Goal achieved! Can we go further to make the experience better for everyone?
Dear friends,
We are happy to say that thanks to your efforts, especially those who donated and spread the message to more people, we have reached our goal! Thank you very much for your support and belief in us. We couldn’t have done this without your help! With less than two weeks left, we would like to keep the momentum going - every dollar that you give will further help not only us, but also spread the enjoyment of music to a wider group of people, and enhance the experience for you yourself!:
If we raise up to:
$2500 - We can hold free events in advance of our concerts! These events give a deep dive into the music we perform, our working/collaborating process, etc.
$2700 - We can livestream our concerts, especially this upcoming concert on May 9th 2025! This will enable audiences across the world to witness what we do, and you can experience it from the comfort of your own home.
$3000 - You will raise the fees for our musicians to a more equitable wage, who work very hard in making an unforgettable experience for everyone!
Could you consider helping us by further supporting and spreading the word to push our goal further? Thank you very much in advance!
Best wishes and many thanks,
Tengku Irfan,
Founder and Music Director of Ensemble Fantasque
WHO ARE WE?
Founded by Tengku Irfan, Ensemble Fantasque is a group of musicians in New York committed to performing 20th and 21st century music and underperformed works of earlier centuries. We aim to demystify complex and challenging works to our audiences and make theconcert experience a memorable one.
Ensemble Fantasque’s concerts are not traditional concerts where musicians just play the music in front of an audience. Irfan introduces each of the pieces, creating an interactive experience with the audience. Sometimes, performers play snippets of the music interspersed with Irfan’s commentary before playing the entire work. Through this, everyone can feel the palpable and visceral emotions that these music can convey, regardless whether they are experienced musicians or newcomers to the concert hall. This is unique and different from most concert experiences out there. We believe in the educational value and the impact of these works to audiences of all ages and experience.
WHY SUPPORT US?
While there are music ensembles promoting older music and newer music, our group is different in that we specialize and focus on challenging music, and sharing it with the broader audience. Some of these works fall into obscurity because they may not be easily comprehensible, performed, or have had an unfortunate history of compromised premieres. With your help, we can keep presenting these hidden gems, educate their importance to the public, and share their mental and emotional impact in our lives. Also, we can continue doing exciting programs at affordable ticket prices, allowing more people to experience thethrill and excitement of challenging and complex music.
WHERE WOULD OUR DONATION GO TO?
The money raised will go towards our upcoming concert on May 9 2025, which will cover: - musicians’ fees - venue rental for rehearsals and performance - sheet music rental - recording costs - composer royalties for living composers
If we achieve our goal, this crowdfunding covers all the remaining costs for the current season. In the event we raise more than our goal, the money will be contributed to the upcoming season.
WHY SHOULD WE DONATE NOW?
Your donation will help Ensemble Fantasque provide exciting performances of challenging music in the years to come to people like you. Also, we offer interesting and unique perks to those who contribute to us specially for this crowdfunding! So, don’t miss your chance!
Rewards
Enthusiast
Donate $20.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
You are interested in what we do! We are thankful for your genuine support and you will get a personal thank you note from Irfan.
Contributor
Donate $100.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
For your dedication towards us, you will get a PDF of Irfan’s arrangement of Schoenberg’s Friede auf Erden with Irfan’s score markings, program book mention in upcoming concerts, and a personal thank you note from Irfan.
Neoclassicist
Donate $250.00 or more
Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.
You will get 2 tickets to our upcoming concert on May 9 2025! Plus, everything listed above.
Expressionist
Donate $500.00 or more
Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.
For this special supporter, you will get a recorded audio piano improvisation by Irfan (2-3 minutes) on a theme/melody of your choice! Plus, everything listed above.
Eclecticism
Donate $750.00 or more
Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.
For this serious and ardent supporter, you will get a video of Irfan introducing and analyzing music for the upcoming concert on May 9 2025! Plus, everything listed above.
Fantasque Patron
Donate $1,000.00 or more
Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.
You have a choice between an Ensemble Fantasque Rehearsal observation in-person OR a 1-hour online chat with Irfan via Zoom. Also, you will get a special dedication in our concert on May 9 2025, with a signed program. Plus, everything listed above.
