals during the 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. block will be listed closer to the date. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Strings. Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, December 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Williams Hall.

NEC Prep: Jr. MYWE, MYWE Concert Band, & Sr. MYWE

Join us for an afternoon of music performed by NEC Prep's Wind Ensembles. 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. Cost: Free - ticket required. Program: Junior MYWE Fanfare For Justice - Richard L. Saucedo (b.1957) Frequency - Minoo Dixon (b. 1999) Go Time - Brian Balmages (b.1975) Luminance - Shuying Li (b.1989) Thawing - Kazuki Shimoda (b.1992) MYWE Concert Band: Life Eternal - Rossano Galante (b. 1967) Lanigans Ball - Ed Kiefer (b. 1954) March Blue Sky - Tohko Takagi (b. 1979) Senior MYWE Cartoon - Paul Hart (1954-2022) Symphonic Metamorphosis arr. Keith Wilson - Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Tempered Steel - Charles Young (b. 1965). Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009fbpdMAA. Event Type: Prep. Category: Wind Ensembles. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/10/2026 14:41. Sunday, December 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Prep: Youth Philharmonic Orchestra

Join us for an evening of music performed by NEC Prep's Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. 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. Cost: Free - ticket required. Program: The Nutrcraker op.71 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009fbrFMAQ. Event Type: Prep. Category: Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/10/2026 14:05. Sunday, December 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Jazz from Eben Jordan: Jason Moran and Mark Tipton Student Ensembles

Join us for Jazz from Eben Jordan featuring the Mark Tipton and Jason Moran Student Ensembles. Bringing together the distinctive voices of NEC's student musicians, the concert celebrates the rich possibilities of contemporary jazz. 7:00p Mark Tipton Ensemble 8:00p Jason Moran Ensemble I 9:00p Jason Moran Ensemble II. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 12:55. Monday, December 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Eben Jordan Ensemble Room.

First Monday at Jordan Hall: String Titans | Casals and Tertis at 150

Amazingly, two legends of the string playing world shared a birthday 150 years ago on the 29th of December, 1876; violist Lionel Tertis and cellist Pablo Casals. The December concert will pay tribute to both of these trailblazers. Especially relevant today is the enduring contribution by Casals as a deeply devoted humanist and advocate for peace. In the very midst of our community is Casals’ godson, cello faculty Lluís Claret, who will bring life music composed by the great Catalonian artist. The evening also features contributions from NEC’s Conductor’s Choir and our new professional piano trio in residence hailing from London, The Paddington Trio. For more than 40 years, First Monday at Jordan Hall has been a cornerstone of New England Conservatory’s musical community, bringing together acclaimed faculty, distinguished alumni, exceptional students, and guest artists for unforgettable chamber music performances. Founded by renowned cellist Laurence Lesser and now curated by three Artistic Co-Chairs —… Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Nicholas Cords, viola Jessica Bodner, viola Wenting Kang, viola Melissa Reardon, viola Lluís Claret, cello NEC Conductor’s Choir Honghao Zheng, conductor Paddington Trio Kim Kashkashian, viola. Program: York Bowen: Fantasia for Four Viola in e minor, Op 42, # 1 (ca 10’) Betsy Jolas: Quoth the Raven (6’) Catalonian Traditional/Pablo Casals: Song of the Birds Pablo Casals: Reverie or Full d’album (ca 9’) Pablo Casals: “Tota Puchlra Es” - “Nigra Sum” - “Hymn to the United Nations” (ca. 12’) intermission Robert Schumann: Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009Q357MAC. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 01/10/2025 16:08. Monday, December 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Faculty Recital: Jason Palmer, Jazz Trumpet

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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Trumpeter, composer, and educator Jason Palmer is one of the most in demand musicians of his generation. He has performed with Roy Haynes, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Smith (the organist), Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ravi Coltrane, Mark Turner, Jeff Ballard, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Common, Roy Hargrove, Lewis Nash. Having made Boston, MA, his home for 22 years, Jason was recently named to the inaugural class of the Boston Artist in Residence Fellowship for Music… Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/brown-hall/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Brass and Percussion. Open to the Public: Yes. Monday, December 7, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Brown Hall.

