Scholarship Program of the Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation (Become a Scholar)
The Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation supports highly gifted soloist talents (violin, viola, cello, double bass) through individually tailored assistance. Applications are accepted year-round and processed promptly; the admission decision is made personally by Anne-Sophie Mutter.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for young, highly talented soloists in the fields of violin, viola, cello, and double bass worldwide through individual assistance—e.g., lessons, provision of instruments, networking, and audition opportunities—to enable a professional solo career.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- not older than 21 years
- pursuing a solo career
- highly gifted in violin, viola, cello, or double bass
Documents required for application
- current links with works by J.S. Bach, W. Mozart, and L. v. Beethoven
- artistic curriculum vitae
- letter of recommendation from the teacher
- current repertoire and concert list
- personal cover letter
Evaluation criteria
- Selection decision personally made by Anne-Sophie Mutter
Description
The Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation offers highly gifted young soloists in the fields of violin, viola, cello, and double bass a unique opportunity for support. Young musicians up to the age of 21 who aspire to a solo career are personally selected by Anne-Sophie Mutter. The decision is based solely on submitted materials – there is no open competition. Applications can be submitted year-round and are reviewed promptly. The aim is to individually strengthen international talents in the classical field and to pave their way to professional status.
The support is precisely tailored to the individual needs and includes, for example, lessons, provision of suitable instruments, networking opportunities with renowned artists, as well as the organization of audition appointments with distinguished conductors. Requirements for an application include, among other things, current links to works by J.S. Bach, W. Mozart, and L. v. Beethoven, an artistic CV, a letter of recommendation from the instructor, a repertoire and concert list, as well as a personal cover letter. Acceptance as a scholarship holder grants access to a network of experienced mentors and enables targeted support for a successful start to an international solo career.
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