Sibelius Academy’s application period for instrument loans ends 27 May 2025

Instruments

Uniarts Helsinki’s Sibelius Academy announces the following instruments to be applicable for loan:

Violins:

  • Antonius Stradivarius
  • Leeb
  • ”Wieniläinen” – old Viennese violin
  • Jean Babtiste Vuillaume (Fortum)

Violas:

  • Mantegazza/Ruggieri
  • Eero Haahti (Wegelius Foundation)

Cellos:

  • Georges Cunault
  • Eero Haahti (Wegelius Foundation)

Violin bows:

  • Albert Nürnberger #1
  • Edwin Clement

Bass bows:

  • Bazin
  • H. R. Pfretzschner

Applying

The application period ends on Tuesday 27.5.2025 at 23.59. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be processed.

Application must be submitted through the electronic form

The instrument loan period is two years.

Decisions

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.

More information

Mikko Pietinen
Manager, Instrument Services
mikko.pietinen@uniarts.fi
tel: +358505925391

Erkki Lahesmaa
Head of Strings
erkki.lahesmaa@uniarts.fi