Friends of the COE
Join the COE family!
The Chamber Orchestra of Europe (COE), the quintessentially European model of free and democratically organized orchestral structures, has been enriching the international music scene for more than 40 years. Its refined musicianship, uncompromising commitment to the highest standards of quality, and artistic curiosity have made it a cherished partner for internationally renowned conductors and soloists such as Sir Simon Rattle, Sir András Schiff, Antonio Pappano, Robin Ticciati, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Magdalena Kožená, Lisa Batiashvili, Janine Jansen, Isabelle Faust, and many others. For audiences, it has become a true guarantee of moving and exhilarating concert experiences.
What the COE is:
- A chamber orchestra by conviction – everyone listens to one another, every voice is valued, and the music is celebrated through passionate, authentic, and uncompromising performance.
- A pioneering model – one of the first privately funded and democratically organized orchestras in Europe, united by its members and partners’ belief in European ideals such as freedom, democracy, and diversity.
- A community of lifelong learners – curious to work with open-minded and inspiring artists who bring something special. So that together, they can create something extraordinary!
What sets the COE apart:
- Unique concert experiences with like-minded partners who share the same values, who learn together, who become friends!
- Sustainable relationships with musicians, concert organizers, residencies (Kronberg Academy, Schloss Esterházy, Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, Philharmonie Berlin) – and of course, with all supporters and patrons!
- The realization of a living Europe – its values, its traditions, and its rich musical culture!
What the COE needs – Your support:
- The COE receives no public funding – the orchestra is financed solely through concert fees and private donations.
- Its unique organizational structure leads to higher costs for travel and accommodation – musicians travel from different countries for each project.
- Like any independent enterprise, the COE is subject to market fluctuations: inflation, rising costs for travel, energy, and management – while revenues stagnate due to reduced public cultural funding.
This is where your support is needed:
- To finance travel and fair fees, to maintain quality, for instruments and transport cases.
- To support special projects through which the COE continues to develop the international concert scene.
- To help realize new ideas in the field of education.
Your opportunities to be part of it:
Red Bird Circle: €100 / year +
Your support helps us in all aspects of our work, including concerts, recordings, and education programs. As a thank-you for your contribution, you will receive:
- Regular news and updates
- A free CD
Silver Bird Circle: €1,000 / year +
You will have expanded opportunities to engage with the orchestra. As recognition for your support, you will receive:
- All benefits of the Red Bird Circle – plus:
- Advance information and access to a priority booking service
- Invitations to selected intermission receptions
- The opportunity to go behind the scenes on special occasions
- Upon request: acknowledgment on the orchestra’s website
Gold Bird Circle: €5,000 / year +
You help us achieve our artistic goals in a particularly sustainable way, staying closely connected to our musicians and creative work. You will also have access to exclusive events:
- All benefits of the Silver Bird Circle – plus:
- Invitations to receptions for you and your guests
- Invitations to exclusive events and concerts with opportunities to meet our musicians
- Invitations to attend rehearsals – with a seat on stage
Platinum Bird Circle: €10,000 / year +
To ensure that your generous support is used in a way that truly reflects your vision, we work with you to create a personalized support model. As a token of our appreciation, you will receive:
- All benefits of the Gold Bird Circle – plus:
- Personalized updates and insights into your supported project, including access to related rehearsals and events
- A tailored engagement with the orchestra’s activities
- Exclusive opportunities to dine with musicians and management
- Whenever possible: invitations to meet conductors and soloists
- Tour participation and logistical support for attending a COE project
In addition to the “Bird Circles,” you can sponsor an individual musician or artist.
If you would like to join the COE family but are unsure which “Bird Circle” is the best fit for you, please contact us. We offer personalized guidance and would be happy to discuss the most suitable support option for you: a.kerner@concarts-berlin.de
You are also welcome to donate without joining a Circle.
Our bank details:
conc.arts berlin gUG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Commerzbank Berlin
IBAN: DE49 1004 0000 0276 6699 00
BIC/SWIFT: COBADEFFXXX
Please use “Donation Chamber Orchestra of Europe” as the reference.
The COE greatly appreciates donations and aims to ensure that your contribution is tax-deductible whenever possible. Therefore, conc.arts berlin serves as the primary contact for donors in German-speaking regions. You will receive a donation receipt valid for German tax authorities.
