Patera Violins Meet Sponsors

A great instrument for a great talent

Many outstanding young musicians cannot afford the instrument their ability deserves. At the same time there are people who love music and would like to support a talent. I bring them together – personally, discreetly, and with the assurance that the money goes into an instrument that is truly worth its price.

I am a musician →I would like to sponsor →

I read every application myself and introduce every musician personally.

Why Meet Sponsors exists

Talent should not fail for want of an instrument

Prices for fine old string instruments have been rising for years. An instrument that truly does justice to a soloist, an orchestral player or a student often costs more today than a young person can raise alone.

Those who do not come from a wealthy family are held back far too often – in competitions, auditions and on the way into the profession. Meet Sponsors is meant to change that.

For musicians

You play at a high level, but your instrument cannot keep up?

Applications are welcome from aspiring musicians, pre-college and university students, young talents and professional players who cannot afford an instrument of the level they need.

Tell me who you are, what you play and where you want to go. Links to recordings, competition results or a recommendation from your teacher help a great deal.

Applying is free of charge. I only share your profile with a potential sponsor with your express consent. If you are under 18, please complete the application together with a parent.

I am a musician →

For sponsors

Would you like to give a musician a wonderful gift?

I personally introduce you to musicians whose talent I know and whose development I believe in. You decide whom you would like to support.

I make sure your money is well invested: in an instrument whose authenticity, condition and price are right – with a certificate and personally examined by me. The musician tries the instrument thoroughly beforehand.

You may remain anonymous if you wish. And if you like, you can hear your musician at a concert or recital.

I would like to sponsor →

What sponsorship can look like

Loan

You purchase the instrument and lend it to the musician for an agreed period. The instrument remains your property.

Gift

You give the instrument to the musician – a gift that can shape a career.

Partial sponsorship

You cover part of the price; the musician or another sponsor covers the rest.

The details, such as the length of a loan, insurance and care, are agreed individually and in writing for each sponsorship. Please clarify tax questions with your tax adviser.

How it works

Four steps to the right instrument

Application or interest

Musicians apply, sponsors register their interest – both through the form below.

Getting to know each other

I meet both sides personally and introduce musician and sponsor to each other.

The right instrument

I select suitable instruments, check authenticity and condition, and the musician tries them at leisure.

Handover and support

The instrument is handed over in person. I remain the contact for musician and sponsor.

My promise

I only place instruments I stand behind – with verified authenticity, good condition and a fair price.
Musician and sponsor get to know each other before anything is decided.
I make sure that both are happy in the end.

Meet Sponsors

Application or sponsorship interest

Name *Email *

Telephone · optionalPreferred reply

Age *Instrument *

Training and level *

Your current instrument · optionalLinks to recordings · optional

What kind of instrument would you need? *About you *I am under 18 and am completing the application together with a parent.I have read the privacy policy. My profile may only be passed on to third parties with my express consent. Privacy →Dieses Feld frei lassen