{"id":21948,"date":"2026-05-11T15:07:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norrlandsoperan.se\/helle-solberg-thats-why-we-need-the-instrument-fund\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T12:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:48:06","slug":"helle-solberg-thats-why-we-need-the-instrument-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norrlandsoperan.se\/en\/helle-solberg-thats-why-we-need-the-instrument-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Helle Solberg: “That’s Why We Need the Instrument Fund”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When Helle Solberg took over as CEO of the Norrlands Opera in the spring of 2024, she faced a clear challenge: to maintain quality and programming despite reduced resources. Norrlandsoperan\u2019s finances have long been eroded because government funding has not kept pace with rising costs. This is a challenge shared by all of the country\u2019s cultural institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Ume\u00e5 is the municipality in Sweden that invests the most in culture, and this is based on a genuine interest in and belief in the importance of culture for society. We have a fantastic selection of performing arts in Ume\u00e5, and the Norrlandsoperan also tours with performances, concerts, and workshops throughout V\u00e4sterbotten. But the strained budget is a huge challenge to our ability to continue delivering world-class performing arts, says Helle Solberg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Norrlands Opera Symphony Orchestra in Puccini’s *Tosca*. Photo: Elin Berge <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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“You’ll be able to see and hear the results of your donation right there on the spot”<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One step toward increasing self-financing is the Norrlandsoperan\u2019s new Instrument Fund, which is now being launched for the general public. Through this fund, individuals and companies have the opportunity to donate money directly toward the purchase of new instruments for the Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra.

\u2013 We have a world-class orchestra that plays on very valuable instruments.
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The Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra on tour with Katarina Barruk and Hild\u00e1 L\u00e4nsman. Photo: Andreas Nilsson <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With about 50 musicians in the orchestra pit, there is a constant need to update the instruments, and this represents a significant expense for the Norrlandsoperan.

\u2013 Through the Norrlandsoperan Instrument Fund, anyone can make a donation\u2014large or small\u2014toward the purchase of instruments so that our musicians can continue to play on the best instruments. All donations go to the Instrument Fund; in other words, you\u2019ll be able to see and hear the results of your donation right there.

Anyone who would like to make a small donation when purchasing a ticket can simply check a box during checkout. If you\u2019d like to make a larger donation, please fill out a form, and the Norrlandsoperan will contact you.

\u2013 We gratefully accept all donations; they help us maintain the high quality of our symphony orchestra. But most importantly, please continue to attend our fantastic performances.
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Text: Jonas Pekkari<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Learn more about the Norrlandsoperan Instrument Fund<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CEO Helle Solberg discusses the Norrlandsoperan Instrument Fund initiative, her lifelong love of classical music, and the opportunities and challenges in the cultural landscape of the future.
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