Artists take center stage
Supporting extraordinary talents is our top priority. The testimonials of our initiative are celebrated musicians and prominent figures in the world of music.
“Music is the language of the soul. Give an outstanding musician the opportunity to inspire us with an extraordinary string instrument.”
Simone Young
Conductor
“Congratulations for investing in great musical instruments and making them available for musicians.”
Yo-Yo Ma
Cellist
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“Thanks to the 'Sleeping Beauty' Stradivari lent to me, I am able to pursue my own unique path in sound concepts and sound development, growing together with this sound into a unified whole.”
Isabelle Faust
Violinist
“The Merito String Quartet Award became the most reliable indicator of the best string quartets of the younger generation.”
Matthias Naske
Intendant - Wiener Konzerthaus
“Playing a string instrument of the highest quality is not merely a luxury for professional musicians. Institutions like Merito help ensure that artists have access to the finest instruments, allowing them to give their art a truly personal voice.”
Julia Hagen
Cellist
“The Merito String Instruments Trust is an enormously important initiative that helps musicians find their dream sound and has also helped me during a very important phase of my life, allowing me to play an absolutely crucial instrument. I will be forever grateful!”
Kian Soltani
Cellist
“Music and art connect people, further passion, and inspire. Merito String Instruments Trust enables aspiring musicians to achieve their artistic potential with the help of historical string instruments. I am grateful that this path is also open to our graduates.”
Ulrike Sych
Rector of mdw - Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien
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“Having the opportunity to play such a unique instrument is a great gift! A heartfelt thank you to Merito String Instruments Trust for lending these historically significant treasures to us musicians.”
Matthias Honeck
Violinist