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Donation
Help preserve, publish, and promote the legacy of Turkish pianist Idil Biret and educate the world about the cultural values expressed in her life and in her music. Have an impact on how we educate coming generations.
Cultural History
Help Istanbul’s Idil Biret Foundation preserve and publish invaluable historical documents, including correspondence with world leaders, rare recordings, and artifacts that tell the story of Turkey’s cultural renaissance
Cross-Cultural Bridge
With your donation, you’re investing in increasing global understanding through music, connecting diverse cultures and fostering international artistic dialogue – a mission more crucial than ever in today’s divided world.
Living Museum
Your support will help fund the Idil Biret Museum, a vibrant space for music appreciation, piano recitals, and cultural education that serves both local Turkish communities and international visitors.
Living Museum
IBEI publishes book, essays, and newsletters about music, art, and literature, spreading knowledge
and appreciation of classical music to audiences worldwide. Your support helps expand this educational outreach, ensuring that the works of Idil Biret and other creative people are preserved, edited, and passed onto future generations.
Young Talent
Your donation helps preserve the legacy of Idil Biret, whose career spanned seven decades, bringing beautiful music to audiences around the world; her musical contributions and generous mentorship have inspired three generations of Turkey’s young musicians.
Educational Impact
Nurture promising young pianists in their musical careers through mentorship programs and educational initiatives, helping cultivate the next generation of classical music talent.
Historical Significance
Your donation helps maintain and share a unique historical archive of recordings, including Idil’s 1963 Boston Symphony performance the day of JFK’s assassination – now preserved in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry.
Digital Preservation
With over 2000 hours of recordings and thousands of documents to digitize and preserve, your contribution directly supports the urgent work of professional archivists and musicologists in safeguarding this cultural heritage.