Events

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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
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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

French pianist, producer, and keyboardist Paul Vanier, joined by some of Berklee's finest musicians, presents a dynamic set of electronic, pop, and jazz fusion originals and covers.

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

Professor Gardony will present several of his recently written compositions and arrangements in trio with legendary bassist Avery Sharpe (McCoy Tyner's long-time bass player) and Yoron Israel (drums).

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

Billy Strayhorn Scholarship winner Lucas LaBeau will perform with his trio and special guests.

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

The Mindfulness for Pianists workshop will equip students with practices that nurture their mind-body connection. Pianists will learn integrative mindfulness practices that aid in self-regulation, help manage anxiety, and improve overall performance both in the classroom and on stage.

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

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.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Tiantian, who previously held the original concert Love Always Wins at Berk Hall, will present a special performance alongside singer Siying Yang.

Admission
Free
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Florence Price made history as the first African American female composer to gain international recognition when her symphony was performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1933. Despite facing immense challenges during the Jim Crow era, including family struggles and financial hardship, she rose to prominence before her untimely death. Her rediscovered works—lost for over three decades—are a powerful gift, offering a message that resonates deeply today. Price's legacy stands as a testament to her strength and resilience, making her an enduring American hero.
 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Professor Vaughn Brathwaite will demonstrate how to tastefully reharmonize various genres of contemporary music and tap into your musical creativity in a logical and systematic way.

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

Boston-based pianist Sakurako Kanemitsu (G.P.D., Longy School of Music) performs a solo recital of evocative works by Berklee faculty composers Marti Epstein, Andrew List, Ryan Suleiman, and others. The Egyptian zodiac (List), imagined sounds from Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Epstein), and colors and movement of artist Peter London’s drawings (Suleiman) are just some of the sources of inspiration on offer in this dynamic program. Experience our multi-faceted world through the filter of the piano.

Admission
Free

Past Events

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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

On the evening of his 40th birthday, join Berklee's Assistant Chair of Piano and Yamaha recording artist Dr. John Paul McGee for the release of his new project, Intertwined. The album and the concert will explore new and exciting sounds within his "gospejazzical" genre.

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

Jiayin He will perform a recital featuring covers of songs from anime and TV drama soundtracks, as well as original works. The performance will include electronic music, R&B, soundscapes, and other styles.

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

Vocalist Hong Yuan presents a recital featuring a mix of soul, R&B, funk, and pop.

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

Faculty and students perform in solo and two-piano settings, featuring upper structure arrangements of jazz standards and original compositions.

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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

A Christmas celebration lead by D. Schächter featuring selected students from her classes entitled Self-Accompanying Techniques for piano. Students will apply techniques learned during the semester and will be creating their own unique arrangements!

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

Hey Rim Jeon, Professor in the Piano Department at Berklee College of Music, leads a solo piano concert featuring students from her course, Solo Piano Improvisations of Keith Jarrett, as well as from her private studio. Students will demonstrate Jarrett’s improvisational techniques and improvise their own piano solos.
 

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

The Piano Department presents its fifth semester performance majors in solo piano recitals representing a wide range of styles.
 

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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

This concert will showcase piano faculty Tim Ray and student pianists from his class entitled the Music of Jarrett, Hancock, and Corea. They will perform well-known classics composed by jazz piano legends Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, along with standard pieces associated with their work. Accompanied by bass and drums, this recital represents the culmination of a semester dedicated to listening to, analyzing, and mastering some of the most compelling and influential jazz trio music from the past 60 years.

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

The Piano Department presents its fifth semester performance majors in solo piano recitals representing a wide range of styles.
 

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

Beautiful classical music for piano four hands as well as piano plus other instruments.