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.

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Keys Fest 2026: Ross Ramsay and Friends
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Piano faculty member Ross Ramsay presents a concert of original jazz/fusion/funk/pop instrumental and vocal music featuring various guest Berklee College of Music faculty performers.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Naichao Zhang's Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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For her final recital, Naichao Zhang will sing and perform with her friends with unrestrained passion and energy.

Addi Uppal

Adi Uppal

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Adi Uppal: A Tribute to Chris Cornell
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Adi Uppal and his band will present a tribute showcasing covers of Chris Cornell's work including projects like Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog.

Karen Walwyn

Dr. Karen Walwyn

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Keys Fest 2026: Conversations and Performances on Florence Price, an International Hero
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Florence Price—the first female composer of color to achieve international recognition—stands as a true cultural hero. Join us for an unforgettable experience that blends history, discovery, and music, and deepens our understanding of Price and celebrates her enduring impact on the world.

Admission
Free
Dr. Karen Walwyn

Dr. Karen Walwyn 

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Keys Fest 2026: The Life and Music of Florence Price with Dr. Karen Walwyn
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Dr. Karen Walwyn and selected students will perform works by Florence Price, as she also shares newly acquired historical artifacts and diary materials. Blending live performance with scholarship, this clinic offers deeper insight into Price’s life, creative process, and historical significance.

Admission
Free
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Rachel Deng's Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalist Rachel Deng leads an all-female band performing Mandopop and city pop. Inspired by everyday feelings and graduation-season memories, the performance is a reflection on nostalgia, change, and new beginnings.

Admission
Free
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Feng's Original
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Voice principal Feng Zhang presents a recital featuring nine original songs. Through this performance, he shares his own musical ideas and personal artistic expression.

 

Admission
Free
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Jonathan Yu: Fusion Spirit
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Jonathan Yu, a fifth semester music production and engineering student, performs a set of original works spanning jazz fusion, progressive rock, funk, and experimental music. 

Admission
Free
Itamar Afek: Universe

Itamar Afek

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Itamar Afek: Universe
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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A journey through electro-pop artist Itamar Afek's music, featuring modular synths and thoughts we're scared to say.
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Tingyue Liu: Rain and Oceans and Tears
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Vocalist Tingyue Liu and her band explore themes of water, rain, and oceans through a diverse repertoire spanning Mandarin, English, and Korean and encompassing pop, R&B, K-pop, and Mandopop styles.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Viktor Krauss

Viktor Krauss

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Viktor Krauss, Career Virtuoso Bassist, with Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey will host Nashville, Tennessee jazz and roots bass legend Viktor Krauss for a discussion on how to build a successful career.
 

Lilou Chance Recital

Lilou Chance

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Lilou Chance's Recital
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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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.

Dear self

Thiago Wolf

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Thiago Wolf: Gratitude
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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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.

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Yuyang Wu: Wahhhhhh
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Jiahui Li and Yuyang Wu will present a performance featuring solo songs as well as a duet. The repertoire includes pop, R&B, rock, bossa, and possibly some original songs by Yuyang.

Ross Ramsay

Ross Ramsay 
 

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Keys Fest 2025: Ross Ramsay and Friends
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join piano faculty Ross Ramsay for an afternoon of original music blended from pop, funk, and jazz influences.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Tony Wang's Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Tony Wang will perform a selection of covers from 90s and 00s funk, R&B, and neo-soul.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Anita Luki: Songs from The A L Series
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Anita Luki and her band present a mesmerizing night you don’t want to miss. Featuring songs from her upcoming album, The A L Series, the show will also include a few of her favorite covers for old-school 90s/00s lovers. This will be a night of dreamy pop and R&B that welcomes everyone.

Calele

Calele

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Calele's Quintet
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Vocalist and trumpet player Calele (Carolina Pérez) and her quintet deliver a high-energy, soulful performance of original compositions and covers in jazz, R&B, and Latin styles. The night will take listeners on an emotional journey with powerful melodies and infectious rhythms, leaving space for reflection and connection. Get ready for a captivating experience filled with raw emotion and vibrant energy.

Zahili Gonzalez Zamora

Zahili Gonzalez Zamora

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Keys Fest 2025: Transforming Performance Anxiety—Healing Through Creativity with Zahili Gonzalez Zamora
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join us for an enlightening clinic where we will explore the complex relationship between performance anxiety and the creative process. In this interactive master class, we’ll delve into the nature of music performance anxiety, exploring its roots and effects on musicians of all levels.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Avery Wang: Half and Half
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join Avery Wang for Half and Half, a performance of Mandarin pop music that thoughtfully explores the balance between dreams and reality, love and regret, and the self and the world.