A "dedicated" seat in the chamber music hall

The "Salquin Hall" in the new building of the Department of Music at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts promises to set new standards in the cultural scene in Central Switzerland in terms of acoustics and sound experience. The hall, which is named after Hedy Salquin from Kriens, the first female Swiss orchestra conductor, pianist, chamber musician and composer, can accommodate around 300 people. Audiences, concert organizers and cultural professionals from the entire region will be able to enjoy smaller music productions in all genres. "In order to realize this vision, however, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is dependent on private partners and sponsors to finance the interior design," says Michael Kaufmann, Director of the Department of Music. The aim is to secure around ten percent of the funding for the interior design through chair sponsorships. The remaining amount will be covered by donations from patrons, foundations and the private sector.

With the now launched Chair sponsorship" campaign private individuals and companies have the opportunity to "buy" one or more chairs in the Chamber Music Hall and have them individually inscribed in the form of a plaque. "But this is not just for a good cause. Our chair sponsors also create a lasting memory and receive attractive benefits in return," explains Michael Kaufmann. The sponsorship is available in three categories, for 300 francs, 750 francs and 1000 francs. Depending on the category chosen, sponsors receive special benefits in return, such as free concert tickets or an invitation to the grand opening ceremony in 2020.

Occupation in summer 2020
In Kriens, the new building of the Department of Music of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. The move-in date, originally scheduled for 2019, was postponed to summer 2020 for technical reasons. Unexpected construction measures and the cold and wet weather at the beginning of the year led to the delay. Setting the commissioning date for the 2020/21 academic year ensures that the schedule and cost risks are minimal and the quality of construction is guaranteed.