Cost: Free - Ticket Required Artist(s): Paula Robison has played a major role internationally in redefining the flute as a solo instrument. At NEC, she occupies a teaching chair endowed in 2005 by Charles "Chuck" and Donna Hieken, with matching funds from the Nicholas Family Challenge. A founding member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Robison was also a co-director of the Spoleto Festivals in the US and Italy for over 30 years, earning her the Premio Pegaso and the Adelaide Ristori prizes for her contribution to Italian cultural life. Robison has commissioned works for flute and orchestra by Leon Kirchner, Toru Takemitsu, Oliver Knussen, Kenneth Frazelle, and Robert Beaser. NEC student chamber ensemble
Violin Michael Fisher, Eleanor Markey, Chiung-Han Irving Tsai, Hannah Chaewon Kim, Ava Kenney, Roger Chen Viola William Sotiriou, Grace Kim Cello Hun Choi Bass Dennis McIntyre Flute Sadie Goodman (Concerto “per eco in lontano”) Sasha Hitachi-Kizziah (Concerto per l'Orchestra di Dresda) Amelia Kazazian (Sinfonia “Alla Rustica”; Mattinata)
Oboe Kearson Erwin, Caroline Wu Bassoon Heejeong Jeong Harpsichord Peter Yide Shi Guitar Eric Wesling Orchestra Manager Anna Kevelson Program: Antonio Vivaldi Sinfonia for Orchestra in G Major, “Alla Rustica”, RV 151 Concerto for Flute in G Major, F. VI no. 1 Concerto for Flute in G Minor, “La Notte”, RV 439, op. 10 no. 2 Concerto for Two Flutes in A Major, “Per eco in lontano”, F. I no. 139 Folksongs and Arias (adapted and arranged for flute by Paula Robison) Caccini: Amarilli mia bella Scarlatti: O cessate di piagarmi Lucca folksong: Canto delle risaiole Calabria folksong: Ninna-Nanna Leoncavallo: Mattinata Vivaldi Concerto for Orchestra in G Minor, “Per l’Orchestra di Dresda”, F. XII no. 3 Photo credit: KateL Live Stream: Tickets: Event Type: Recital Category: Chamber Music,Orchestra,Woodwinds Open to the Public: Yes programlink: Update: 06/10/2026 11:00 Paula Robison: is joined by a stellar NEC student chamber orchestra in a celebration of the prolific composer Antonio Vivaldi. This performance celebrates 85 years and a life of extraordinary music-making, bringing together exceptional young musicians and timeless Baroque masterpieces in a memorable anniversary celebration. 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.