A desire to unify hearts and minds through the spirit and messages of music is at the core of Garrett Keast’s work. Known for his ability to inspire and connect with musicians and audiences alike, the Berlin-based conductor is widely recognized for his musical depth with a wide range of repertoire both in the concert hall and opera house. Keast has become known in recent years for his symphonic conducting and expertise in American repertoire as well as for his rise as founder and conductor of his critically acclaimed orchestra, the Berlin Academy of American Music.  

Keast began his career as Associate Conductor of New York City Opera before launching his career in Europe with engagements at the Paris Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester. 
Today, he regularly appears at top venues including Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw. Described as drawing out “refined and concentrated playing” with “assured sensitivity” (Financial Times), Keast has conducted performances with orchestras including the Tonkünstler Orchester, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Orchestre National Capitole Toulouse.
Recent recording projects have included Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf with the Konzerthaus Orchester Berlin and the debut album of the Berlin Academy of American Music, Transatlantic, which received 5 stars from the BBC, Fanfare, Limelight and das Orchester magazines.