About the Barenboim-Said Akademie
In 1999, Daniel Barenboim and the American-Palestinian literary scholar Edward W. Said founded the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
in Weimar, Germany. The orchestra unites young Arab and Israeli
musicians. Its name invokes J. W. Goethe’s late, lyrical work, which
reflects the German poet’s admiration for the classical Persian love
poems of Hafez, as well as his study of Islamic culture over many years:
“God’s land is the Orient!/ God’s land is the Occident!/Northern like
as Southern lands / Rest in peace between God’s hands.”
Starting in 2015, an extraordinary music academy in Berlin, the Barenboim-Said Akademie, will begin training young musicians from the Middle East, invited here on scholarships, in the spirit of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. The academy will be housed in the former stage depot of the Staatsoper Unter den
Starting in 2015, an extraordinary music academy in Berlin, the Barenboim-Said Akademie, will begin training young musicians from the Middle East, invited here on scholarships, in the spirit of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. The academy will be housed in the former stage depot of the Staatsoper Unter den
Linden,
a designated landmark building. Up to 90
young students from the Middle East will be enrolled in a four-year
bachelor degree program in music, with a curriculum rooted in both music
and the humanities. Daniel Barenboim will be in charge of the academic
and musical direction of the academy.
The Barenboim-Said Akademie will
include a new 620-seat concert hall, the Pierre Boulez Hall, designed by
Frank Gehry. The world-famous American architect has donated his work
as a contribution to the project.
Construction work began in 2014. The
federal government of Germany is supporting the project by underwriting
construction costs and subsidies to its educational budget. Among the
Barenboim-Said Akademie’s first donors is the Italian President Giorgio
Napolitano, who contributed the substantial proceeds of an honorary
award he received to the academy. Other donors have already made
significant contributions to the project.
Michael Naumann, former minister of culture of the Federal Government of Germany, is acting CEO of the Academy.
Mariam Said, Wolf Lepenies and Joachim Sartorius are members of the BSA's Advisory Council.
Admissions & Applications
THE BARENBOIM-SAID AKADEMIE
We are delighted to welcome you to the Barenboim-Said Akademie, a new and innovative music academy in the heart of Berlin. The Barenboim-Said Akademie offers a unique educational combination of music and the humanities in a four-year bachelor degree program. The Akademie is supported by the German government and private donors, and is totally independent in its academic endeavours. You will be provided with access to some of the best music instructors in the world, hand-picked by Maestro Daniel Barenboim, and have the city of Berlin—with its musical, cultural, and educational institutions—at your disposal. In the next few paragraphs, we aim to provide you with information on our curriculum, advice on how to apply, and the benefits of accepting a place.
MUSIC CURRICULUM
The majority of student life at the Barenboim-Said Akademie will be devoted to practice and performance, both on an individual basis in a private setting with instrumental instructors, and in a group setting for chamber music. Our music curriculum will provide a broad-based education in classical music, with a comprehensive education of music history and theory from antiquity to the present day, alongside ear-training units and advanced elective courses in music performance, music education, musicology, and music composition. Group performances will be guided by Daniel Barenboim, and students will enjoy exclusive access to Berlin Staatsoper rehearsals and select performances.
HUMANITIES CURRICULUM
Complementing the study of music, the Barenboim-Said Akademie will offer its students a core curriculum in the humanities. The program includes foundational courses in philosophy, history, and literature, and individually guided research and writing. All classes will be designed to encourage intellectual curiosity, critical reflection, and persuasive expression. In addition, students will be offered extensive language classes, which will secure competency in English as well as knowledge of German.
We are delighted to welcome you to the Barenboim-Said Akademie, a new and innovative music academy in the heart of Berlin. The Barenboim-Said Akademie offers a unique educational combination of music and the humanities in a four-year bachelor degree program. The Akademie is supported by the German government and private donors, and is totally independent in its academic endeavours. You will be provided with access to some of the best music instructors in the world, hand-picked by Maestro Daniel Barenboim, and have the city of Berlin—with its musical, cultural, and educational institutions—at your disposal. In the next few paragraphs, we aim to provide you with information on our curriculum, advice on how to apply, and the benefits of accepting a place.
MUSIC CURRICULUM
The majority of student life at the Barenboim-Said Akademie will be devoted to practice and performance, both on an individual basis in a private setting with instrumental instructors, and in a group setting for chamber music. Our music curriculum will provide a broad-based education in classical music, with a comprehensive education of music history and theory from antiquity to the present day, alongside ear-training units and advanced elective courses in music performance, music education, musicology, and music composition. Group performances will be guided by Daniel Barenboim, and students will enjoy exclusive access to Berlin Staatsoper rehearsals and select performances.
HUMANITIES CURRICULUM
Complementing the study of music, the Barenboim-Said Akademie will offer its students a core curriculum in the humanities. The program includes foundational courses in philosophy, history, and literature, and individually guided research and writing. All classes will be designed to encourage intellectual curiosity, critical reflection, and persuasive expression. In addition, students will be offered extensive language classes, which will secure competency in English as well as knowledge of German.
ADMISSIONS
Applications for the 2015-2016 academic year are now closed. Thank you for applying.
We will open applications for the 2016-2017 academic year in the fall of 2015. Please check this page for updates.
Applications for the 2015-2016 academic year are now closed. Thank you for applying.
We will open applications for the 2016-2017 academic year in the fall of 2015. Please check this page for updates.
Academic Prospectus
Facilities
The geographical location of the Barenboim-Said Akademie in
Berlin resonates with Germany’s long-standing tradition of excellence in
classical music and Berlin’s status as one the world’s leading cultural
capitals. The academy will be located in the former depot for stage
sets of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, rebuilt between 1951 and 1955
by the architect Richard Paulick after the destructions in World War II.
The Akademie will house the new 620-seat ‘’Pierre Boulez Hall’’ in the eastern wing of the building, based on a design by Frank Gehry and named after the great composer, conductor and music theorist Pierre Boulez, a longtime friend of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and the Akademie project. The hall will add a much-needed venue to the Berlin music scene.
The Akademie will house the new 620-seat ‘’Pierre Boulez Hall’’ in the eastern wing of the building, based on a design by Frank Gehry and named after the great composer, conductor and music theorist Pierre Boulez, a longtime friend of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and the Akademie project. The hall will add a much-needed venue to the Berlin music scene.
The chief acoustician is Yasuhisa Toyota.
The building is landmark protected as part of the historic ensemble on Bebelplatz; its exterior and the main parts of its interior will be restored. All renovations are anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2016. A total of 6.500sqm of floor space will house 21 rehearsal rooms, recording facilities, seminar rooms, an auditorium, a library, offices and ancillary spaces.
Please click here to download the Barenboim-Said Akademie information brochure.
The building is landmark protected as part of the historic ensemble on Bebelplatz; its exterior and the main parts of its interior will be restored. All renovations are anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2016. A total of 6.500sqm of floor space will house 21 rehearsal rooms, recording facilities, seminar rooms, an auditorium, a library, offices and ancillary spaces.
Please click here to download the Barenboim-Said Akademie information brochure.
Contact
Barenboim-Said Akademie gGmbH
Leipziger Strasse 4010117 Berlin
Fon.: +49 (0)30 206 0799 - 23
Fax: +49 (0)30 206 0799 - 29
info@barenboim-said.com
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