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Denyce Graves to Serve as Distinguished Speaker at New England Conservatory Commencement

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New England Conservatory will hold its 155th Commencement on Sunday, May 17, in Jordan Hall, with acclaimed mezzo-soprano and NEC alumna Denyce Graves serving as the distinguished speaker for the occasion. Graves, who graduated from NEC in 1988 and received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from the institution in 2014, became a legendary opera star over four decades, performing {…}
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Boston Symphony Orchestra & New England Conservatory Launch ‘BSO x NEC’ Alliance

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(Photo credit: NEC) The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and New England Conservatory (NEC) have launched the “BSO x NEC” alliance. Events to be presented under the institution’s official partnership include, the Young Artist Spotlight Series to showcase four NEC artists per season across BSO platforms, BSO Guest Soloist Pathway for composers and conductors, mentorship programs, and a music industry speaker {…}
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New England Conservatory Reveals Updates on Institute for Concert Artists

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New England Conservatory has made several announcements regarding its Institute for Concert Artists. The program, which was launched during 2024–25 has unveiled the returning artists in their final year of study. These artists include soprano Dani Jingdan Zhang, violinist Joshua Brown, and pianist Yunchan Lim, and each of them will complete the Artist Diploma. The institute also announced that pianist {…}
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Riccardo Lugo Joins New England Conservatory Faculty

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New England Conservatory has announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed bass Ricardo Lugo to its voice faculty. Lugo has performed at many opera houses and concert halls around the world including the Metropolitan Opera where he has appeared in productions of “La Gioconda,” “The Nose,” “Ariadne auf Naxos,” “Khovanshchina,” “Billy Budd,” “La fanciulla del West,” and “Adriana Lecouvreur,” among others. {…}
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New England Conservatory Among Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts

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(Photo credit: Rosen Jones) The New England Conservatory (NEC) was named as one of the 24th annual Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe. This marks the second time that NEC has been recognized, coming in at number 60 this year. The 100 honorees generated over $124 billion in total revenue during 2023, demonstrating {…}
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New England Conservatory Announces Fall Season 2024

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(Photo credit: NEC) The New England Conservatory (NEC) has announced its 2024 fall season. The campus-wide festival celebrates American modernism. This article only features classical vocal works. Tenor Lawrence Brownlee conducts a masterclass with NEC students. Performance Date: September 12, 2024 Shiyu Zhuo presents a program of Copland, Poulenc, Lingbo Ma, Mozart, and Richard Strauss, assisted by pianist Tanya Blaich. {…}
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New England Conservatory Honored by U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education & Cultural Affairs For Success With Fulbright Program

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New England Conservatory has been named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. Per an official press statement, the institution has produced 67 Fulbright award recipients since 1949. “NEC is committed to impactful excellence – to advancing music’s role in society by cultivating musical minds,” said NEC President {…}
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New England Conservatory Presents 7th Annual Coretta Scott King Tribute Concert

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(Photo credit: Ekua Holmes) The New England Conservatory (NEC) puts on the 7th annual Coretta Scott King Tribute Concert, titled “Life. Love. Legacy.” on Feb. 26 in Jordan Hall. The musical tribute is co-curated by NEC’s Black Student Union and Castle of our Skins. This year’s concert holds special significance as it marks the 70th anniversary of Coretta Scott King’s {…}
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New England Conservatory Announces Winter/Spring 2024 Season

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The New England Conservatory (NEC) has announced its Winter/Spring 2024 season. This article only includes classical vocal performances. Opera students join the New England Conservatory Philharmonia to present a concert version of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” Performance Dates: February 5 & 7, 2024 NEC’s Black Student Union presents “BSU’s Coretta Scott King Tribute Concert” in honor of trailblazing activist and soprano {…}

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