Yayasan Musik Sastra Indonesia was founded on February 10th, 2009 by (in alphabetical order) :
Mrs. Pia Alisjahbana
Mr. Chendra Panatan
Mr. Dedi Panigoro
Ananda Sukarlan.

The board of directors are the following :
Ms. Karina Suklan
Mrs. Karini Nugroho
Mrs. Putu Swasti
Mrs. Dewi H. Gadjahmada .

The aim of this foundation is to help young people, whose parents/family are not so well-off, to have access to classical music and its education, including playing an instrument. We also endeavor to activate the Indonesian classical music scene, by giving support to Indonesian young musicians and form a strong identity of Indonesian classical music so that in the future we can be proud of it, and introduce it to the whole world. It is NOT our aim to convert as many people of the young generations to become musicians ; but to introduce music to their lives, since we believe that music enriches our lives and therefore it would reduce criminality, make people more creative, intelligent and balance both sides of the brain. So, we welcome your contribution and participation in whatever things you can give : old musical instruments, classical music recordings, scores, sponsorship and anything else you can think of. Together we can make the world a better place !

Starting from May 1st this year (2011), YMSI is proud to have Mesty Ariotedjo as our spokeswoman and ambassador. Mesty is a very talented young lady, whose abundant love for music, life and people is such that it is contageous. She combines it with her love with the world of health & medicine which is her professional occupation, and is hoping that those two worlds would meet and support each other. She is also genuinely passionate for spreading classical music to as many people as possible, and therefore we are honoured to have her as our ambassador, partner and friend in reaching our goals to make Indonesia a better nation through classical music.

Should you have any inquiries, please email to admin

Yayasan Musik Sastra Indonesia (Indonesian Classical Music Foundation)
Ananda Sukarlan Center for Music & Dance
ITC Fatmawati,
Jl. RS Fatmawati, Kompleks Duta Mas Blok A1 no. 11,
Jakarta 12150 .