Apply for string instrument loans 2023

Note! Extended application period!

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki announces the following instruments to be applicable for loan:

Violins

  • Antonio Stradivari
  • J.N. LeClerq
  • Justin Derazey
  • Leeb
  • Thir
  • Guarnerius copy
  • Glen Collins (Wegelius foundation)
  • Jaakko Mäkelä 2003 (Wegelius Foundation)

Violas

  • Eero Haahti
  • Eero Haahti 2005 (Wegelius Foundation)

Cellos

  • J.N. LeClerc
  • William Forster
  • Eero Haahti (Wegelius foundation)

Basses

  • Carcassi
  • Hornsteiner

Violin bows

  • Noel Burke (Fortum Power & Heat)
  • H. R. Pfretzschner

Cello bow

  • A. Vigneron

Application must be submitted through the electronic form.

The instrument loan period is two years. The decisions are made by a specifically appointed committee, which is chaired by the Head of Strings Department. After the selections have been made, a loan agreement is signed. The agreement contains all details concerning insurance, terms of travel, maintenance and repairs etc. The committee may extend the loan if needed.

The application period ends on Wednesday April 12th 2023 at 23.59.  Applications submitted after the deadline will not be processed.

More information

Mikko Pietinen
Manager, Instrument Services
mikko.pietinen@uniarts.fi
tel. 050 5925391