The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation was founded in 2006 by decision of the Council of the Ministers, with the aims of developing and promoting the art of orchestral music, of improving musical life and education in the country, as well as the involvement of society in musical activities.
On 1st January 2007, the Foundation undertook the management of the State Chamber Orchestra and the State Youth Orchestra, (which were renamed Cyprus Symphony Orchestra and Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra respectively) with the aim of further expanding their promotion and activities. In addition, the Foundation, manages the CyYSO Academy of the Youth Orchestra and the Pallas Theatre,
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation is a not for profit organization. The Foundation is managed by a Board of Directors made up of nine (9) members, as follows: (a) All the members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Council of Ministers and are people with a special interest in the field of music and with special knowledge and recognized experience related to the purposes of the Foundation. (b) The Council of Ministers appoints the President of the Foundation. (c) The members of the Board of Directors are formed in a body at the first meeting and elect the Vice President, the Secretary General and the Treasurer.
The main sponsor of the Foundation is the Government, which undertakes all the expenses of the Foundation and the Orchestras. In addition, the Foundation seeks to collaborate with various organizations in order to achieve better profile of its activities, organisation of complex programmes as well as the further advancement of community interactions.
Since its establishment, the Foundation has to a large extent progressed its objectives making its presence felt both with music lovers and wider audiences through concerts, and the educational and outreach programmes it organizes. The Foundation contributes to the evolution of the music education in the country through the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra and its Academy.
Our mission
The Foundation’s mission is to develop and promote the art of orchestral music, to upgrade musical education in our country through its educational programmes and to engage society in musical activities and contribute to socio-economic progress through intercultural dialogue. The Foundation’s mission is regulated by its Founding Statute and the State’s mandate, and it plays a leading role in the fields of music and culture.