Join Canadian fiddler Clara Rose for a joyous celebration of her time at Berklee. There will be silly fiddle tunes, heartfelt sacred violin, maybe some jazz, a big party, and a lot of love.
Violinist and composer Maya Leibowitz presents a wide spectrum of original pieces from her time at Berklee, featuring strings, horns, and rhythm section.
Brazilian cellist Thiago Wolf lights up the night with a fresh take on classic hits from music history, premiering original compositions alongside outstanding musicians on the Berklee Caf stage.
The Berklee Contemporary Cello Ensemble, led by Strings Department faculty member Jeremy Harman, performs an eclectic mix of cello-centric compositions and arrangements.
Satellite of Qantara (qantara means arch) brings to life a vision for the unbridled fusion of world jazz, Middle Eastern, Western classical, and Latin American music that transcends the boundaries of genre and geography. The ensemble's motto is "one planet, one music."
This informative session will discuss all aspects of the harp, including effective writing techniques, arranging for harp, and ways to use this beautiful instrument in your compositions.
Led by violinist Jason Anick, the Jazz Violin Summit showcases and celebrates the talents of jazz violin faculty and top students at Berklee College of Music.
Debuting Berklee’s first ensemble dedicated to the music of Jacob Collier, this performance promises inventive arrangements, complex harmonies, and fresh takes on some of Collier’s most beloved songs.
Home is a musical journey into the heart of tradition. Through the sounds of Chinese opera (戲曲), folk song (民歌), and regional vocal styles (腔), this concert celebrates the many voices of “home”—the places we come from, the paths we travel, and the stories we carry.
Led by violinist Jason Anick, the Jazz Violin Summit showcases and celebrates the talents of jazz violin faculty and top students at Berklee College of Music.
Esther Dong is a half Chinese, half Korean jazz composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and sound artist. Drawing from her diverse musical roots, she will present a collection of original works for both small and large ensembles—music deeply grounded in personal stories and lived experiences. This program is an expressive and honest reflection of her artistic journey.
The Brosamer/Dong Collective is a progressive jazz fusion group led by Bailey Brosamer and Esther Dong, blending individual expression and eclectic influences into a unified, cathartic sound.
Arpa en Clave is a sound exploration in which, through original compositions, Professor César Secundino brings the harp closer to typical Latin American rhythms that are not common in the harp world, such as tango, songo, salsa, bossa, samba, bolero, bambuco, son, and polka.
Brazilian mandolinist Ian Coury presents an electrifying set on the 10-string mandolin, blending Brazilian music and global jazz. His master’s recital features original compositions and inventive arrangements that reflect his unique musical journey explored in his master's concepts.
Ajaeng player and vocalist Yoona Kim presents a special performance, CTRL+IMPROV, blending traditional Korean music with jazz, free jazz, and free improvisation. Her unique style combines the depth of Korean tradition with a modern jazz approach, creating an extraordinary musical experience.
Klara Poznachowska, a Polish-Ukrainian harpist, presents the musical traditions of both cultures while exploring new possibilities for the instrument. Inspired by jazz and classical music, she brings a deeply personal connection to her heritage, all while pushing the boundaries of the harp’s expression.
