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.

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Past Events

An Evening with Evan & Friends

Evan Calyer

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An Evening with Evan Calyer and Friends
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Drummer Evan Calyer and his band present an evening of covers by artists who were formational to Calyer's musical development. The performance will feature a range of rock ’n’ roll, classic, and contemporary. Earplugs are recommended!

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Jeffrey Means in Recital
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Conducting Professor Jeffrey Means presents a recital of solo percussion music. The repertoire spans from classics of the twentieth-century avant-garde to cutting-edge music of today.

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Ryota Sasaki's Big Band
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Ryota Sasaki presents original music in a big band format.

Michael Kalisky

Michael Kalisky

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The Michael Kalisky Quartet
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Michael Kalisky Quartet presents jazz, grooves, and original music.

Liam Luo

Liam Luo

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Liam Luo: Chapter Five
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Singer-songwriter Liam Luo presents a celebration of Cantonese music, featuring a curated selection of classics alongside two of his original compositions.

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A SOMO Latinx student ambassador presents a panel during the 24FA pre-orientation. 

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Latinx Unfiltered: Exploring Identity and Culture in a Changing World
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with SOMOS Latinx by joining a vibrant panel discussion and enjoying traditional Latin snacks as we come together to honor and celebrate our shared heritage. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and learn from the voices across the Latinx diaspora.

Chinese traditional club showcase

Chinese Traditional Music Club iconography.

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Chinese Traditional Music Club Showcase
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Contributing to the diverse music scene at Berklee College of Music, the Chinese Traditional Music Club will showcase Chinese music in both traditional and modern forms. Its members include talented players of traditional Chinese instruments, as well as arrangers and songwriters from the college.

Tim Ray Trio

Tim Ray Trio

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Tim Ray Trio and Edmar Colón in Concert
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Faculty pianist Tim Ray will lead his jazz trio, featuring John Lockwood on bass and Mark Walker on drums, and will be joined by Edmar Colón on saxophone for this concert. The performance will showcase a diverse array of jazz arrangements, including pop classics like "Blackbird," "Fire & Rain," and "Paint It Black," as well as jazz standards and original compositions by the members of the group.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Just Chiiiiu
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Chihlin and friends present R&B music.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Ethan Klotz Sextet
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Ethan Klotz presents original compositions with a magical group of musicians. Join us for an evening of beauty, serenity, and ferocious love.