Jazz from Eben Jordan featuring Early Jazz, Reichman, and Non-Major Ensembles

Jazz from Eben Jordan returns with another evening celebrating the breadth and diversity of New England Conservatory's jazz community. Tonight's concert features performances by Anthony Coleman's Early Jazz ensemble, Ted Reichman's Electronic ensemble, and the Jazz for Non-Majors Ensemble directed by Hunter McKay. From the roots of jazz tradition to contemporary creative expression, these ensembles highlight the curiosity, collaboration, and musical excellence that thrive at NEC. 7:00p Early Jazz 8:00p Jazz for Non-Majors 9:00p Reichman Electronic. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 13:00. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Eben Jordan Ensemble Room.

NEC Prep: Youth Brass Ensemble, String Chamber Orchestra, & Junior Repertory Orchestra

Join us for an evening of music performed by NEC Prep's Youth Brass Ensemble, String Chamber Orchestra, and Junior Repertory Orchestra. 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. Cost: Free - ticket required. Program: Youth Brass Ensemble: Bach Chorale No.234 for Brass Choir arr. Don Gillis - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen arr. Michael Allen - Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Fanfare for the Common Man - Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Nimrod (from “Enigma Variations”) arr. John Beyrent - Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Canzon sentimi toni No.2 ed. Robert King - Giovanni Gabrieli (1557-1612) Canzona per sonare No.2 ed. Robert King - Giovanni Gabrieli (1557-1612) Abendlied arr. Christopher Bassett -… Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009fbsrMAA. Event Type: Prep. Category: Brass and Percussion. Orchestra. Strings. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/10/2026 14:22. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Tuesday Night New Music 5

The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie Alvarado ’27 and Jack Frederick ’28 under the supervision of composition chair Michael Gandolfi. Cost: Free. Event Type: Concert. Category: Composition. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 11/06/2026 12:40. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

Liederabend LXXXIV: Shades of Romanticism, Part 2

The Liederabend—literally, "evening of song"—dates back to the 1800s, when musicians and lovers of music would gather at someone's home, and one or more singers and a pianist would perform the songs of composers of the day. In the field of classical music, these songs are referred to as "art songs," and the German art songs are called "Lieder." In Germany, the great age of song came in the 19th century. German and Austrian composers had written music for voice with keyboard before this time, but it was with the flowering of German literature in the Classical and Romantic eras that composers found high inspiration in great poetry, sparking the genre known as the "Lied." The tradition of the art song composition continues today, with composers from all corners of the world setting poetry in many languages, scored for voice and piano. The NEC Liederabend series presents songs in a variety of languages—not only German—dating from the 19th century up to the present day. Cameron Stowe and Tanya Blaich curated… Cost: Free - No ticket required. Program: Shades of Romanticism, Part 2 The second of of two programs of German Lieder featuring members of the NEC Song Lab, tonight's concert explores the Romantic and Post-Romantic voices of various 19th-century poets and composers including Wolf, Mahler, Mayer, Mörike, Eichendorff, and Des Knaben Wunderhorn. ***** A novel approach to vocal studies, NEC's Song Lab focuses on the repertoire, interpretation, and performance of art songs. Through intertwined courses and guest lectures that enhance the… Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Collaborative Piano. Voice. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 14:56. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Williams Hall.

Jazz from Eben Jordan featuring the Jazz Vocal and Songwriting Ensembles

Tonight's Jazz from Eben Jordan concert features the Jazz Vocal Ensembles and Songwriters Ensemble, led by acclaimed vocalist, composer, and educator Dominique Eade. With imaginative arrangements, original music, and expressive storytelling, these ensembles offer a look at the rich and evolving traditions of vocal jazz. 7:00p Jazz Vocal I Ensemble 8:00p Jazz Vocal II Ensemble 9:00p Songwriters Ensemble. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 13:03. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Eben Jordan Ensemble Room.

