Stiftung Historische Musik

The Stiftung Historische Musik is a non-profit private foundation based in Saarbrücken. It is dedicated to the promotion of historical music from the Middle Ages to the Bach era and to the dissemination of historically informed performance practice. Its activities include supporting ensembles in long-term projects, regular discussion concerts ("Historische Musik am Staden"), monthly performances of Bach cantatas in Saarbrücken, the publication of scores by Saarland composers (Saarland Edition Historical Music), as well as a CD edition documenting special concerts and compositions. The foundation is also committed to supporting young talent, publications, and the dissemination of musical rhetoric.

The Stiftung Historische Musik promotes Early Music and historically informed performance practice in its diverse manifestations. It supports musicians and ensembles who understand music as the "language of the soul" and seek to look behind the mystery of historical scores. In doing so, it is guided by the principles of musical rhetoric from the Bach era and aims to revive them beyond mere virtuosity.

The foundation's funding programs and projects are aimed at soloists, musicians, and ensembles specializing in historical music (from the Middle Ages to Baroque/Romantic with a regional focus). Also addressed are editors and publishers of historical scores, as well as initiatives that organize conversational concerts and Bach cantata performances in an intimate setting.