Baron Arthur Grumiaux Foundation

On 10 December 1987, one year after the passing of the great violinist Arthur Grumiaux, his wife Amanda Webb, along with several close associates, established the Baron Arthur Grumiaux Foundation. Upon Amanda Webb’s death in February 2000, the Foundation became the universal legatee of the Grumiaux couple’s estate.

During his lifetime, Arthur Grumiaux had wished for a foundation to be created by his wife, with the primary objective of upholding the ethical and cultural values he had always expressed through his deeply sensitive and profound musical performances.

Thus, the Grumiaux Foundation, dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of the Belgian Master, aims to perpetuate his work and keep his memory alive. This ensures that his unique and genuine talent, along with his inimitable, transparent, and ethereal sound, continue to illuminate the world of music and serve as unforgettable examples for younger generations.

The Baron Arthur Grumiaux Foundation is committed to fulfilling the wishes of the great violinist, who wanted to support young artists. To achieve this, the Foundation generously loans violins from its collection, which was assembled by Arthur Grumiaux, to young performers. It also grants scholarships for targeted educational projects. The Foundation is equally invested in promoting music and concerts, notably supporting the Arthur Grumiaux International Violin Competition, which is reserved for young violinists aged 21 and younger.

Another cornerstone of its artistic mission, the Arthur Grumiaux Foundation supports its own orchestra, dedicated to offering the public high-level artistic programmes that showcase the young laureates of its violin competition and young soloists from Belgian conservatories.

In addition to its artistic activities, the Grumiaux Foundation manages all the assets bequeathed by Arthur Grumiaux.

Since 2015, the Baron Arthur Grumiaux Foundation has been recognised as a public utility foundation.