Our Campaign to Acquire a Steinway Model D Piano
Ever since our first concert in 1998, The Vancouver Chopin Society has presented to Vancouver audiences some of the greatest pianistic talents of our time. But any pianist, no matter how gifted, requires an instrument that would allow the artist to realize his or her artistic vision. After more than 25 years of presenting great performances of timeless music, we feel it is time for our society to acquire our own Steinway & Sons piano, so that the piano can be kept in its “home” at the Vancouver Playhouse, allowing us to have complete responsibility for the care and maintenance of the instrument.
By launching this bold new endeavour, we are making a significant investment not only on the future of our society, but on the future of great musical performances in our community and city.
To date we have already raised $225,000 in donations and pledges.
To help us reach our goal, you can give a donation toward our “88 Keys Campaign”, to help us purchase a single key ($3,888), two keys ($7,776), or more!
You can select your keys HERE or press button below to access our campaign page and make a pledge. Please remember that no payment is required at this point. We will contact you regarding the next steps once a pledge is made.
You can also give a donation by e-transfer to info@chopinsociety.org, or by cheque to #400 – 601 West Broadway Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 4C2 (phone: 236.878.4056). Please note that we receive your pledge once your selected key turns red. If you experience any issues, please let us know.
Please join us in making a commitment to the future of classical music in Vancouver.
“I believe that it is now time for the Society to have its own instrument in order to best showcase the talents of its wonderful pianists.”
Charles Richard-Hamelin, Artistic Director
DONOR BENEFITS
Gift of one key ($3888 CAN)
1. Tax receipt of entire donation amount.
2. Website donor listing (donor has option of remaining anonymous)
3. Regular concert program donor acknowledgement and listing
4. Free subscription of Chopin in the World magazine from Poland for one year
5. Two complimentary tickets to a concert at the Orpheum in the 2025-2026 season, plus 2 complimentary tickets to two other concerts of the donor’s choice.
Gift of two keys ($7,776 CAN)
1. All of the aforementioned benefits
2. Donor plaque presented by President of Vancouver Chopin Society and Honorary Membership in The Vancouver Chopin Society
3. A lapel Pin of Vancouver Chopin Society logo
4. Acknowledgement in PowerPoint projection before each concert for one season
5. Free subscription of Chopin in the World magazine from Poland for three years
6. Invitation to a post-concert reception for a select concert during the season
7. Two free tickets to concerts at the Orpheum in 2026 plus two other
concerts of the donor’s choice
Gift of three keys or more ($11664 CAN)
1. All of the aforementioned benefits
2. Two complimentary subscriptions to all concerts in the upcoming season
3. Two tickets to one of the International Chopin Piano Competition (Warsaw) final rounds in Warsaw – not including airfare or hotel accommodation
4. A table in the lobby for every concert in one season for displaying corporate material
5. An opportunity to post a video with a “Donor’s message or Donor’s story” on the society’s YouTube channel
6. One backstage visit to a select performing artist during the season (at artost’s discretion)