A Violin More Than 400 Years Old was Added to the Instrument Foundation’s Collection

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The 17th century precious and legendary violin belonging to the Sapožnin family was added to the Instrument Foundation’s collection. The instrument was used by the Estonian violinist Vladimir „Boba“ Sapožnin throughout his long career. The instrument is one of the most expensive instruments in the Instrument Foundation’s collection. On November 14th 2017 at a festive concert the instrument was loaned on a fixed-term to Hans Christian Aavik who is studying at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts.

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The Instrument Foundation Thank You Concert took place on 17th of April 2017 at Kadriorg Castle

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At the thank you concert at Kadriorg Castle all six Instrument Foundation centuries old valuable instruments which had been loaned to date to users could be heard demonstrating their sound nuances.

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The Instrument Foundation Showcased the First Valuable Instruments at the Kadriorg Castle

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On December 5th 2016 the Instrument Foundation in cooperation with investors presented the first six historical valuable instruments at the Kadriorg Castle. The board member Marje Lohuaru explained at the event the foundation’s functioning and how the instruments reached the foundation.

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Instrument Foundation Opening Event

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On March 12th an Estonian National Symphony Orchestra concert conducted by maestro Paavo Järvi conductor of, Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo’s NHK symphony orchestras as well as the German Chamber Philharmonic took place at the Estonia Concert Hall.

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We are among the founders of the Foundation to establish a perfect example of cooperation between sectors. The Foundation has extensive monetary requirements which is a match with our main activities.

Robert Kitt
CEO, Swedbank Estonia
January 2015–June 2019