The Stretton Society e.V. is a non-profit organization initiated in 2021 by Stephan Jansen, Maximilian von Schierstädt, and Johannes Freiherr von Salmuth. 

Over the past years the Society has evolved into an international network of philanthropists with industry and cultural leadership backgrounds committed to supporting selected world-class musicians through various forward-thinking platforms.

Co-initiated and orchestrated by the Stretton Violins GmbH, its main mission is to grant extraordinary artists access to rare and exquisite stringed instruments by Antonio Stradivari, Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ and other important violin makers.

In addition, the Stretton Society supports young musicians with outstanding talents through scholarships, the Stretton Excellence Mentorship Program (xMP), to nurture, support, and develop their careers. The Stretton Society preserves and projects culture and heritage into the future by joining the most successful artists of our time with rising talents and presenting classical music to an inspired audience. Members and guests are invited to be part of every aspect of support, experiencing unplugged musical moments and in-depth conversations with Stretton’s protégées in a globally unique and private atmosphere.