Special Projects
Ticket sales and other earned income cover under 50% of our operating expenses. That means we must raise around £900,000 annually to deliver our concert programme and our work in the community for young people, their teachers and families, emerging talent and communities where music provision is limited.
Your donations are vital to fulfil our mission and ensure our financial well-being. Your support is needed more than ever for our special projects and also for the Wigmore Hall Development Fund
You can become involved in a meaningful way in the following special projects:
- • The Anniversary Patrons
- • Piano Fund
- • Learning - Support the Hall's education and outreach work
- • Remembering Wigmore Hall in your will
- • Mozart Plus
- • A journey with Schubert - dedicate a song
The Anniversary Patrons
This scheme helps fund major festivals and celebrations at Wigmore Hall from 2008-2011. Anniversary Patrons pledge £10,000 a year for three years in return for:
- • Up to four guaranteed tickets for exclusively supported concerts
- • Hospitality around supported concerts
- • Opportunities to become better acquainted with the repertoire and the artists
The Hall's Director, John Gilhooly will keep Anniversary Patrions informed as the artistic programme develops.
08/09 - Year 1
We marked the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death. The Hall presented all of Haydn's string quartets from opus 20 onwards and a number of his other chamber works. The Anniversary Patrons underpinned the costs of this series, culminating with a four day festival in May 2009.
09/10 - Year 2
Celebration of Richard Strauss’ Song Repertoire with pianist Roger Vignoles
10/12 - Year 3
Wigmore Hall 110th birthday celebrations.
Piano Fund
We are proud that our pianos are widely regarded as some of the finest on any concert platform. Their care is overseen by experts from Steinway & Sons. They work closely with pianists in the run-up to concerts at Wigmore Hall, and keep the instruments in peak condition at all times.
We have established an on-going Piano Fund to help pay for this vital work. Founder members, who contribute £1,000 or more per year, often in monthly installments, are offered the chance to play one of their supported pianos, along with other benefits.
Concert Support
If you would like to support a concert, perhaps a forthcoming performance by a favourite artist, or to mark a special personal or family occasion, we will create the perfect package for you. Concert sponsorship packages start at £5,000 for individuals and each event is uniquely tailored to your requirements.
Wigmore Hall Learning
Inspired by Wigmore Hall’s artistic season, our Learning programmes bring musicians, educators and participants together in projects which enhance and transform any learning experience. Music is an extraordinary communication tool, and is used to best effect by our skilled community and education team at Wigmore Hall.
As public grants are tightened or cut, it is crucial to take a proactive role in preserving music education, and allowing access to this remarkable venue. Your individual gift can make a significant difference and you can become involved in the Hall’s community work in a meaningful way.
Find out more at Wigmore Hall's Learning Page
Mozart Plus: Jerusalem Quartet, Lawrence Power viola
The compelling Jerusalem Quartet and violist Lawrence Power take us on a six-concert journey through a selection of string quartets and quintets by Mozart.
Each pair of concerts places these chamber gems in a different context putting them alongside works by Mendelssohn in October 2009, Debussy and Ravel in March 2010 and Janacek in May 2010. support this project with a gift of £2,500 each. Priority booking and ticket allocation will be given to our syndicate donors, together with pr i vate entertaining opportunities.
A journey with Schubert: dedicate a song
In a monumental cycle, baritone Matthias Goerne is devoting the period between 2008 and 2011 almost exclusively to the songs of Franz Schubert.
Individuals have the opportunity to dedicate a song in one of the recitals in the 2009/10 season helping us meet cost of this series. For a donation of £500, supporters will be credited or can make a dedication in the printed programme alongside the song of their choice.
Further Information
If you would like to support one of the projects above, or would like any further information - please email the Development office or call on +44 (0)20 7258 8220
