The Willem Mengelberg Fonds supports young talents
Financial support for conservatory students in their Master’s
The Willem Mengelberg Fonds was established in 1920 in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Mengelberg as chief-conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Willem Mengelberg (1871-1951) has been particularly important for the Dutch music scene and its reputation abroad. He was the chief-conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for half a century.
Since its foundation, the Willem Mengelberg Fonds has been supporting talented conservatory students in their development into professional musicians for over a century.
You are eligible to apply if you:
- finished your bachelor’s and/or are in your master’s;
- are no older than 28 years old;
- are Dutch and/or are studying or working in the Netherlands;
- have applied for the Willem Mengelberg Fonds not more than once before.
Students that apply for the first time will be given priority. Applications for masterclasses held by the own teacher will not be honoured. Sometimes an exception is made under the condition that a letter of recommendation by the principal of the educational institution is included. Applications to cover study costs will not be honoured.
The closing day is 3 May, 2024
Applications can be filled in via the online application form only. In the form, the guidelines are further described. For more information or questions you can contact José de Haan, educatie@concertgebouworkest.nl.