David Friend Recital Hall

The David Friend Recital Hall, located in the Genko Uchida building at 921 Boylston Street, is a semicircular performance space with a horseshoe-shaped balcony, designed by architect Shizuo Harada.

Watch Showcases

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

Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, and Steve Bailey discuss and demonstrate the necessary skills to get the gig, play the gig, and keep the gig from the college classroom and practice room to the tour bus. Learn what keeps gigs and what loses them.

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

As part of Percussion Days, the Berklee Beginning Percussion Ensemble will be performing works by Dr. Nathan Daughtrey and Lynn Glassock.

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

A fun showcase of 8-10 students (from Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee) playing several marimba solos, a duo, and a quartet in a variety of styles. 
 

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

Yoron Israel and his quartet will perform music associated with the legacy of innovator Max Roach while highlighting many of his most monumental musical collaborations throughout his illustrious career. Featuring Israel on drums, Zahili Zamora on piano, Jacques Schwarz-Bart on saxophone, and John Lockwood on bass.

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

Drummer and producer Gudy Prada performs a set of fusion music from Latin to jazz with a large ensemble with a mixture of popular instruments and a marimba feature. 

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

Prepare to be blown away by the unstoppable force of TRIAD, featuring Multi Grammy and Latin Grammy Award–winner Mark Walker on drums. Joining forces with the masterful Maxim Lubarsky on piano and the incomparable Oscar Stagnaro on bass, TRIAD offers an exhilarating fusion of rhythm and melody that will ignite your passion for music. Dive into the pulsating grooves of the Caribbean and South America, the dynamic interplay of jazz, and explosive solos that define TRIAD's unparalleled sound.

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

Associate Professor of Piano Vladan Milenkovic will be performing a set of specially selected pieces with his trio, featuring percussionist Salil Sachdev and violinist Jozef Nadj. 

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

Yiting Li’s recital features covers, originals, and rearranged songs in pop, rock and R&B styles. 

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

Join us for an extraordinary musical experience as we delve into the fascinating world of microtonal music, led by the visionary composer and musician, Utar Artun.

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

The NEC Honors Ensembles, selected by competitive audition, exhibit both extraordinary artistic accomplishment and a commitment to work together. Hear some of this year's Honors Ensembles perform the work of Berklee faculty composers.

Past Events

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

Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Ben Wendel performs Michael Brecker's Bulgarian Project music with a standout group of students from Berklee College of Music and the Global Jazz Institute.

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

Now in its 26th year, Storytellers showcases Berklee's most original and compelling singers and singer-songwriters. Nine performers will reveal "the story behind the song" in an intimate, conversational setting.

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

Xingyao Xue is an international percussionist and marimba soloist from China. She will perform a set of classical and contemporary music on marimba, vibraphone, and multi-percussion with special guest Xingyue Xue (Boston Conservatory at Berklee M.M. '24, percussion).

 

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

This event features music education students sharing thoughts about the state of music education today and performing in a variety of ensemble configurations. Those who teach, perform! 
 

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

Professor Thaddeus Hogarth directs the annual Guitar Night: R&B/Funk Showcase.
 

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

The ABLE Assembly 2023 Conference begins with a reception for all attendees. 

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

The Mediterranean Music Institute’s spring concert will feature a guest artist from the Mediterranean region, performing with an ensemble of student musicians, led by creative director Javier Limón and music director Matthew Nicholl.

 

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

Join us for the opening reception of an art show featuring artists with disabilities. This show is part of the 2023 ABLE Assembly: Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Conference.

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

Jazz vocal presentation of the music of Duke Ellington exploring unique contemporary arrangements that showcase odd meters, New Orleans grooves, and gospel styles. The concert is a collaboration of students and faculty from the voice department as well as a phenomenal student-led trio. 

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

The Billy Childs Ensemble will present a concert featuring the music of Billy Childs from his vast repertoire of small group and “jazz chamber music” albums from the past 30 years.