This Sound Health Alliance brings together leaders across research, clinical care, community practice, the music industry, and the creative workforce to translate music and health research into real-world impact. Hosted by the Berklee Music and Health Institute and Berklee NYC, and featuring presentations from industry leaders and patients alike, this gathering will focus on advancing innovative, evidence-informed approaches to support people with Parkinson’s and their families.
The collaboration between Sedef Erçetin and Tahir Aydoğdu, which blends the cello and kanun, represents a rare effort to unify Turkish classical music with Western classical traditions. In this master class, the kanun—traditionally the centerpiece of Turkish classical and folk music—transcends its roots to perform an extraordinary repertoire alongside the cello.
There will be a pre-concert workshop in the same hall at 6 p.m.
Experience the magic of live qawwali with Zain Zohaib in Boston. Presented by Surtaal Entertainment, this special evening promises a captivating blend of powerful vocals, traditional Sufi poetry, and an unforgettable live concert experience.
John Maynard Keynes developed groundbreaking economic theories in a turbulent time. The musical play Animal Spirits (book, music, and lyrics by David Thorne Scott) shows how Keynes’ friendships and love affairs with brilliant artists and free-spirited bohemians unlocked his genius and changed the world. This staged reading will feature 10 performers and a four-piece band.
Japanese saxophonist and composer Sen Yoshimura presents a set of original compositions with his band, inspired by his experiences at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. The music will be performed by a dynamic ensemble of emerging artists from the institute, reflecting a new generation of music.
Valencian composer and bassist Martina Sabariego presents Be Prepared To Stop, a set of original music written during her time at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.