NEC Philharmonia + Rais-Sherman + Stephenson: Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky

Pianist and NEC Concert Artist Clayton Stephenson ’27 AD, is the featured soloist in tonight's NEC Philharmonia performance of the Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 in C, op. 26. Also on this all-Russian program are the Shostakovich song cycle, From Jewish Folk Poetry, and the 1947 edition of Stravinsky's Petrushka. To watch a live stream of this event, click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making. Growing up in New York City, Clayton started piano lessons at age 7, and the next year was accepted into The Julliard School’s… Program: Shostakovich: From Jewish Folk Poetry, op. 79 sung in Yiddish by soprano, alto and tenor soloists Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C, op. 26 Clayton Stephenson '27 AD, piano intermission Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947 edition). Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009Q4kLMAS. Event Type: Concert. Institute for Concert Artists (Artist Diploma). NEC Concert Artists Series. Category: Orchestra. Piano. Voice. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/10/2026 09:30. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Recital: Brandon Topolski '27 GD, Percussion

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Brandon Topolski '27 GD studies Percussion with Will Hudgins. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Brandon Topolski, percussion. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Brass and Percussion. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

NEC Opera: Musical Theatre Performance

Join our opera students in their exciting foray to musical theatre! Guest coach and Broadway stage veteran Patty Goble works with the students in preparing for the evening's performances. Cost: Free. Event Type: Opera. Category: Opera. Voice. Open to the Public: Yes. Thursday, December 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

NEC Jazz Orchestra: John Coltrane Centennial Concert

Jazz Studies Assistant Chair Mark Tipton conducts the New England Conservatory Jazz Orchestra with internationally renowned saxophonist and NEC faculty member Jerry Bergonzi in a vibrant celebration of the music and artistry of the visionary saxophonist and composer John Coltrane, one of the most influential and beloved figures in jazz history. Coltrane created groundbreaking works including Giant Steps, My Favorite Things, and A Love Supreme. Nearly six decades after his passing, Coltrane’s music continues to inspire celebration, discovery, and artistic excellence around the world. Featuring interpretations of works drawn from across Coltrane’s remarkable career, this concert honors a musician whose creativity, passion, and fearless pursuit of new artistic horizons helped redefine the possibilities of jazz. 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… Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009Q86PMAS. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 09/10/2026 14:16. Thursday, December 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Piano Seminar: Texting Scarlatti

Join us for a discussion hosted by the NEC Piano Department. In conjunction with NEC's concerts of every sonata by Domenico Scarlatti, a discussion of the project, 'Texting Scarlatti'. An important component of the project is large-scale computerized data management of the musical texts of Scarlatti's 555 keyboard 'sonatas'. Cost: Free. Event Type: Workshop/Class/Seminar. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, December 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Keller Room.

NEC New Music Ensemble + Claire Chase

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. Cost: Free. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/black-box-theater/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Composition. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 11/06/2026 10:31. Friday, December 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Vivo Performing Arts Presents: Jeremy Denk, piano

With his well-considered, wide-ranging programs and unsentimental, revelatory interpretations, Jeremy Denk is a must-hear artist. His program offers Beethoven's last two piano sonatas in conversation with Bach, Unsuk Chin, and the long-neglected Hélène de Montgeroult. Multiple price points available, visit the Vivo Performing Arts website to learn more! Please reach out to Vivo Performing Arts with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at 617-482-6661 or boxoffice@vivoperformingarts.org. Cost: Various. Tickets: https://www.vivoperformingarts.org/productions/jeremy-denk-2027. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, December 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Prep: String Training Orchestra 8 & 9

Join us for a showcase of music performed by NEC Prep's 8:00 and 9:00 String Training Orchestras. 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. Cost: Free - ticket required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Event Type: Prep. Category: Orchestra. Strings. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Prep: Piano Seminar Fall Recital

Join us for an afternoon of music performed by NEC Prep's Piano Seminar students. Cost: Free. Event Type: Prep. Recital. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Keller Room.

