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New England Conservatory Donates 52 Rare, Historic Instruments for Exhibit at Sanlıkol Musical Instruments Museum in Bursa, Turkey

Tue, April 2, 2024

Visitors to the Nilüfer Municipality Dr. Hüseyin Parkan Sanlıkol Musical Instruments Museum (MEM) in Bursa, Turkey, can now enjoy a brand-new exhibit comprising 52 rare, historic musical instruments—some as old as 400 years—donated from New England Conservatory’s collection. NEC faculty member Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol is the curator and project director for MEM.

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Cellist Andrew Byun ’25 GD Wins First Prize at Windsor Festival International String Competition

Fri, March 29, 2024

Cellist Andrew Byun ’25 GD won first prize at the 9th Windsor Festival International String Competition (WFISC) on March 15. The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron of the Windsor Festival, presented Byun with the trophy at Eton College following the competition’s final round.

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NEC at the Boston Public Market: Ruger String Quartet

Sat, April 20, 2024 | 11:00am

The Ruger String Quartet from NEC's Community Performances & Partnerships program, will perform at the Boston Public Market. Come enjoy this free program as you browse local vendors!

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Musical Storytelling at the Hyde Park Library

Sat, April 20, 2024 | 3:30pm

Hyde Park Library

Join students from the New England Conservatory for a musical storytelling program about the story of The Jazz Fly! Free and open to all. Best suited to ages 3-7 years old, though all ages of...

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Musical Storytelling at the Malden Public Library

Thu, April 18, 2024 | 10:30am

Malden Public Library

Join NEC violist Yeh Chun Wang for a fun-filled musical storytelling program all about.... our favorite pink animal, the pig! While best suited to ages 3-7, free and open to listeners of all ages!

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Recital: Felicitas Schiffner '24 GD, Violin

Fri, April 5, 2024 | 7:00pm

Carriage House Violins

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...

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The Language and Art of Gospel Music Master Class

Fri, April 5, 2024 | 1:00pm

NEC: Brown Hall

Presented by the NEC Jazz Department

Guests Miguel Diaz, Bobby Boushe Etienne, Vaughan Francis, and Ryan Abdul Rahim Sands join NEC faculty member Nedelka Prescod to present a master class on the...

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Valerie Coleman Colloquium and Q+A

Wed, March 27, 2024 | 6:30pm

NEC: Pierce Hall

Valerie Coleman is regarded by many as an iconic artist who continues to pave her own unique path as a composer, GRAMMY®-nominated flutist, and entrepreneur. Highlighted as one of the “Top 35 Women...