Music Institute
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with the SRH University
The First Music Program Bridging All Musical Traditions
Berlin Institute of Musical Arts is an innovative music institute of the state-recognised SRH University, dedicated to providing high-quality music education. The Institute offers graduate and postgraduate programs in classical music performance, aiming to cultivate both technical excellence and profound musical artistry. Additionally, it has pioneered a Transtraditional Music performance program, welcoming students from diverse musical traditions worldwide.
At our institute, it is you who decides how to shape your musical career.
World Music - With focus on trans-traditional creative musicking
Bachelor and Master application are open from NOW! Bachelor Study begin: Oct. 2025, Master Study begin: Apr. 2026
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Welcoming Mohamad Fityan to the World Music Faculty We are proud to announce that Mohamad Fityan, acclaimed Syrian-German musician and educator, is now part of our World Music teaching team. Mohamad Fityan is internationally recognized for his mastery of the nay and kawala, and for his deep engagement with cross-cultural musical traditions. His presence enriches our program with new artistic dimensions and global perspectives. A special video with Arabic subtitles for prospective students is now available – click on his portrait above to view. Applications are open for the upcoming semester. Join a community where tradition meets innovation.
Opening Concert of the Cooperation between AfM Berlin and SRH University Berlin January 18, 2025 – Konzerthaus Berlin Program & Performers WU WEI TRIO AFM TRIO WU Wei, sheng MARTIN Stegner, viola MATIC Kuder, clarinet RITA D'ARCANGELO, flute YA-OU Xie, piano JANNE Saksala, double bass Program Johann Sebastian Bach – Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 525 Antonio Vivaldi – Trio Sonata “La Follia” in D minor, RV 63 Nie Er – Dragon Dance Claude Debussy – Petite Suite Astor Piazzolla – Oblivion Astor Piazzolla – Libertango
Donzentenkonzert am 19.April 🎉 Thanks to our favorite Professor Krzysztof Polonek, professor Katarzyna Polonek and our favorite pianist and conductor Ya-Ou Xie, you all brought us the best experience on Friday night, Thank you for turning your love of music into a performance for us. We felt the sincerity and passion, love and touch of music, thank you for believing in AfM and look forward to more collaborations in the future. We would still like to thank the enthusiastic crowd, you made the concert hall packed and we will see you next time! Last but not least, we would like to thank our partner and sponsor Schimmel for their support of the concert.
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