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.

Una

Una

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Una: The World That Never Listens (But I Bet You’re Gonna Listen)
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Serbian-born artist Una presents a set of original music and select covers. By inviting audiences into the world she has created through her songs, she offers a personal and vulnerable expression of her artistry.

Admission
Free
Aoi Murakoshi

Aoi Murakoshi

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Aoi Murakoshi and Ai Furusato: The Sunrise Room
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Alto saxophonist Aoi Murakoshi and pianist Ai Furusato present original compositions blending jazz and electronic elements.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Yolanda Zhang: 耀西来了
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Violinist Yolanda Zhang presents a recital featuring music from Super Mario, a work by Mozart, and a collaborative original composition with guest vocalists.

Admission
Free
Jade Faria

Jade Faria

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Jade Faria 2.0
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Voice artist Jade Faria presents original compositions blending Brazilian popular music, Brazilian jazz, and psychedelia, celebrating her time at Berklee College of Music. 

Admission
Free
Dylan Szuch

Dylan Szuch

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Dylan Szuch: No Szuch Thing!
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Tap dancer and composer Dylan Szuch presents No Szuch Thing!, his first concert exploring jazz tap dance as an instrument and expansive vehicle for live performance. Szuch is the first tap dance principal in the Berklee College of Music undergraduate program.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Jazz and the Great American Songbook
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This talk and concert addresses how jazz musicians created jazz standards by playing songs from Broadway musicals, featuring examples by Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans.
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Dongsheng Huang: LAMP
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Dongsheng Huang presents a performance of music by the Japanese band Lamp, blending city pop, jazz, and bossa nova.

Admission
Free
Renee Leavitt

Renee Leavitt

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Renee Leavitt's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Voice artist Renee Leavitt presents her senior recital, featuring country songs that explore themes of family, romance, friendship, and faith.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Gaeun Han's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Voice student Gaeun Han presents her senior recital, featuring original songs and covers across R&B, pop, and rock genres.

Admission
Free
Noa Ben David

Noa Ben David

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Noa Ben David 2.0
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Bassist and singer-songwriter Noa Ben David presents a groove-driven set of original music rooted in neo-soul and alternative R&B.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Breath: Know Your Body, Know Your Instrument
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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A woodwind clinic focusing on breath, physical wellness, exercises, and connecting to your instrument as an extension of your body. 


 

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Being: Sonic Identity and Inner Composition
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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A woodwind clinic focusing on sound, spirit, and self-awareness.
 

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Lena Zheng: Delay No More
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Lena Zheng and friends present a genre-blending recital of Robert Glasper covers and beyond, fusing live improvisation with electronic textures across house, R&B, neo-soul, and jazz fusion.

Matching Set

Matching Set

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Matching Set
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Matching Set is a twin-led indie-folk band performing original songs with lush vocal harmonies and poetic lyrics. Their set features intimate compositions blending European and American influences.

Hong Yi Lim's Fall 2025 Recital

Hong Yi Lim

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Hong Yi Lim's Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Malaysian singer-songwriter Hong Yi Lim presents a recital of original songs and covers that blend pop, R&B, and rock styles, showcasing both versatility and personal artistry.

Norm Zocher

Norman Zocher 

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Norman Zocher Guitar Faculty Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist and composer Norman Zocher brings his genre-bending Electric Strings Quintet to the Berk Recital Hall. This concert, which draws from jazz, rock, R&B, country, and classical traditions, features Zocher on guitar, surrounded by fellow faculty members Mimi Rabson on violin, Rebecca Shrimpton on voice, Abby Aronson Zocher on bass, and Mike Connors on drums.

Tyler’s NEW! Hextet

Tyler’s NEW! Hextet

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Tyler’s NEW! Hextet
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Tyler’s NEW! Hextet blends straight-ahead jazz, the avant-garde, and traditional music in a bold, chordless sound.

Journey Through Dimensions - A VGM Tribute

Yumi

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Journey Through Dimensions: A VGM Tribute
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Yumi performs iconic video game themes, arranged to follow a player’s journey from main theme to credits.

Rickie Zarech

Rickie Zarech

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The Sound of Rickie Zarech
(EDT)
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Rickie Zarech blends originals, influential covers, and Latin-infused pop-rock with layered production for a dynamic, immersive show.

Raghav Kathuria

Raghav Kathuria

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Raghav Kathuria
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Benaras-born artist Raghav Kathuria presents an evening of music that bridges culture and styles. Drawing from Indian classical roots and modern influences, Kathuria and his ensemble explore shared experiences through poetry, improvisation, and storytelling.