News & Reviews
New England Philharmonic Announces Composers for 2025 New Music Readings
For the 2nd annual New Music Readings, the New England Philharmonic selected composers Devin Cholodenko, Oliver Dubon, and Shaka Lwaki to participate on June 1, 2025. These New Music Readings this year are open to the public with limited tickets available for purchase.
New England Philharmonic Announces Winner of 2025 Call for Scores Competition
For the 40th annual Call for Scores, the New England Philharmonic selected Loren Loiacono’s composition Beanie's Chapbook as the winning work, which will be performed by the NEP in the 2025-26 season.
Announcing the 2024-25 Season Featuring Collaboration with Chorus Pro Musica and Celebration of Composer-In-Residence Eric Nathan
The New England Philharmonic, led by Music Director Tianhui Ng, is excited to announce its 48th season. The season’s four performances highlight works from a diverse array of well-known and emerging contemporary composers, featuring six regional premieres.
New England Philharmonic Announces Contract Extension of Composer-In-Residence, Eric Nathan
The New England Philharmonic (NEP) announces the contract extension of Eric Nathan as Composer-In-Residence. This final contract extension will conclude at the end of the 2024 - 2025 season, finishing Nathan’s six years tenure in the role. Throughout his tenure as Composer-in-Residence, Nathan has engaged with the orchestra in a wide range of capacities — as a composer, conductor, performer, interviewer and artistic advisor.
New England Philharmonic Announces Winner of 2024 Call for Scores Competition
For the 39th annual Call for Scores, the New England Philharmonic selected Bobby Ge’s composition Remember to Have Fun as the winning work, which will be performed by the NEP in the 2024-25 season.
New England Philharmonic Announces the 2022-23 Season with Newly Appointed Music Director Tianhui Ng
Boston, MA – The New England Philharmonic announces a season of four concerts under the baton of Tianhui Ng, its new Music Director. Maestro Ng and Eric Nathan, NEP Composer-in-Residence, programmed a season that features works by living composers alongside music of the past, in concerts that respond to current world events and celebrate a vibrant range of voices.
The New England Philharmonic announces Elijah Daniel Smith as the Winner of the 2022 Call for Scores Competition.
BOSTON — The New England Philharmonic is pleased to announce that Elijah Daniel Smith has been chosen as the winner of the NEP’s 37th annual Call for Scores Competition. Smith’s Wraith Weight (2021) will be performed by the NEP in the upcoming 2022 – 2023 season.
New England Philharmonic Enters New Era with Appointment of Tianhui Ng as Music Director
The NEP will begin its 46th season this fall under the leadership of a new Music Director, Tianhui Ng.
Announcing the Winner of the 2021 Call for Scores
BOSTON — In March, the New England Philharmonic commenced their 36th Annual Call for Scores competition. The New England Philharmonic has been one of few orchestras of its size in the country with a Composer-in-Residence program that holds an annual Call for Scores, initiating the first competition in 1985.
Announcing the 2021 Call for Scores
BOSTON — The New England Philharmonic announces the commencement of their 36th Annual Call for Scores competition. Since 1985, the New England Philharmonic has been one of few orchestras of its size in the country with a Composer-in-Residence program that holds an annual Call for Scores competition, receiving dozens of submissions from around the world.