In 2017, to celebrate the announcement of the organ acquisition for the Music Centre, the Helsinki Music Centre Foundation launched a donation campaign. Initially, the goal of the campaign was to support the unique construction project of the organ in the concert hall. Now the funds raised through the donation campaign will be used to produce music and events featuring the organ at the Music Centre.
One of the world’s most renowned contemporary composers, the late Kaija Saariaho, donated one million euros towards the purchase of the organ. This initiative was followed by additional funding from other foundations. The final go-ahead for the project was secured with the involvement of the City of Helsinki, the Ministry of Education and Culture, and the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle.
Thanks to all the supporters of the campaign, the new organ, built by the Austrian organ builder Rieger Orgelbau, was inaugurated in January 2024.
Funds raised so far:
A space for a concert organ was originally designed for the Helsinki Music Centre Concert Hall. For budgetary reasons, the building of a concert organ was delayed, and an electric organ has been used instead in the Concert Hall.
Fundraising permit issued to: Helsinki Music Centre Foundation
Licence number: RA/2021/710
Fundraising campaign conducted from 1 January 2021
Fundraising permit issued by the The Gambling Administration of the National Police Board
Fundraising purpose: grants and support for art, e.g. compositions and events
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