Events: Student Recitals

North Carolinian cellist and composer Peter Sumner presents a contemplative and dynamic set of original jazz music featuring a diverse band from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

Vocalist and pianist Anya Menk performs a set of original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards, featuring her own lyrics and vocalese.

Italian percussionist Samuel Cerra presents a set of original compositions infused with folk and jazz influences.

Pianist and composer Liz Sinn has emerged as a sought-after collaborator within New England’s dynamic music scene, with her artistic roots grounded in Berklee College of Music. While her foundation lies in jazz, she brings equal mastery to Latin American, classical, musical theater, and pop genres.

Cypriot drummer and composer Dimitris Terpizis presents music from his Berklee Global Jazz Institute thesis project, tracing a journey of identity from disconnection to cultural belonging.

Devon Gates leads a genre-blending jazz, chamber, and soul ensemble, offering lush, story-driven music shaped during her time in the Harvard/Berklee Joint Studies program.

Zimbabwean guitarist Matt Greenwood presents a set of original contemporary jazz compositions, exploring sonic landscapes with cellist Peter Sumner and drummer Connor Sturge.

Slovak flautist, vocalist, and composer Mária Reháková presents a new suite blending Slovak folk and contemporary jazz, performed by a nine-piece ensemble from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

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.

Pianist and composer Esli Honore presents an evening of heartfelt original works, interpretations, and arrangements that blend gospel, jazz, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Give Thanks celebrates faith, resilience, and gratitude, drawing on Honore’s Haitian heritage and spiritual journey.