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Our Supporters
We are immensely grateful to our community of Supporters, whose vital contributions enable us to offer an extraordinary and life-changing experience for brilliant young musicians from across the world. The 2025 competition attracted over 170 entries with 60 competitors chosen to perform live before an audience of hundreds in person and ov
We are immensely grateful to our community of Supporters, whose vital contributions enable us to offer an extraordinary and life-changing experience for brilliant young musicians from across the world. The 2025 competition attracted over 170 entries with 60 competitors chosen to perform live before an audience of hundreds in person and over ½ million online. Over 95 events took place during the competition week, including master classes, workshops and ensemble sessions for all ages and levels, world-class concerts, boutique luthier and instrument tasting sessions, talks, competition rounds, sessions for teachers, amateurs, world premieres and opportunities for hundreds of gifted young musicians to learn from some of the worlds finest players.
In addition to the triennial event we run an annual series of events and outreach initiatives including Viola Days in different venues across the country targeted at amateurs, schools and universities; a specialist viola and also adult chamber music course is planned and activities highlighting the talents of Competition participants, all
In addition to the triennial event we run an annual series of events and outreach initiatives including Viola Days in different venues across the country targeted at amateurs, schools and universities; a specialist viola and also adult chamber music course is planned and activities highlighting the talents of Competition participants, all the while promoting the viola’s significance in classical music.
Your support inspires us, sustains us, and helps us to realise our commitment to providing innovative and life-changing opportunities for young and aspiring musicians.
“The Tertis and Aronowitz Competitions transform the career trajectories and futures of brilliant young musicians across the world. These triennial competitions and festival. Together with our other world-class events, celebrate two legendary British champions of the instrument and spotlight the viola’s position at the very heart of musical performance”
Dr Louise Lansdown, Executive Artistic Director
Make a Gift
Support for the Tertis Aronowitz Viola Competition is vital and appreciated in all forms—individual, corporate, or otherwise. Donations help sustain and grow the Competition, support young musicians, and celebrate the viola. Contributions can be made as one-off or monthly gifts, fund a competitor’s participation, sponsor events, or name a prize. For details, contact admin@tertisaronowitz.co.uk. The Competition is a registered charity and company in England and Wales.
Use the form below to find out more.
Become a Patron
Our Patrons are the Tertis Aronowitz Viola Competition’s leading supporters, providing essential backing for our long-term impact and innovation. With an annual gift from £1,000, you’ll help us transform the lives of young musicians through our year-round activities and triennial competition.
Tertis / Aronowitz is the UK’s only ongoing international viola event and the only registered charity dedicated solely to advancing the viola. At the heart of our mission is the belief that the future of classical music depends on nurturing not just violists, but also the makers, teachers, composers, and researchers who support them.
As a Patron, you’ll be part of a close-knit community with access to exclusive events and direct connections with our artists and prize winners.
TAIVC is a registered charity and company in England and Wales (Charity No. 1207517, Company No. 15147496).
Use the form below to view Patron Levels and register to Become a Patron.
Our Gold Patrons are Tertis Aronowitz Viola Competitions lead benefactors, whose foundational support forms the bedrock of our organisation’s sustainability, resilience, and innovation. With an annual donation of £10,000 or more, our Gold Patrons sit right at the heart of our community. We enjoy working closely with individual Gold Patrons to understand which areas of our work most inspire them, crafting unique experiences to recognise their gift – from private invitations to observe our creative process, to special access and opportunities to meet our artistic and education team.
Gold Patrons often choose to direct their giving to a specific area of our work; recent bespoke areas of support have included sponsoring prizes, specific artists, commissions, private concerts and core running costs.
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