The Stradivari Trust
syndicates help some
of Britain’s finest
musicians
Putting the world’s
finest stringed
instruments into the
hands of exceptional
British Musicians
The Stradivari Trust
supporting a legacy
of fine music played
on fine instruments
Finalists of The Stradivari Trust String Competition 2026 announced!
The semi-final took place on 18 February 2026 at Hughes Hall in Cambridge and we are delighted to announce the finalists, all students at the University of Cambridge
Tara Spencer, violin
Colin Kang, double bass
Tabitha Appel, violin
The final will be on Wednesday 6 May at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Please note this will be an evening event and open to the public, with the winner being announced on the night. Further details coming soon.
40 years of schemes!
The Stradivari Trust has been putting together syndicates that acquire fine instruments for exceptional young professional artists for 40 years, 60 such schemes to date.. The requirement for this is clear: the fine instrument market has been appreciating at around 4-5% over this period but musicians’ incomes haven’t, and anyway no young artist at the start of their performing career can aspire to the tool they need in order to reach their full potential. Our syndicates of Contributors bridge this gap as well as watching their chosen artist flourish and enjoy any growth in value of the instrument over the nominal 20-year term of each scheme.
The limit to the Trust’s work are Contributors’ funds. Hence we are always seeking new Contributors. If this could be you, please contact Dr Sibylle Jackson.
