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Meet Garrett Keast, a dynamic performer and founder of the Berlin Academy of American Music (BAAM). Since launching BAAM during the pandemic, Keast has been at the forefront of a new wave of collaborative, contemporary classical performance, shaping opportunities for musicians across Europe and beyond. BAAM’s debut album Transatlantic, released in 2021 on ONYX Classics, has earned widespread critical acclaim, with 5-star praise from BBC Music Magazine, Limelight, Fanfare, and Das Orchester. Keast continues to blend rigorous technique with thoughtful programming, bringing fresh perspectives to traditional repertoire and innovative collaborations to stages around the world.