Boston Baroque Presents: Handel's Messiah

Handel’s Messiah TIMELESS. JOYFUL. SPARKLING. Boston Baroque returns to a cherished holiday tradition with Handel’s Messiah, one of the most beloved and enduring works in classical music. Since introducing Boston’s first complete period-instrument performance of the oratorio in 1981, Boston Baroque’s acclaimed and GRAMMY®-nominated interpretation has become a cornerstone of the holiday season, bringing generations of audiences together through Handel’s timeless message of hope and joy. This season, Messiah will be conducted by Christoph Koncz. with soloists: soprano Liv Redpath, mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce, tenor Eric Ferring, and baritone Benjamin Appl. Please reach out to Boston Baroque with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at (617) 987-8600 or boxoffice@bostonbaroque.org. . Cost: $5 and up. Tickets: https://bostonbaroque.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0SVX00000QL69t2AD. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Prep: Youth Jazz Orchestra

Join us for an evening of music performed by NEC Prep's Youth Jazz Orchestra. Cost: Free. Program: Youth Jazz Orchestra: Boogie Stomp arr. Nieske - Charles Mingus 1922-1979 Meeting of the Spirits arr. Nieske - John McLaughlin (b. 1942) The First Cycle arr. Robert Curnow - Pat Metheny (b.1954) Lyle Mays (1953-2020) Small Waltz - Robert Nieske (b.1952) In the Land of Oo-Bla-Dee ed. Jeffrey Sultanof arr. Mary Lou Williams - Milt Orent (1918-1975) Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981) New Musical Express arr. Mary Loud Williams transcribed and edited Ted Buehrer - Mary Lou Williams (1910 - 1981) Lonely Momen… Event Type: Prep. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/10/2026 15:00. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Brown Hall.

Recital: NEC Adult Education

Join us for an evening of music performed by NEC Adult Education students. Cost: Free. Event Type: Adult Education. Recital. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Pierce Hall.

Recital: Anne Chao '28 DMA, Flute

In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes. It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist. Anne Chao ‘28 DMA studies Flute with Cynthia Meyers. 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. Cost: Free - No ticket required. Artist(s): Anne Chao, flute. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Woodwinds. Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 12:51. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

Recital: Julian Quinones '26 BM, Jazz Trombone

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Julian Quinones '26 BM studies Jazz Trombone with Ken Schaphorst. 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. Cost: Free - No ticket required. Artist(s): Julian Quinones, trombone. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances. Event Type: Recital. Category: Brass and Percussion. Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 21/10/2026 11:50. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Eben Jordan.

CMA Small Ensemble Festival

Celebrate the season with a festival of Contemporary Musical Arts Ensembles, featuring music, food, and dance all day long. The event features performances by the Ted Reichman Electronic Music and Anthony Coleman ensembles along with Irish Ceol (Liz Knowles), Early Jazz (Anthony Coleman), Persian (Nima Janmohammadi), Alternative/Indie/Punk Rock (Lautaro Mantilla), World Music (Akram Haddad), Songwriters Workshop (Steve Netsky), and Studio 265 (Eden MacAdam-Somer) ensembles. Tickets: Free - No Ticket Required. Event Type: Concert. Category: Contemporary Musical Arts. Update: 22/09/2026 15:50. Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Pierce Hall.

Boston Baroque Presents: Handel's Messiah

Handel’s Messiah TIMELESS. JOYFUL. SPARKLING. Boston Baroque returns to a cherished holiday tradition with Handel’s Messiah, one of the most beloved and enduring works in classical music. Since introducing Boston’s first complete period-instrument performance of the oratorio in 1981, Boston Baroque’s acclaimed and GRAMMY®-nominated interpretation has become a cornerstone of the holiday season, bringing generations of audiences together through Handel’s timeless message of hope and joy. This season, Messiah will be conducted by Christoph Koncz. with soloists: soprano Liv Redpath, mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce, tenor Eric Ferring, and baritone Benjamin Appl. Please reach out to Boston Baroque with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at (617) 987-8600 or boxoffice@bostonbaroque.org. . Cost: $5 and up. Tickets: https://bostonbaroque.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0SVX00000QL69t2AD. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, December 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Liederabend LXXXV

The Liederabend—literally, "evening of song"—dates back to the 1800s, when musicians and lovers of music would gather at someone's home, and one or more singers and a pianist would perform the songs of composers of the day. In the field of classical music, these songs are referred to as "art songs," and the German art songs are called "Lieder." In Germany, the great age of song came in the 19th century. German and Austrian composers had written music for voice with keyboard before this time, but it was with the flowering of German literature in the Classical and Romantic eras that composers found high inspiration in great poetry, sparking the genre known as the "Lied." The tradition of the art song composition continues today, with composers from all corners of the world setting poetry in many languages, scored for voice and piano. The NEC Liederabend series presents songs in a variety of languages—not only German—dating from the 19th century up to the present day. JJ Penna curated tonight's program. The… Cost: Free - No ticket required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Collaborative Piano. Voice. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 01/10/2026 11:17. Sunday, December 13, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Williams Hall.

