Music for the future
Since 1953, Finlandia Foundation has believed in the power of music to transform, connect, and inspire.
We are proud to continue that tradition with the launch of the Esa-Pekka Salonen Music Scholarship Fund, established with our second musical patron, Esa-Pekka Salonen.
Our first patron, Jean Sibelius, represents the enduring legacy of Finnish music; Maestro Salonen represents its future. Together, these legacies frame our vision forward—supporting a new generation of musicians whose bold ideas, creativity, and cultural exchange will shape the evolving sound of tomorrow.
Join Our Cause
We invite you to help
bring this vision to life.
Why give?
Cultural Exchange and
Educational Access
Connecting Finnish and American musicians across land and sea.
Who benefits?
Emerging Artists
Emerging musicians studying at leading institutions
in Finland or the United States who are pursuing
bold innovation in music.
The Impact We Make
Music is in our DNA. From Sibelius to Salonen, we have always believed that art has the power to bridge, unite and move humanity forward.
Inspired by the career and values of Maestro Esa-Pekka Salonen, the fund reflects a belief that music has the power to connect cultures, inspire new ideas, and move society forward. It builds on Finlandia Foundation National’s long-standing tradition of investing in students in the arts, humanities, and sciences.
Through this scholarship, Finlandia Foundation continues its mission of strengthening ties between Finland and the United States while supporting the next generation of musical leaders.
Grateful for Our Cornerstone Contributor
In this interview, Marion Sundquist shares the story behind a remarkable act of generosity that is helping shape the future of music through Finlandia Foundation National.
Together with her late husband, George Sundquist, Marion established a fund dedicated to supporting the fine arts. Following George’s passing, the Sundquist family chose to direct those resources toward the newly established Esa-Pekka Salonen Music Scholarship Fund, creating one of the foundational gifts that will help launch this important initiative.
Capturing the Magic
