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Audition at the Barenboim-Said Akademie
Congratulations! On behalf of the Admissions Committee, we are delighted to invite you to audition for the Barenboim-Said Akademie for the 2026-27 academic year. On this site you will find important information about public transportation and accommodation in Berlin, as well as details for your audition day at the Akademie.
The Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the only airport operating in Berlin and is well connected to the city center via the public transportation network.
Berlin’s public transportation is operated by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) and Deutsche Bahn (DB). The BVG operates underground trains (U-Bahn), trams, and busses, while DB operates commuter trains (S-Bahn) and regional trains (Regionalbahn).
The public transport system is divided into three zones: A (center), B (first ring) and C (second ring), as shown in the picture below. Most destinations you will travel to in Berlin will be in the A or B zone and require an AB ticket. The BER Airport is located in zone C.
Tickets can be purchased from machines at every S-Bahn or U-Bahn station, using either cash or debit card. Please note: After purchasing a paper ticket, you must validate (time stamp) it.
To avoid potential delays and ensure a smooth boarding process, we recommend purchasing your ticket in advance through an app. Digital tickets cost the same and can be bought via the BVG Ticket-App, Fahrinfo-App, or Jelbi-App.
When using public transportation in Berlin, keep your validated ticket with you for the duration of your trip. You do not need to show your ticket when entering trams, trains or busses; however, you must present a valid ticket if requested by an official employee.
For more information about public transport in Berlin, and to download a route-finder app, visit the BVG website: www.bvg.de/en
We recommend booking accommodation close to the Barenboim-Said Akademie.
General hotel and hostels search engines:
You can also use Airbnb to search for available rooms and flats near the Barenboim-Said Akademie. Please note that these are only suggestions, and that the Akademie holds no liability for this selection.
Address:
Barenboim-Said Akademie
Französische Straße 33-D
10117 Berlin, Germany
Closest U-Bahn stops:
- Hausvogteiplatz (U2 line, exit for Oberwallstrasse)
- Unter den Linden (U6 / U5 line)
- Museumsinsel (U5 line)
Closest S-Bahn station:
- Friedrichstraße – a major station with multiple Regional and S-Bahn connections.
From Friedrichstraße, it is approximately a 15-minute walk to the Akademie.
Bus and Tram stops:
- Bus 147 – stop: Werderscher Markt
- Bus 100, 300, or N5 – stop: Staatsoper
- Tram M1 or M12 – stop: Am Kupfergraben
- Arrive on time. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before your scheduled warm-up time.
- Practice rooms are only available during your scheduled warm-up time.
- Rehearsals with the accompanist before the audition are not possible due to the tight schedule.
- The audition will last approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Do not forget the piano part! Bring clear, bound, and legible score sheets for the accompanist.
- There are several options for a quick lunch, coffee, or dinner near the Akademie. Please note that there is no cafeteria or coffee shop on site.
Our Admissions Team (Amy Hayworth and Persis Jalilzadeh) is reachable via E-Mail and phone:
admissions@barenboimsaid.de / 030 209671777
We look forward to welcoming you to the Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin.