Karl Burri's instruments saved
The future of Karl Burri's instrument collection was unclear for a long time. A foundation was able to secure the holdings. The exhibition will be reopened in Bern at the beginning of 2017.
After his death, Karl Burri, the well-known Swiss instrument dealer, promoter of wind music and collector of historical instruments, left behind an important collection of well over 1000 wind instruments and drums spanning 300 years. Although there was great public interest and the museum in Zimmerwald was well attended by amateurs and experts alike, there were fears for the survival of the collection. A good ten years later, this has finally come to an end: the "Burri Instrument Collection Foundation", which was set up specifically for this purpose, has taken over the collection in its entirety and will make it accessible in the heart of Bern's old town.
In future, Burri's legacy will be exhibited as the "Sounding Collection" at Kramgasse 66 (between Zytglogge and Konsi). Scenographer Martin Birrer has been engaged for the concept; private sponsors will ensure its operation.
The Klingende Sammlung will be more than just a museum. In addition to the permanent exhibition and guided tours on various topics (brass band, instrument making), workshops are also offered. Music enthusiasts can try out and play some of the instruments themselves. The Klingende Sammlung also researches the historically significant instruments and lends them out to specialists.
The Klingende Sammlung will celebrate its opening on January 21, 2017.
Further information is available at: www.klingende-sammlung.ch
