Stretton
Society

Stretton Society

Welcome to Stretton

The Stretton Society e.V. is a non-profit organization initiated in 2021 by Stephan Jansen, Maximilian von Schierstädt, and Johannes Freiherr von Salmuth. 

 

Over the past years the Society has evolved into an international network of philanthropists with industry and cultural leadership backgrounds committed to supporting selected world-class musicians through various forward-thinking platforms.

Co-initiated and orchestrated by the Stretton Violins GmbH, its main mission is to grant extraordinary artists access to rare and exquisite stringed instruments by Antonio Stradivari, Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ and other important violin makers.

In addition, the Stretton Society supports young musicians with outstanding talents through scholarships, the Stretton xMP mentorship program, to nurture, support, and develop their careers. The Stretton Society preserves and projects culture and heritage into the future by joining the most successful artists of our time with rising talents and presenting classical music to an inspired audience. Members and guests are invited to be part of every aspect of support, experiencing unplugged musical moments and in-depth conversations with Stretton’s protégées in a globally unique and private atmosphere.

What an incredible journey—since its founding in 2021, the Stretton Society has been able to grant more than 30 outstanding artists rare and exquisite stringed instruments.

H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein
Honorary Board Member of the Stretton Society

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“For its efforts, the Stretton Society has been awarded with the European Culture Award in 2024”

We are delighted to announce that the Stretton Society has been awarded the European Cultural Award 2024 in the Initiative Award category. We have humbly and gratefully accepted this honor, as it highlights and acknowledges our dedication to supporting artists and their growth.

During the award ceremony, Benjamin Kruithof captivated the audience with a performance on a Bartolomeo Cristofori cello from 1710, accompanied by the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra. This exquisite instrument, generously loaned by a member of the Stretton Society, underscores our commitment to enabling artistry at the highest level.