Berk Recital Hall

The Lee 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.

Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Oboe player Summer Jin will present a recital featuring a series of original love songs. The performance will be bilingual and primarily in pop and R&B styles.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Guitarist Tommy Creighton presents a performance of funk and jazz fusion, featuring a mix of covers and original compositions and accompanied by a full horn section.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EST)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Stone Ren and his band will perform a set of original compositions and covers, blending jazz, R&B, and pop styles.

Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Chinese vocalist Xishan Qiu presents a captivating performance of C-pop, blending contemporary Mandarin pop with heartfelt storytelling and rich vocal artistry. Inspired by artists like David Tao, the set features original compositions and fresh arrangements of beloved classics. 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Drumset principal Zhitang Zeng presents his recital.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Nina Yang Zhang will perform original songs in R&B, funk, and Chinese pop styles, along with transposed or rearranged songs by other artists.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Voice principal Xinyi Zhang presents Ripe Mango, a recital showcasing songs inspired by music-themed anime, including Bocchi the Rock! and Bang Dream!, as well as selections from the Japanese pop-rock scene.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Please join us for our annual recital of the Berklee harp students! Classical, folk, rock, jazz, blues, and original compositions will be performed. 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EST)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Drummer-singer Lilou Chance will present a mix of original songs and a few covers, accompanied by her band, Les Garçons, and guest artists. The performance will take the audience on a journey through her unique blend of R&B, neo-soul, and funk.

Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Brazilian cellist Thiago Wolf invites the audience on a musical journey of contemplation and celebration of life. Accompanied by Slovenian accordionist Jakob Kobal, the duo enlightens the evening with joy and gratitude.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Event Dates
(EST)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Grammy Award–winning musician Matt Rollings '86 will share his expertise as a producer, songwriter, arranger, and composer. 

Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Korean bassist Andy Kim and his band will perform music from a wide variety of genres.

Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Arranger and vocalist Heidi Chan will be rearranging and performing a few of her favorite pieces in different genres.

Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Wendy Lee is a Chinese indie artist on a mission to stir souls and spark introspection. 

Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Chinese violinist Yundi Ma performs a set of violin and vocal pieces featuring pop, rock, funk, and classical genres.

Event Dates
(EST)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Singer-songwriter Nicole Ng features a set of original songs and covers.
 

Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

MT Project is an innovative electric quintet led by the saxophonist Michael Tkachenko. The band performs original compositions inspired by classical music, contemporary jazz, rock, and many others. 

Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Composer Malachi Del Rosario presents an original series titled "Journal Entries," which is a musical tribute to members of his family as well as his Filipino heritage.

Event Dates
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Chinese singer-songwriter and keyboardist DongDong presents a full concert of his original music about life, music, and Berklee. 

Event Dates
(EST)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Carol Gao presents a night of original compositions for solo piano, small ensemble, and arrangements of Japanese jazz fusion, video game music, classical, and contemporary styles.