MANY THANKS

The GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER plays a special role in fostering the musical talents of young people. Through the honorary contribution of founder and music director Claudio Abbado as well as of other renowned conductors, the orchestra has been able to meet the highest artistic standards.

But in order to continue bringing musicians from all parts of Europe together in the future, the Orchestra is in urgent need of further financial help. Working with the GMJO costs money, which is needed for the expensive travels of a pan-European orchestra.

The funds are exclusively for the benefit of the young musicians, as music director Claudio Abbado and most of the conductors and soloists donate their fees.

In order to free the orchestra from at least part of the burden and risk of annual fund raising, a beneficiary foundation has been created for the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER. The Beneficiary Foundation of the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER is a foundation without legal capacity based in Essen and recognized by an official notification from the Essen tax authorities (November 3, 2015) as a charity on the basis of promotion of cultural goods.

Contributions to the foundation are tax deductible. The foundation is a private initiative and is financed by donations from individuals, foundations and corporate sponsors.

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Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden
Partner of the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER

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Dresdner Philharmonie im Kulturpalast
Partner of the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER

The GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER is appointed "Ambassador UNICEF Austria" on the occasion of its 25th anniversary

The Austrian National Committee for UNICEF was founded in 1962, and in 1987 the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER toured for the first time. In 2012, UNICEF and the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER will start a cooperation: the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER feels honoured to be appointed “Ambassador UNICEF Austria” and to support equal opportunities for all children and young people.

Dr. Gudrun Berger, Managing Director of the Austrian Committee for UNICEF, comments on the newly established collaboration: “We are happy to welcome the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER as “Ambassador UNICEF Austria”. Since its foundation, the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER supported the principle of equal opportunities for children and young people across existing boundaries. We are looking forward to working jointly on the prevention of discrimination and the realization of equal rights.”

From its very beginnings, UNICEF has advocated children’s rights to health care access, education and equal opportunities, safe water, nutrition, and protection from exploitation. The Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester will support UNICEF in its mission:

“The GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER is proud to be appointed “Ambassador UNICEF Austria” and to support UNICEF in its mission. Apart from its artistic and political legacy – in the early stages, it helped to overcome existing and apparently insurmountable barriers – , the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER was and is committed to equal opportunities and free access to education and profession. Therefore it is an important task and a great honour to establish a cooperation with UNICEF and to commit ourselves to equal opportunities for all children and young people.” (Alexander Meraviglia-Crivelli, Secretary General of the GUSTAV MAHLER JUGENDORCHESTER)