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Six years ago, when The Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation was established, our goals were set high – not simply to distribute an instrument or two to talented young musicians, but to create an organization that would be far-reaching in scope and diversity. With the help of many generous friends,... read more →

In the spirit of the season, you will probably attend concerts of your favorite holiday music, perhaps Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” or Handel’s “Messiah.” As a classical music lover, you will undoubtedly look into the pit or at the stage to marvel at the accomplished musicians whose years of dedication make... read more →

We are delighted to share with you some of the wonderful events happening at the Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation: the beautiful instruments which have joined our collection through donations and loans, as well as the accomplishments of our young artist recipients. We are especially pleased to have this opportunity... read more →

Classical music. It is a centuries old Western art form that boasts names like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven (recognized regularly as among the 30 most influential people of the past millennium). In the United States, we can hear it on the radio, buy CDs and MP3s, buy sheet music, take... read more →