Mozart-Stiftung

The Mozart-Stiftung von 1838 zu Frankfurt am Main is a German charitable foundation dedicated to the support of composers. It traces its origins to an initiative of the Frankfurter Liederkranz von 1828 e. V., a Frankfurt male choir, which planned a music festival whose proceeds were to form the foundation's initial capital. The foundation was formally established when its constitution was approved on 12 June 1838. Later, the Frankfurter Kantorei and the Neeber-Schuler-Chor joined as co-founders. According to its constitution, the foundation pursues three main purposes. First, it provides financial support to young scholarship holders for up to two years after they complete their composition studies. Second, it offers material assistance to internationally recognized composers who have demonstrably fallen into hardship through no fault of their own, have reached the age of 60, and are considered of good repute. Third, it grants financial aid to former scholarship holders for the dissemination of their works within three years upon application, provided they can prove they lack the means to do so themselves. Historically, the scholarship amounts have varied: initially 400 Gulden, later 1,800 Goldmark, each awarded for four years. Today, amounts are granted on an individual basis. Among the foundation's founding members was the composer Wilhelm Speyer. Notable composers such as Franz Liszt and Louis Spohr donated their concert proceeds to the cause. Over the years, the foundation has supported numerous composers, some of whom became well known. A jubilee publication marking its 150th anniversary was issued in 1988. The foundation remains active, based in Frankfurt am Main, and maintains an official website.

The Mozart-Stiftung von 1838 zu Frankfurt am Main was established through the efforts of the Frankfurter Liederkranz von 1828 e. V., a male choir society in Frankfurt. The choir had planned a music festival, and the proceeds were intended to create the foundation's capital base. Renowned composers such as Franz Liszt and Louis Spohr contributed their concert earnings to this purpose. The foundation's constitution was approved on 12 June 1838, bringing it into legal existence. Among the founding members was the composer Wilhelm Speyer. Later, the Frankfurter Kantorei and the Neeber-Schuler-Chor joined as co-founders. Initially, the scholarship amounted to 400 Gulden, later 1,800 Goldmark, and was granted for four years each. Over time, the foundation adapted its support to individual cases. It has provided scholarships to a number of composers, some of whom achieved prominence. In 1988, a jubilee publication celebrated the foundation's 150th anniversary. The foundation continues to operate from Frankfurt am Main, fulfilling its constitutional purposes of supporting young composers, aiding established composers in financial distress, and helping former scholarship holders disseminate their works.

• 1988

  150th anniversary celebrated with a jubilee publication.

• 1838

  Constitution approved on 12 June, founding the Mozart-Stiftung.

A historic charitable foundation supporting composers in need and young talent.

Product categories. Composition scholarships · Financial aid for composers in need · Dissemination grants for former scholarship holders

1. 1Mozart-Stiftungde.wikipedia.org
2. 2Mozart-Stiftungwikidata.org