Recital: Sebastian Fuentes '26 DMA, Jazz Guitar

In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes. It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist. Sebastian Fuentes ‘26 DMA studies Guitar with Ken Schaphorst. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Sebastian Fuentes, guitar. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Jazz. Strings. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, December 13, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Eben Jordan Hall.

Jazz from Eben Jordan: Bob Nieske and Frank Carlberg Student Ensembles

Jazz from Eben Jordan continues its season with an evening of performances by ensembles led by composer and NEC faculty member Frank Carlberg and acclaimed bassist, composer, and educator Bob Nieske. This concert brings together a variety of musical approaches, reflecting the breadth and vitality of jazz at NEC. 7:00p Frank Carlberg Ensemble II 8:00p Bob Nieske Ensemble I 9:00p Bob Nieske Ensemble II. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 13:05. Monday, December 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Eben Jordan Ensemble Room.

NEC Chamber Singers + NEC Symphonic Winds + Navy Band Northeast: Into the Holidays!

It's the annual holiday celebration at NEC! This family-friendly choral and winds concert features popular holiday tunes, seasonal sweaters, Santa hats, candy canes, and a singalong. Join us for a festive evening featuring the NEC Chamber Singers, NEC Symphonic Winds, and Navy Band Northeast, led by conductors Erica J. Washburn and Lt. Tony Garcia. To watch a live stream of this event, click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009Q7ALMA0. Event Type: Concert. Category: Choral. Brass and Percussion. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 15/06/2026 13:52. Monday, December 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Sonata Class Recital

The NEC Chamber Music Department presents the fruit of the semester's work in a free recital. Led by NEC faculty member Vivian Hornik Weilerstein, student pairs perform individual movements of sonatas that demonstrate the equal partnering of string player and pianist. Cost: Free. Event Type: Recital. Category: Chamber Music. Piano. Strings. Open to the Public: Yes. Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Williams Hall.

Jazz from Eben Jordan: John Lockwood and Jerry Bergonzi Student Ensembles

Tonight's Jazz from Eben Jordan features student ensembles led by legendary saxophonist and educator Jerry Bergonzi and renowned bassist John Lockwood. Featuring a distinctive approach to jazz performance and improvisation, expect an evening of sophisticated musicianship and spontaneous creativity. 7:00p John Lockwood Ensemble 8:00p Jerry Bergonzi Ensemble I 9:00p Jerry Bergonzi Ensemble II. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 16:20. Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Eben Jordan Ensemble Room.

NEC Lab Orchestra + Graduate Student Conductors

Graduate conducting students of Stefan Asbury lead an orchestra of their colleagues. 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. Cost: Free. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/brown-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/09/2026 10:35. Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Brown Hall.

Jazz from Eben Jordan: Mark Walker Latin, Anna Webber, and Jason Palmer Student Ensembles

Tonight's Jazz from Eben Jordan performance spotlights the Jason Palmer Ensemble, Mark Walker Latin Ensemble and the Anna Webber Ensemble, showcasing music that draws from contemporary jazz influences. Performed by NEC students under the guidance of acclaimed faculty artists, the concert promises an evening of vibrant grooves, creative improvisation, and cross-cultural musical exchange. 7:00p Mark Walker Latin Ensemble 8:00p Anna Webber Ensemble 9:00p Jason Palmer Ensemble. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 01/09/2026 13:29. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Eben Jordan Ensemble Room.

