The 50th Anniversary International Organ Festival
at St Albans in 2013:
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Festival 2013
Only days to the 50th Anniversary International Organ Festival at St Albans
We are devoted to promoting "the King of Instruments" as a solo instrument in its own right as well as an instrument capable of performing in a variety of musical contexts.
The Festival is staged every two years - predominantly in the magnificent historic Norman St Albans Cathedral - attracts artists, musicians and performers of the highest calibre from all around the world.
St Albans, England is 30 kilometres north of London.
The Endowment Fund for the International Organ Festival at St Albans
Founded in 1963 by Peter Hurford, internationally renowned concert organist, this biennial competition and festival has not only been a springboard for the careers of some of the world’s finest musicians but provides ten days of dazzling and varied musical entertainment, from chamber music and jazz to large scale orchestral and choral concerts featuring musicians of international standing – a unique combination. The 26th International Organ Festival at St Albans will take place from 7 – 16 July 2011, and the competitions at its core were launched around the world in March this year.
The Festival enjoys a world wide reputation for the high standards and quality of performance which it provides. However, although it is supported by a devoted army of volunteers, the Festival relies heavily on sponsorship, and has no accumulated reserves on which to draw. To secure the long term future of this major competition and music festival, the Directors of the Festival have therefore established an Endowment Fund, for which, as a first milestone, they are looking to raise £250,000.
Foundation Endowment Supporters (minimum donation £5,000) will:
- be acknowledged in the Festival's publicity
- be invited to a reception during each Festival
- receive four top price tickets for a concert of your choice
Premium Endowment Supporters (minimum donation £10,000) will:
- will receive benefits tailored to their individual or corporate needs
| Please contact our Administrator for further information about the Endowment Fund. |
Foundation Endowment Supporters
Elisabeth Wells
The Gretna Charitable Trust
The Kirby Laing Foundation
Endowment Fund Launch Event Donors (£100 and over)
Mr
& Mrs M Bennett
Mr J Burgess
Mr & Mrs P Collins
Mr & Mrs C Cooper
Mrs D Cooper
Dr & Mrs P Hurford
Mr & Mrs D Laing
Mr W Macalpine
Mr & Mrs C Naylor
Mr H M Neal
Mr & Mrs J Peters
The Countess of Verulam
Mr D Wakefield
Mr T Walduck
The Antony Hornby Charitable Trust
We are also grateful to all those who attended the launch event and gave additional support.
The
International Organ Festival Society Ltd
Registered
Office: Spinney Corner, Green Lane, Aspley Guise, Milton
Keynes MK17 8EN
Also trading
as The International Organ Festival at St Albans, PO Box
80, St Albans AL3 4HR United Kingdom
Tel: +44
(0)1727 844765 E-mail: info@organfestival.com Web Site:
www.organfestival.com
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The
International Organ Festival Society Ltd is a Registered Charity No:
1006151
