The European Orchestra
Focused on American Music
BAAM presents a fusion of iconic + modern works focused on American and American immigrant composers.
NEWS
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Season 2026/27 Announcement
Season 2026/27 — Coming Soon
BAAM is currently preparing the announcement of its upcoming season, continuing to expand its artistic vision with new collaborations, international performances, and innovative concert formats.
BAAM at
Kronberg Festival 2026
With “NEW WORLD,” the Berlin Academy of American Music under the baton of Garrett Keast brings the spirit, energy, and elegance of American orchestral music to the stage of the Kronberg Festival’s Casals Forum.
Composers Workshop 2027
Berlin Transatlantic Composers Workshop 2027
Next summer, BAAM brings together emerging composers from across the United States and Europe for an intensive residency in Berlin.
Working closely with BAAM musicians, participants will develop new works that will be presented in a public performance at the end of the workshop. Application is soon possible!
BAAM
on the Rise
A New Chapter for BAAM
Following a series of successful performances, international appearances, and the launch of new formats, BAAM is entering a new phase of growth.
With expanded artistic ambitions and long-term partnerships in development, the organization is building momentum as a leading transatlantic music platform.
Platform for the Future
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Through concerts, festivals, and educational programs, BAAM supports the next generation of composers and performers.
With a strong focus on transatlantic exchange, BAAM builds a platform where new music can be developed, performed, and shared internationally.
Tradition and New Voices
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BAAM’s programs combine established repertoire with new commissions and premieres.
The orchestra highlights composers who lived, worked, or were shaped by the United States, placing them in conversation with emerging international voices.
Transatlantic Dialogue
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At its core, BAAM creates a dialogue between American and European musical traditions.
Many composers who shaped American music were influenced by European heritage — and vice versa. BAAM explores this shared history and its relevance today.
American Music at the Core
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BAAM places American music at the center of its artistic vision — from iconic composers such as Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and George Gershwin to contemporary voices shaping the sound of today.
By presenting this repertoire in Europe, BAAM brings the diversity and energy of American musical culture to new audiences.
BAAM at Kronberg Festival
With “NEW WORLD,” the Berlin Academy of American Music under the baton of Garrett Keast brings the spirit, energy, and elegance of American orchestral music to the stage of the Kronberg Festival’s Casals Forum.
27.09.2026 - 6:30 pm
Kronberg Festival, Großer Saal, Casals Forum
„We Believe in the Power of Music to Connect Us"
Garrett Keast, Founder & Executive Director / Chief Conductor
Music, like breath, comes from within. It is one of humanity’s most universal languages — beyond gender, race, age, or background. We all feel its vibrations, and in that sense, music belongs to all of us.
At BAAM, collaboration, communication, and diversity are at the core of everything we do. They shape how we create, perform, and connect.Our work is rooted in personal and geographical contexts, creating an experience that is both intimate and resonant. We believe that through music, we can better understand one another — and learn from each other.