Donations

International donations

A broad community of dedicated supporters from around the world play a major role in the continued growth and success of the orchestra.

learn more about our global friends programme

Patrons enjoy sharing their love of classical music and the Concertgebouworkest. The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the orchestra’s own home in Gabriël Metsustraat provide the perfect setting.

Your donation as a Patron is €1,500 a year.
At the maximum tax benefit rate, that costs you just €808 net a year (in 2023).

Privileges enjoyed by Patrons*

Each year, you will receive an invitation for two to:

• Annual Gala
• Season Celebrations
• Two special receptions where you can see the orchestra or individual musicians at work up close

You can read more about the ground rules for making donations and tax benefits here.

* Privileges are non-transferable and non-exchangeable.

Fellows are regularly given an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Concertgebouworkest, attending orchestra rehearsals or Academy masterclasses at the orchestra’s own home in Gabriël Metsustraat.

Your donation as a Fellow is €5,000 a year.
At the maximum tax benefit rate, that costs you just €2.692 net a year (in 2023).

Privileges enjoyed by Fellows*

• Patrons programme
• Attending a masterclass or chamber music concert of the Academy of the Concertgebouw Orchestra
• A 1-day orchestra trip to a concert in the Netherlands or abroad
• An Essentials concert**

You can read more about the ground rules for making donations and tax benefits here.

* Privileges are non-transferable and non-exchangeable.
** Inspire the next generation and bring your (grand)son or daughter, nephew, niece or neighbor with you.

Masters are closely involved in the activities of the Concertgebouworkest both in the Netherlands and in other countries. They are close to the musicians, and receive an annual invitation to travel with their partner or guest on one of the orchestra’s international concert tours.

Your donation as a Master is €10,000 a year. 
At the maximum tax benefit rate, that costs you just €5.845 net a year (in 2023).

Privileges enjoyed by Masters*

• Fellows programme
• The Master Dinner
• The Master Tour; tour with the orchestra
• Two exclusive master receptions

You can read more about the ground rules and tax benefits here.

* Privileges are non-transferable and non-exchangeable.

Trustees belong to the Concertgebouworkest’s inner circle. They exchange ideas with the Managing Board and management team, and meet orchestral musicians while on an international tour in an informal setting.

Your donation as a Trustee is €50,000 a year.
At the maximum tax benefit rate, that costs you just €31.073 net a year (in 2023).

Privileges enjoyed by Trustees*

• Master programme
• A chamber music concert at your home
• The Trustee Dinner
• Persoonlijke muzikale ontmoetingen**

You can read more about the ground rules for making donations and tax benefits here. 

* Privileges are non-transferable and non-exchangeable.
** Including access to the anti-chambre, the conductor's room, after a concert for a meeting with the conductor.

Become a Companion and discover the world of the Concertgebouworkest

Companions are a dynamic circle of national and international donors aged thirty to forty-five who wish to connect with the Concertgebouworkest both onstage and off.

 Learn more about our companion-programme

We are, of course, also very grateful for any one-off donations. Should you wish to support us in this way, please use the donation button underneath or use the following bank transfer details:

• IBAN NL10ABNA0446758906;
• account holder: Foundation Concertgebouworkest.

As we would be happy to send you a confirmation, please be sure to include your email and/or postal address with your donation.

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Gifts and legacies
A growing number of concertgoers and other music lovers are including the Concertgebouworkest in their will by means of a legacy or testamentary disposition.

Read more about making the Concertgebouworkest a beneficiary of your estate

The Golden Guild has constituted the orchestra’s permanent core of private donors since 1994. A new donation programme was set up in parallel in 2018 to help recruit new donor groups. Since that time, Guild membership has been capped – although no new donors may join, the unique character of the Golden Guild continues to be ensured. Active Golden Guild members retain all the privileges they are accustomed to. The annual Golden Guild Soirée is now part of the festive conclusion to the season. Naturally, Golden Guild members are free to switch to one of the newer donation options.

You can establish your very own commemorative fund with an objective that helps meet the Concertgebouworkest’s needs. The minimum amount for establishing a commemorative fund is €50,000, either as a one-off donation or in five instalments of €10,000.

As the founder of a commemorative fund, you will enjoy the following privileges** for the duration of the donation*:

• One tour abroad selected by the Concertgebouworkest***
• The Masters’ dinner (consisting of a chamber music concert and dinner)
• Attending auditions for participants in the Orchestra Academy
• A chamber music concert given by members of the orchestra and/or Academy students
• A masterclass for participants in the Orchestra Academy
• Behind the scenes of the Concertgebouworkest: spending one half-day with the orchestra
• Annual Gala, seating section 1
• +Two special musical events
• The festive conclusion to the concert season

Plus

• Use of the service desk for ordering concert tickets in and outside the Netherlands
• Priority when purchasing concert tickets and subscriptions, and a discount on the A and D Series
• Your name published in the season brochure and the foundation’s annual report, if desired
• The foundation’s newsletter and annual report

* Even if you decide to make a one-off donation of €50,000, you will enjoy these privileges for a period of five years.
** Privileges are non-transferable and non-exchangeable.
*** One group trip – participants are chosen based on availability, and the trip is at the participant’s own expense.

Would you like to support both the Concertgebouworkest and the Concertgebouw at a lower threshold? Why not become a Concert Friend? 

Go to Concert Friends