Akademie Für Alte Musik Berlin

German Baroque Ensemble

The Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, often abbreviated as Akamus, is a renowned orchestra that specializes in performing music from the Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic eras on period instruments. Founded in 1982 in East Berlin, the ensemble quickly established itself as one of the world's leading chamber orchestras dedicated to historically informed performance practice. The group's repertoire spans from the 17th to the early 19th centuries, and they have gained international acclaim for their vibrant and nuanced interpretations of the works of composers such as Bach, Handel, Telemann, and Mozart.