New England Conservatory

The NEC Jazz Orchestra will celebrate the 95th birthday of groundbreaking pianist, composer and bandleader Toshiko Akiyoshi with a performance of her music in December. Learn more.

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, will return to the beauty of the Villa de Matel Chapel to present “Christmas at the Villa – Glory in the Highest.'

NASA Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson will join the Houston Chamber Choir for their THIS SKY concert on November 16th.

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced that Music Director Franz Welser-Möst will be unable to conduct the upcoming three weeks of performances in Cleveland due to ongoing medical treatment. Five world-famous pianists will now perform instead, and the programs will remain the same.

The Women's Edge together with its partner The Boston Globe, have announced that New England Conservatory was named one of the 24th annual Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts.

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra will present the first concert in this season’s Salon Series-  Holiday Brass Quintet, featuring traditional holiday favorites, at The Allen Center in Newton at 7pm on December 2nd.  

Cherry Street Music will present Classical with a Twist- West Newton Pops, a variety pops program with rising stars and celebrated artists, on Sunday, November 17th at The Allen Center in West Newton (MA).   

The NEC Jazz Orchestra and Ken Schaphorst Big Band will perform at Regattabar on November 6, 2024.

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Artistic Director Designate Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, will present This Sky for its November concert offering on Saturday, Nov. 16 at St. Philip Presbyterian Church.

NEC's TRIO GAIA performed at the Goethe-Institut Boston, showcasing their musical prowess. The concert featured a diverse repertoire, highlighting the ensemble's dynamic range and artistic expression.

The NEC Jazz Orchestra will perform a tribute to Charles Ives on October 17, 2024, showcasing the innovative compositions of the American composer.

New England Conservatory has revealed a fully funded endowment for the Preparatory School’s Chamber Music Intensive Performance Seminar, ensuring financial support for young musicians to participate in the program. Learn more about the program!

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Artistic Director Designate Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, presents I Just Want to Celebrate! Songs from the ‘70s on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Miller Outdoor Theatre, a free concert for the entire community. If you grew up in the 1970s, this concert is not to be missed.

Odyssey Opera, in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), will present a rare Boston showing of the Gershwin brothers' two political musicals at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

The SF Symphony, led by Esa-Pekka Salonen, welcomes seven new musicians for the 2024–25 season, enhancing the orchestra's lineup and bringing fresh talent to the ensemble.