Undergraduate Opera Studio: Scenes Program

The Undergraduate Opera Studio presents an evening of short scenes drawn from three major operas, balancing comic moments with dramatic tragedy. The program is designed for both longtime opera enthusiasts and newcomers.

UGOS is NEC’s audition-based opera program for undergraduate voice majors who have completed their first-year promotional examination. The studio introduces students to opera and lyric theater while developing foundational performance skills and familiarity with the expectations of professional singing. The program is led by Artistic Director Michael Meraw, with stage direction by Steven Goldstein and music direction by Justin Williams.

When: Friday, November 6, 2026

Showtime: 7:30pm

Venue: Williams Hall, New England Conservatory, 290 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115

Tickets: Free; no ticket required

Format: In-person event open to the public

Program: Scenes from Monteverdi’s *L’incoronazione di Poppea*, Handel’s *Tamerlano*, and Mozart’s *Così fan tutte*

Performers: Undergraduate voice majors participating in NEC’s auditioned Undergraduate Opera Studio

Artistic Director: Michael Meraw

Stage Direction: Steven Goldstein

Music Direction: Justin Williams

Streaming: A live stream is available only to members of the NEC Community. Viewers must use the event page’s “Streaming Access” button and enter the NEC Community streaming password in the video window labeled “Performer Self-Stream.”