Patrons Enjoy Many Unique Benefits

• The pride of owning a significant and valuable work of art which is a stable investment and the satisfaction of knowing that it would be otherwise unavailable to an exceptional artist.

• Special concerts in your home or the venue of your choice showcasing your artist and instrument—a wonderful way to entertain your friends, family, and business associates.

• Invitations to special Society private events that give you the unique opportunity to network with colleagues at the tops of their fields, world leaders, and major philanthropists.

• The finest care is taken to keep your instruments in excellent condition. All instrument maintenance is handled by the world's foremost restoration expert, John K. Becker, curator of the Society's instrument collection.

• The Society oversees the administration of instrument loans and insurance.

• The Society serves as a liaison between artists and patrons.

• As a patron you will receive:
  • Frequent updates on and direct communication with your artist.
   
  • Bein & Fushi magazine mailed to over 24000 collectors and musicians world-wide featuring a special section covering Society events.
   
  • Recognition of both instrument and patron (if so desired) at all concerts, recordings, and Society publications—patrons may remain anonymous.

Patrons have found their relationship with the Society and the extraordinary young artists that are selected as recipients to be profoundly rewarding.


"I had three grandchildren studying violin and planned to keep the instruments in the family. I realized though that many artists could not afford the tools of their trade; we try to give them a leg up. The instruments inspire the musicians to search for a new, more profound voice.
Then they go out and make recordings and for a few dollars everyone can enjoy these incredible instruments and the music these talented youngsters express." Mary Galvin

"I had been interested in owning a rare instrument for a long time—but I wanted the instrument to be played, not just to be kept in a vault. When I found out about The Stradivari Society, I knew I could accomplish something of value for young violinists. I've been a patron for over six years and I have the satisfaction of knowing that I am benefitting from not only collecting rare instruments but also from hearing them being played by great musicians." Clement Arrison

"I acquired the 'Bagshawe' Stradivari to make it available through The Stradivari Society to Janice Martin. I wanted to help further her career; she is a wonderful musician. Her playing is greater with each concert. It has been immensely satisfying to see her growth as an artist. She is fulfilling every expectation I had for her. As a patron, I have enjoyed seeing many extraordinary performances on the great instruments in the Society's collection. " Joseph Burstein

"I became a patron of the Stradivari Society about six years ago. This was somewhat of an adventure for me. Many years ago, as a young man in college, I became friends with a graduate student whose direct ancestors had been the patrons of Joseph Haydn. Two decades later, pure chance led me into conversation with Lynn Harrell, who then was playing on a cello passed to him by Jacqueline Du Pre. He explained that fine concert string instruments are so overwhelmingly expensive that in general, artists cannot really afford to acquire them without some form of patronage.

After another decade, I wanted (and was able) to do something beneficial for someone. It so happened that my children were studying violin, and my wife wanted me to think about buying a violin for future use by one or more of our children. They were not ready yet for a concert instrument, but the opportunity presented itself to help a deserving violinist by acquiring and lending a fine instrument. I recalled what I had learned from Messrs. Hozard-Esterhazy and Harrell about the great need for patronage, ascertained that investing in a fine musical instrument would be a relatively safe diversification of assets, and of course considered the urging of my wife, albeit due to a different agenda.

From the relationship with The Stradivari Society® and my recipient violinists, I have greatly enjoyed meeting some other patrons and hearing several fine virtuosi in forums that I would never otherwise be able to enjoy. I have been privileged to come to know and help two exceptional violinists thus far, and through them I have not only heard music played at the uppermost caliber, but also I have learned about the world that artists live in and the problems they must confront. The concerts which I have been able to host, as a benefit of being a patron, have been wonderfully received by my various audiences—family, friends, neighbors, clients, and church, and I am edified in being able to provide for this. Additionally, my continued friendship and dialogues with Messrs. Bein and Fushi have been yet another fascination." Edward Manzo  

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