Dvořák: Borromeo String Quartet Seminar Recital

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 in the Borromeo String Quartet Dvořák Seminar demonstrate the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Tickets: https://necboxoffice.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRi000009QI2XMAW. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Strings. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Recital: Zhehao Wang '27 MM, PIano

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Zhehao Wang '27 MM studies Piano with Bruce Brubaker. 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. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Zhehao Wang, piano. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Williams Hall.

Jazz from Eben Jordan: World Rhythms, Jazz Composers and Gospel Student Ensembles

The Fall 2026 Jazz from Eben Jordan season concludes with an evening of diverse musical perspectives from three distinctive NEC ensembles. Tonight's concert features performances by Jerry Leake's World Rhythms Ensemble, Jorrit Dijkstra's Jazz Composers Ensemble, and Joseph Copeland's Gospel Ensemble, showcasing original works, global influences, and powerful traditions of collective music-making. Join us as we celebrate the creativity and energy of NEC's student musicians in the final Jazz from Eben Jordan concert of the semester. 7:00p World Rhythms Ensemble 8:00p Jazz Composer's Ensemble 9:00p Gospel Ensemble. Event Type: Concert. Category: Jazz. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 08/10/2026 13:30. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Eben Jordan Ensemble Room.

Chamber Music Concentration Concert | December 17th | 7:30 p.m.

Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. Cost: Free. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Burnes Hall.

Piano Seminar: Discussion Session

Join us for a concluding discussion hosted by the NEC Piano Department. Cost: Free. Event Type: Workshop/Class/Seminar. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, December 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Keller Room.

NEC Prep: Clarinet Ensemble Recital

Join us for an showcase of music performed by NEC Prep's Clarinet Ensemble. Cost: Free. Event Type: Prep. Recital. Category: Woodwinds. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Keller Room.

Faculty Recital: Stephen Drury, Piano

Known for the depth of his repertory and as a champion of contemporary music, pianist Stephen Drury performs a program of diverse works tonight. 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. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Pianist and conductor Stephen Drury has performed throughout the world with a repertoire that stretches from Bach to Liszt to the music of today. He has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Barbican Centre and Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, the Cité de la Musique in Paris, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus, and from Arkansas to Seoul. A champion of contemporary music, he has taken the sound of dissonance into remote corners of Pakistan, Greenland and Montana. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Beethoven Marathon: Complete Sonatas for Piano and Violin, Part I Pei-Shan Lee, piano & Korbinian Altenberger, violin

2027 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Beethoven. NEC faculty Pei-Shan Lee and Artist Diploma alum Korbinian Altenberger launch this year of celebration with two concerts presenting the ten magnificent Sonatas for Piano and Violin by Beethoven. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Pianist Pei-Shan Lee’s active concert career has taken her to the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher (David Geffen) and Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, Cleveland’s Severance Hall, Taiwan’s National Concert Hall, and tours of France, Germany, Belgium, and Israel. Her many summer festival appearances include the Mostly Mozart Festival, Caramoor Festival, Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Chautauqua Institute, Music Academy of the We… Event Type: Recital. Category: Collaborative Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 29/10/2026 13:48. Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Faculty Recital: MaryAnn McCormick, Mezzo-Soprano

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. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano MaryAnn McCormick has been hailed in the press as “charismatic” “spell-binding” and “elegant.” Her international operatic credits include Isabella in L’italiana in Algeri at La Scala in Milan, Azucena in Il Trovatore at the Teatro Regio di Torino, the title role of Carmen at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Maddalena in Rigoletto under Daniele Gatti at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Gluck’s Alceste under Bruno Bartoletti at the Teatro Regio di Parma, and First… Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Event Type: Recital. Category: Voice. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, January 15, 2027, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Prep: Friday Baroque Ensemble & Baroque Chamber Orchestra

Join us for an showcase of music performed by NEC Prep's Baroque Ensembles. Cost: Free. Event Type: Prep. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, January 17, 2027, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Brown Hall.

EE Faculty Recital: Rebecca Kasdan, Violin

Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Sunday, January 17, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Williams Hall.

