Oliver Colvin Recital Hall

Oliver Colvin Interior

Located in the 1140 Boylston Street building, the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall is a venue at the heart of Berklee's performance action. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year, including faculty concerts, senior concerts, and visiting artist clinics and master classes. Most Berklee students lead their first concert in this hall and it is their introduction to performing at the college. 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.

This Time It's Personal

This Time It's Personal

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This Time It's Personal: Live at Colvin Hall
(EDT)
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Pop-punk band This Time It's Personal presents original songs influenced by Green Day, Blink-182, and the Story So Far.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Penelope Jane
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Mandolin player, singer, and songwriter Penelope Jane and her band perform original compositions and standards blending modern and traditional bluegrass, folk, and Americana.

Admission
Free
Isabela Elizondo Collado

Isabela Elizondo Collado

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Isabela Elizondo Collado: Con Una Sonrisa
(EDT)
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Voice artist Isabela Elizondo Collado presents Con Una Sonrisa, a program of classic boleros, mariachi, and son, alongside classical music and jazz features.

Lara Pereira

Lara Pereira

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Lara Pereira and Friends
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Bassist Lara Pereira presents a collaborative project exploring jazz, funk, and fusion through improvisation and musical communication.

Admission
Free
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Eight Steps Ahead
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Jazz fusion band Eight Steps Ahead presents a program of original compositions by members of the group.

Admission
Free
Vivian Zhang

Vivian Zhang

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Vivian Zhang: Say It Anyway
(EDT)
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Vocalist and songwriter Vivian Zhang presents an intimate set of indie pop and R&B, blending original songs with reimagined covers.

Liam Backhoff

Liam Backhoff

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Liam Backhoff: Shapes, Colors
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Saxophonist and composer Liam Backhoff presents an evening of original compositions and covers from and inspired by the jazz lineage.

Admission
Free
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Peter Chen's Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Voice student Peter Chen presents a recital with friends, performing original songs and covers across ballad, alternative R&B, fusion, and musical theater.

Admission
Free
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Yiteng Xu: Beyond Tribute—Love to Ka Kui
(EDT)
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Drummer Yiteng Xu presents a tribute to the Hong Kong band Beyond, featuring compositions by Ka Kui Huang.

Anthony Yuen

Anthony Yuen

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Anthony Yuen Group
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Pianist and composer Anthony Yuen presents a set of original music and standards.

Admission
Free

Past Events

The Soular Collective

Devesh Iyer

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Devesh Iyer: The Soular Collective
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Devesh Iyer and his band perform a set of soulful originals and covers, spanning genres like jazz, soul, R&B, and fusion.

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Jan Portisch Plays Jazz
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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In this recital, Jan Portisch explores jazz through diverse settings and styles.

Eric

Eric Gao

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Eric Gao
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Voice principal Eric Gao presents his first recital at Berklee, featuring a program that spans a wide range of musical genres. The performance highlights his versatility and passion for exploring diverse styles.

 

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Murong's New Music Concert
(EDT)
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Murong blends avant-garde solos, reimagined chamber works, and cutting-edge electronic compositions.

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Veronika Strnad: The Next Stop
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Veronika Strnad presents Naslednja postaja (The Next Stop) and other favorites, offering a jazz-pop journey through the stops of her life.

Namrata's Recital

Namrata

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Namrata's Recital
(EDT)
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Indian-American singer-songwriter Namrata performs a set of original songs and covers in a combination of pop, R&B, and Indian music styles.

Fabulous Voice Faculty Collaborations Concert

Voice Faculty Collaborations concert

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The Fabulous Voice Faculty Concert
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join us for an electrifying concert featuring several of our voice faculty collaborating to deliver a powerhouse performance. Expect an exciting mix of genres, including rock, jazz, R&B, and musical theater. This is one show you won’t want to miss.

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hazeday!!

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hazeday!!: Drifting in Unstable Ocean Currents
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Boston-based four-piece band hazeday!! presents an immersive live experience, blending their original music with covers from shoegaze, indie rock, emo, and electronic genres.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Necrophagist Ensemble
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Berklee Necrophagist Ensemble will perform the album Epitaph in its entirety.

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菲乐一场｜A Tribute to Faye's Music
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Faye Wong is one of the most successful singers in China, known not only for her pop ballads but also for her explorations in indie pop and rock. Chenjie Gu dedicates this recital to her work, presenting a program that highlights the range and impact of her artistry.