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

Pauline Eveno, president of Syos (Shape Your Own Sound), a maker of customizable, 3D-printed saxophone, clarinet, and trumpet mouthpieces, presents an interactive workshop featuring ample opportunity to test the products.

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

Bolai Li and their friends present Drunk Butterfly in Myth, performing seven R&B, soul, funk, and pop selections. The concert is a tribute to the Black musicians who inspired their musical path.

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

Vocalist Jiarui Deng will perform with guest performers and friends.

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

Vocalist Ingrid Yu and her friends perform a set of covers, arrangements, and original songs. 

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

Vocalist Ching Li presents Retro Gold, a recital featuring hits from the past with a modern twist.

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

Singer Mia McIntosh and pianist Alexander Xhoja present a diverse set of pop and jazz standards sprinkled with original music.

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

Kaibing Liu shares deeply personal songs, creating a journey of growth and connection with her audience.

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

The Berklee harp students present their annual recital, showcasing solo and ensemble performances of classical, contemporary, and original compositions.

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

Haotian Li debuts Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk, an electronic-pop recital featuring his original works and “emo glitch” style. The performance is a musical journey shaped by time, memory, and growth.

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

Harmony Too! is a recital of faculty performances of the best student final projects from the Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 course.

Admission
Free

Past Events

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

Anu revisits Nomadic Heartstrings, joined by her sister and students from Anu Music Violin Studio, to explore Mongolia’s rich heritage. Blending classical, jazz, and traditional Mongolian music, she invites the audience to celebrate and reflect on cherished traditions.

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

Oliver Zeng presents his second recital at Berklee, featuring original compositions inspired by alternative and indie rock styles and covers of songs by the Smile and Radiohead. 

Event Dates
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.

Event Dates
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.

Event Dates
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
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. 

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

Drumset principal Zhitang Zeng presents his recital.

Event Dates
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.

Event Dates
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.

Event Dates
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.