Pre-Concert Talk: Beethoven Marathon: Complete Sonatas for Piano and Violin, Part II

2027 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Beethoven. NEC faculty Pei-Shan Lee and Artist Diploma alum Korbinian Altenberger launch this year of celebration with two concerts presenting the ten magnificent Sonatas for Piano and Violin by Beethoven. Pre-concert talk at 2:15 P.M. hosted by NEC Music History faculty Sean Gallagher and Cello faculty Paul Katz. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Pianist Pei-Shan Lee’s active concert career has taken her to the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher (David Geffen) and Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, Cleveland’s Severance Hall, Taiwan’s National Concert Hall, and tours of France, Germany, Belgium, and Israel. Her many summer festival appearances include the Mostly Mozart Festival, Caramoor Festival, Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Chautauqua Institute, Music Academy of the We… Event Type: Recital. Category: Collaborative Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 28/10/2026 13:48. Sunday, January 17, 2027, 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Beethoven Marathon: Complete Sonatas for Piano and Violin, Part II Pei-Shan Lee, piano & Korbinian Altenberger, violin

2027 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Beethoven. NEC faculty Pei-Shan Lee and Artist Diploma alum Korbinian Altenberger launch this year of celebration with two concerts presenting the ten magnificent Sonatas for Piano and Violin by Beethoven. Pre-concert talk at 2:15 P.M. hosted by NEC Music History faculty Sean Gallagher and Cello faculty Paul Katz. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Artist(s): Pianist Pei-Shan Lee’s active concert career has taken her to the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher (David Geffen) and Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, Cleveland’s Severance Hall, Taiwan’s National Concert Hall, and tours of France, Germany, Belgium, and Israel. Her many summer festival appearances include the Mostly Mozart Festival, Caramoor Festival, Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Chautauqua Institute, Music Academy of the We… Event Type: Recital. Category: Collaborative Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 28/10/2026 13:48. Sunday, January 17, 2027, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

EE Faculty Recital: Rodney Lister, Composition

Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/burnes-hall/. Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Burnes Hall.

Tuesday Night New Music 6

The newest works from the next generation of composers. Tuesday Night New Music, a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series, was founded in the early 90s by Lee Hyla. It offers audiences the opportunity to hear the music of current New England Conservatory composition students, performed by their peers. This year the series is directed by student composers Genie Alvarado ’27 and Jack Frederick ’28 under the supervision of composition chair Michael Gandolfi. Cost: Free. Event Type: Concert. Category: Composition. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 12/06/2026 15:07. Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Brown Hall.

Borromeo String Quartet Guest Artist Award Concert

One of the Borromeo String Quartet's most loved activities in their residency at New England Conservatory is the audition process to select the winners of the Guest Artist Awards. They greatly enjoy the week of collaboration in which every student who has entered the competition has a session playing and working together with the quartet. Working with all these students and affording special recognition to those chosen as winners is always an inspiring experience. To watch a live stream of this event, click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Chamber Music Concentration Concerts | January 21| 4:00 p.m.

Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. An updated program of recitals during the 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. block will be listed closer to the date. Cost: Free. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Thursday, January 21, 2027, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

NEC Composers' Series

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. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Composition. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 11/06/2026 13:32. Thursday, January 21, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Chamber Music Concentration Concerts | January 22 | 4:00 p.m.

Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. An updated program of recitals during the 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. block will be listed closer to the date. Cost: Free. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Friday, January 22, 2027, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Keller Room.

Chamber Music Concentration Concerts | January 22 | 7:30 p.m.

Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 30/09/2026 13:48. Friday, January 22, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

NEC Prep: Harp Recital

Join us for an showcase of music performed by NEC Prep's Harp students. Cost: Free. Event Type: Prep. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, January 23, 2027, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Keller Room.

Chamber Music Concentration Concerts | January 23 | 6:00 p.m.

Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. An updated program of recitals during the 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. block will be listed closer to the date. Cost: Free. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, January 23, 2027, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Burnes Hall.

