The Barenboim-Said Akademie is committed to the health and safety of its entire community. This page has the latest information about the measures against the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and how it affects the academic activity, as well as the public events at the Akademie and Pierre Boulez Saal. 

Latest Update: May 1, 2022

The health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors is our main priority. In line with the official measures put in place by the City of Berlin to combat the Coronavirus, the Barenboim-Said Akademie is implementing the following measures effective immediately (for the full current regulations, click here):

• As of Sunday, May 1, all Covid-related regulations regarding events at the Pierre Boulez Saal will be dropped, including the FFP2 mask mandate. We recommend, however, that you continue to wear an FFP2 mask during your visit.
• In accordance with the most recent measures against Covid infection of April 1, 2022, all seats in the auditorium will be occupied.
• The coat check will be open.
• Catering facilities open again on May 5.
• When exiting the hall, avoid queuing and keep a safe distance of 1.5 m from other visitors, especially at the coat check. 

• The wearing of FFP2 masks in public spaces in the Akademie building is mandatory.
• In exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, students are asked to contact the Student Office immediately, and stay home.

Contact the Registrar and Student’s Office

• Students can contact our Registrar and Student’s Office per email, or stop by during the Registrar Office Hours.

• While live auditions in Berlin is our preferred method of getting to know applicants, much can change between now and the audition period in Spring 2022. The Barenboim-Said Akademie reserves the right to cancel live auditions in Berlin on the travel restrictions, social distancing policies or possible general closure due to the pandemic. In this unfortunate case, we will look into remote options. Selected candidates will be contacted personally.  
  

Contact the Admission's Office

• The Office of Admissions can be reached as usual per email: [email protected]
• Phone (+49 30 2096717 00),  
• Our appointment booking software for an online call: https://barenboimsaid.de/admissions/connect

It is very important that all members of the community check their emails regularly for updates. As we continue to monitor this evolving situation, we are closely following the guidelines outlined by the city of Berlin (Coronavirus Hotline (030) 9028-2828). This page will also be updated as the situation develops.