Berk Recital Hall

The Berk Recital Hall is located on the ground floor at the 1140 Boylston Street building. Named in honor of Berklee's founder Lawrence Berk and his wife Alma, the hall can accommodate 118 audience members. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year, including faculty concerts, senior concerts, and visiting artist clinics and master classes. 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.

Event Dates
Tuesday / October 19, 2021 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The Chinese Traditional Music Club presents a concert of traditional folk and new music in solo and small ensemble formats. The performance will feature the work of student composers and arrangers, played on traditional Chinese instruments.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Tuesday / October 19, 2021 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The Giorgio Albanese Group aims to explore different sounds and utilize them within the timbral alchemy of contemporary jazz. The group creates an energy and freedom that act as a blueprint for a musical performance, alternating between original compositions and reinterpretations of jazz standards. 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Wednesday / October 20, 2021 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Chilean songwriter Javier Arriagada will showcase a list of songs that mix early rock to modern-day synthesizers and samples in creative and inspirational way.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Tuesday / October 26, 2021 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

J.J is a Korean American singer-songwriter in her last year at Berklee. She will perform original music and some covers by artists who inspire her, with the support/accompaniment of her most talented friends.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Wednesday / October 27, 2021 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

A professional string quartet will present a reading and recording session of original music for strings composed by Berklee student composers.
 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Thursday / October 28, 2021 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

A professional string quartet will present a reading and recording session of original music for strings composed by Berklee student composers.
 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Tuesday / November 2, 2021 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The band Beira-Mar mixes various Brazilian traditions with jazz and the art of improvisation.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Thursday / November 4, 2021 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The music of Sonic the Hedgehog inspired Charles Ritz to attend Berklee and pursue video game scoring. Join Charles and his friends as they present jazz- and funk-infused arrangements spanning 30 years of rolling around at the speed of sound. Gotta go fast!

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Friday / November 5, 2021 / 7:00 am
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

R&B singer-songwriter Bri Joi performs original music and covers.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Monday / November 8, 2021 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

João Pedro Fonseca Semedo presents an atypical group of musicians, featuring vibraphone and trumpet—instruments normally associated with a "standard" jazz combo. Showcasing their interests and music from their countries of origin, the group will play bossa nova, jazz, Latin, Afro-Cuban, and original material. 

Admission
Free

Past Events

Event Dates
Monday / August 2, 2021 / 7:00 pm
Canceled
Venue
Berk Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Longtime bassist Nick Francese performs jazz, rock, and classical music with a few friends.