Vivo Performing Arts Presents: What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow: Ella Fitzgerald & Oscar Peterson

Anything But Standard: The Music of Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson Rob Kapilow, a live band, and two vocalists demonstrate the unique power of interpretation, exploring how Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson transformed popular film and Broadway songs into enduring jazz standards. Multiple price points available, visit the Vivo Performing Arts website to learn more! Please reach out to Vivo Performing Arts with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at 617-482-6661 or boxoffice@vivoperformingarts.org. Cost: Various. Tickets: https://www.vivoperformingarts.org/productions/what-makes-it-great-fitzgerald-peterson-2027. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Saturday, January 23, 2027, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Boston Symphony Chamber Players Presents: Tchaikovsky, Souvenir of Florence

Please reach out to the BSO Box Office with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at customerservice@bso.org or 888-266-1200. Cost: $43.25 and up. Artist(s): Boston Symphony Chamber Players. Program: Liadov: Eight Russian Folk Songs, for wind quintet Gubaidulina: Garden of Joy and Sorrow Tchaikovsky: Souvenir of Florence. Tickets: https://www.bso.org/events/jan-24-bso-chamber-players?performance=2027-01-24-15:00. Event Type: Non-NEC. Open to the Public: Yes. Sunday, January 24, 2027, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Chamber Music Concentration Concerts | January 24th | 8:00 p.m.

Student ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music Concentration present the works they have coached with faculty through the semester. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Event Type: Concert. Category: Chamber Music. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 30/09/2026 13:48. Sunday, January 24, 2027, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Jordan Hall.

Master Class: Richard Goode, Piano

This master class is made possible by Edith Michelson Milender in honor of her mother Mildred Levinson ‘29. Richard Goode is the 2026-27 Mildred Levinson Piano Artist-in-Residence. -- 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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted. Cost: Free. Artist(s): Richard Goode has been hailed for music-making of tremendous emotional power, depth, and expressiveness, and has been acknowledged worldwide as one of today’s leading interpreters of Classical and Romantic music. In regular performances with the major orchestras, recitals in the world’s music capitals, master classes in person or online, and through his extensive and acclaimed Nonesuch recordings, he has won a large and devoted following. An exclusive Nonesuch recording artist, Goode has made more than t… Program: . Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Event Type: Master class. Category: Piano. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 25/02/2026 13:39. Monday, January 25, 2027, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Williams Hall.

NEC Philharmonia + Hugh Wolff: Assad, Rachmaninoff, and Schumann

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 “Performer Self-Stream” when prompted. Cost: Free - Ticket Required. Program: Clarice Assad: Boitatá Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini , intermission Schumann: Symphony No. 3 “Rhenish” . Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/jordan-hall/. Event Type: Concert. Category: Orchestra. Open to the Public: Yes. Update: 11/06/2027 13:18. Wednesday, January 27, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jordan Hall.

Universal Design for Learning: Empowering Students and Transforming Instruction

Music educators often work with hundreds of students per week, and cognitive learning science has determined that we all learn as uniquely as our fingerprints- teaching high-quality and engaging instruction can seem daunting, but Universal Design for Learning (UDL) creates a framework for meeting the needs of all learners! In this 90-minute interactive workshop, educators will understand the theory of UDL and how it can transform their music instruction. The UDL Guidelines will be explained, and practical applications for implementing UDL in the arts will be shared. Educators will have multiple options for applying UDL to their instruction or classroom setup and will receive access to extensive resources on many UDL subtopics. Please register to attend in person or virtually using the "Get Tickets" button above. Registrants will receive live stream information via email. This event is part of the Teaching Artistry @ NEC Workshop Series. Cost: Free with Registration. Artist(s): Liz Byron Loya strives to be a compassionate and culturally responsive art educator. She is a dynamic presenter, author, and the K1-8th Grade Visual Art, Special Education, and ESL Teacher at a Boston Public School where her students describe her as kind and strict. She has presented internationally on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) at numerous conferences and professional development workshops and taught graduate-level courses on UDL, most recently as a teaching fellow for the Harvard Graduate Scho… Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq1CaxEMyQ0-0B-b_S9L4M8eFeEi3nzdj-Tf8Z1kNDnFJihA/viewform?usp=dialog. Event Type: Community Performances and Partnerships. Workshop/Class/Seminar. Open to the Public: Yes. Thursday, January 28, 2027, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

EE Faculty Recital: Konstantinos Papadakis, Piano

Live Stream: https://necmusic.edu/on-campus/performances-events/streaming-performances/williams-hall/. Thursday, January 28, 2027, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Williams Hall.