David Friend Recital Hall

The David Friend Recital Hall, located in the Genko Uchida building at 921 Boylston Street, is a semicircular performance space with a horseshoe-shaped balcony, designed by architect Shizuo Harada.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Songwriting Professor Michael Wartofsky presents excerpts from his latest shows Spin Me Right Round, based on the young adult novel by Berklee faculty David Valdes, and LATE, with book and lyrics by award-winning playwright Kathleen Cahill.

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

This concert will feature contemporary jazz compositions and saxophone performance by Rick DiMuzio.

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Renowned for their innovative fusion of Western genres—ranging from modern progressive metal and djent to funk, jazz, and electronic music—Project MishraM seamlessly integrates the complexities of Indian classical music, including ragas, intricate syncopation, and math-oriented grooves. 


 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

 Renowned for their innovative fusion of Western genres—ranging from modern progressive metal and djent to funk, jazz, and electronic music—Project MishraM seamlessly integrates the complexities of Indian classical music, including ragas, intricate syncopation, and math-oriented grooves. 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The Laszlo Gardony Quartet will perform Gardony's new compositions, along with a few selections from Don Braden’s latest chart-topping album, Earth Wind and Wonder Volume 2.

 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

An evening of new works composed by Berklee faculty.

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Kick off the 2024-25 academic year in the Guitar Department! This is the twenty-second concert in our series, featuring faculty from the Guitar Department in solo and duo settings. Free and open to the public!

Admission
Free
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Canceled
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The Center for Innovation and Impact at Berklee is finally here! Formerly the Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship, the Center will offer students, faculty, staff, and industry partners the opportunity to collaborate on projects, plans, and initiatives designed to impact the future of the creative industries.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Korean singer-songwriter Siha Han presents a set of original and cover songs in a mixed style of jazz and contemporary. Featuring Han on piano and vocals and a band. 

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The Stephen Guerra Jazz Orchestra celebrates the 56th birthday of Guerra's father, Big Steve, with a set of hard rock, heavy metal, and classic rock songs arranged in a big band style. 

Admission
Free

Past Events

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Mark Shilansky and David Thorne Scott present original songs and arrangements that mix jazz sophistication and improvisation with the groove and storytelling of Americana. Featuring music by Cole Porter, Townes Van Zandt, Michel Legrand, and John Denver.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The concert will present the Franck Violin Sonata arranged by Raaf Hekkema from the Calefax Reed Quintet, and will feature Francine Trester, violin, and the Kalliope Reed Quintet. The program will also include Berklee faculty Carrie Cheron on songs written by Trester for her and Kalliope. Trester's composition "This," commissioned by the Boston Woodwind Society for Kalliope, will also be performed.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Nando Michelin presents original arrangements and music based on the great Uruguayan iconic songwriter Eduardo Mateo.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

This is the 20th concert in our series, featuring faculty from the guitar department in solo and duo settings. Kim Perlak, chair of the guitar department, and assistant chair Sheryl Bailey, will share the stage with faculty who perform in the classical, jazz, fingerstyle, slide, blues, rock, funk, and modern improvisation styles. 

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Pianist, producer, arranger, and composer Esli Honore performs a journey through some jazz standard music that he likes and some arrangements with the influence of Caribbean music and Haitian music. Honore's band will feature Ian Banno and Lumanyano Mzi and other friends.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Pianist, composer, and arranger Liz Sinn presents a diverse program ranging from her original music for piano trio to a 16-piece big band in various jazz and Brazilian styles. 

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Berklee Revelation Records brings you a live show and sneak peak of the music for our 2023 compilation project titled: Issa Vibe

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Chinese Traditional Music Club proudly presents an enchanting recital in David Friend Hall on Monday, October 2. Through our musical contributions, we aim to enrich the diverse music scene at Berklee College of Music while celebrating the enduring beauty and universal themes that resonate with audiences worldwide.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Today’s special is a stew of jazz, rock, and a hint of comedy, courtesy of Chef. On the side is his trusty Bitchin’ Kitchen, a group of the baddest instrumentalists and singers around.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Innovative saxophone mouthpiece company, SYOS, joins us on campus for a presentation of their 3D printed saxophone mouthpieces. Students and faculty can play test anything in their current catalogue and gain insight to the mechanics that make it work.