Berk Recital Hall

The Lawrence and Alma Berk Recital Hall is located on the ground floor at the 1140 Boylston Street building. It was named in honor of Berklee's founder, Lawrence Berk, and his wife, Alma. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year, including faculty concerts, senior concerts, and visiting artist clinics and master classes. Events are free and open to the public, giving the Boston community an opportunity to hear the rich and diverse talent that resides on campus.

Angel Lin

Angel Lin

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Angel Lin: 从荒芜到归处
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalist Angel Lin presents a recital blending musical theatre, C-pop, Western pop, and gospel. The performance explores themes of burnout, lost identity, and resilience through works by modern composers and pop innovators.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Break Dat Shell
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Voice artist Yichen Dai presents Break Dat Shell, a recital fusing jazz rap with gospel.

Admission
Free
ZehaoWang

Zehao Wang

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理查德的星期四: Richard’s Thursday
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Voice student Zehao Wang presents a program of original songs and covers reflecting his personal musical perspective.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Yaoyao Yang: Noise Type Stuff
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Voice student Yaoyao Yang presents a rock performance.

Admission
Free
Melany Sanchez

Melany Sanchez

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Melany Sanchez
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Melany Sanchez presents Angustia Vocal, a show featuring a variety of original compositions that combine Latin jazz, EDM, and re-imagined arrangements plus a discussion on having an artistic and creative voice.

 

Admission
Free
Ryan Qu

Ryan Qu

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Ryan Qu: Wake Up in the Blue
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Voice artist Ryan Qu presents a solo performance of R&B selections, featuring personal favorites and special live arrangements.

Admission
Free
Elnar Dastan

Elnar Dastan

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Elnar Dastan: Breath of the Steppe—Explorations in Kazakh Jazz Fusion
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Pianist and composer Elnar Dastan presents Breath of the Steppe, a program of Kazakh jazz fusion inspired by the steppe landscape and Kazakh musical tradition.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Bernie Wu: A Little Nostalgia
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalist Bernie Wu presents a nostalgic set blending city pop, bossa nova, and jazz pop, featuring original music and arrangements from different eras and cultures.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Haibei Zhao: When Music Remembers
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalist Haibei Zhao presents a recital of Mandarin pop music exploring the connection between music and memory.

Admission
Free
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Cecilia Du’s Recital: What International Jokes R U Making?!
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalist Cecilia Du presents a multilingual performance featuring songs in Mandarin, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Thai, and Russian, blending pop, jazz, and operatic styles.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Tommy Creighton Group

Tommy Creighton

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Tommy Creighton Group
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Tommy Creighton performs a set of originals and covers with a group of Berklee students.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Zhangchi Zhou: Jazz Night
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Zhangchi Zhou and his band perform a selection of well-arranged jazz standards.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Kaidi's Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Kaidi and friends perform a set of originals and classic R&B and soul covers.

Loria Luo

Loria Luo

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Loria Luo's Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Chinese singer-songwriter Loria Luo performs a mix of original songs and covers, blending R&B, modern rock, funk, and jazz. The recital will also feature guest appearances by performance major vocalists delivering dynamic and memorable performances.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Qiaoyang Han: Funk Party
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Qiaoyang Han presents a performance rooted in funk and infused with the nostalgic grooves of vintage Japanese city pop.

Taabiir: A Night of Hindustani Fusion

Riddhi Vikamshi, Sumer Naik, and Antony Mathew

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Taabiir: A Night of Hindustani Fusion
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Riddhi Vikamshi, Sumer Naik, and Antony Mathew blend Hindustani classical music with global sounds. Their performance weaves keyboard, guitar, and voice into an intimate and playful soundscape.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Keye Xin: 321Let's Jam
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist Keye Xin presents a lively program blending cowboy-inspired music with jazz, funk, and R&B influences.

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Jiayi Wang

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Jiayi Wang: Set List Boston
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Voice principal Jiayi Wang presents a program that blends voice with a variety of instruments, showcasing diverse musical styles and collaborative band performances.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Qi Zhen Chen | 陈绮贞 Tribute
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Kevin Lin pays tribute to artist Qi Zhen Chen, featuring fresh arrangements of her songs.

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Natalia Skorupka

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Natalia Skorupka: BLEU Project
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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BLEU Project, led by Natalia Skorupka and Maciej Foryś, blends jazz with Polish poetry and diverse influences. Their music invites listeners on a journey from longing to hope, offering space for reflection and presence.