The mission of the Fonds de dotation du Centre de musique baroque de Versailles is to pass on and share the Baroque heritage with the public and to support young talents.
As the home of the French Baroque, the CMBV has been committed to support since 1987 both artists and researchers who bring the repertoire to life, as well as guiding diverse audiences in the discovery of this exceptional musical heritage.
The Fonds de dotation du Centre de musique baroque de Versailles brings together individual patrons and companies who share its values of transmission, intergenerational philanthropy and to promote better and wider access to culture, in three main areas:
- Supporting young baroque talents and audiences, by appealing to the generosity of patrons to award scholarships to the CMBV's Chantres and Chantresses, as well as providing the necessary support for large-scale productions such as the Grands Motets by Nicolas Bernier (1664-1734) at the Chapelle Royale at the Château de Versailles by Sébastien Daucé, an internationally renowned conductor
- Enhancing the CMBV's heritage collections to offer young artists more resources, by developing the range of instruments available to musicians and ensembles, by creating new stage costumes for the Pages and the Chantres de la Maîtrise du CMBV, and by publishing new scores that will contribute to the discovery and diffusion of this heritage.
- Creating a venue at the Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs, the home of French Baroque music, by providing the CMBV's future auditorium with a first-rate collection of instruments (harpsichords, pianofortes, organs, flutes), both historical and built by the world's leading makers - including the purchase of the oldest French harpsichord in playing condition!
Support the Fonds de dotation du Centre de musique baroque and help to pass on and share french baroque music.
You’re a French taxpayer, a donation to the Fonds de dotation du CMBV allow you to benefit from a tax reduction on the income tax (IRPP) up to 66% of the amount of the donation, up to a maximum of 20% of taxable income.
You’re a company, a donation to the Fonds de dotation du CMBV allow you to benefit from a tax reduction on the corporation tax up to 60% of the amount of the donation, up to a limit of 0.5% of turnover.
The Fonds de dotation du CMBV is eligible to receive bequests, notarized donations and life insurance.
