VIYAF supports young artistic talent through prestige stages, professional training and verified outcomes — while the Two-Signature Rule, KYC/AML, GDPR and child-protection mechanisms keep donations and project execution traceable, verifiable and sustainable.
In the World Capital of Music, young global arts leaders rise.
Authentic photograph · Goldener Saal, Musikverein Wien · VIYAF concert © VIYAF
What donors and partners can verify.
Performance and exchange platforms in Vienna and across Europe — subject to current scheduling and project plans.
Programmes, certificates where applicable, media records, mentor summaries and archive numbers, subject to project type.
Donation documents, written acknowledgements of funds received, budget and execution archives, interim reports and annual disclosure parameters.
Registered in the Austrian commercial register (Firmenbuch) under FN 653499 d, Handelsgericht Wien. Anyone may obtain an official excerpt through Austrian channels.
All formal external legal acts and commitments follow the Two-Signature Rule — signed jointly by two board members. No individual can commit the Foundation alone.
International compliance standards apply across the entire cross-border workflow.
Acknowledgement may be public or anonymous, according to each donor's preference and privacy needs.
VIYAF is a Privatstiftung established and registered under Austria's Private Foundation Act (PSG). It pursues charitable purposes under its statutes and distributes no dividends; available funds and surpluses serve the charitable purpose.
| Legal name | Wiener Internationale Jugendkunstentwicklung PrivatstiftungVienna International Youth Arts Development Foundation (VIYAF) |
|---|---|
| Legal form | Privatstiftung (Austrian private foundation · non-profit) |
| Registration | FN 653499 dCourt of registration: Handelsgericht Wien |
| Registered address | Schweidlgasse 30/2/56, 1020 Vienna, Austria |
| Foundation capital | EUR 70,000 (net after tax, fully paid in) |
| Representation | Two board members sign jointly (Two-Signature Rule) |
| Purpose | Support young musical and artistic talent; promote international cultural exchange and innovative arts projects; organise training, competitions and masterclassesAncillary asset management safeguards long-term charitable purposes |
VIYAF is an independent Privatstiftung established under Austrian law. Where required for a project, the Foundation may engage qualified external delivery partners under separate written agreements. Such engagements are subject to applicable board approval, conflict-of-interest, arm's-length and documentation requirements. Meta Management GmbH is a legally separate commercial entity and is not a subsidiary of VIYAF.
In Vienna, the World Capital of Music, VIYAF builds a credible bridge between young artistic talent and the international stage — allowing music, culture and peace to resonate across borders.
External legal acts and formal commitments follow the statutes and registration information: two board members sign jointly. Board membership and representation authority follow the public Firmenbuch record.
Strategy, budget and risk governance; tiered approval of material matters.
Selection and assessment by conductors, performers, composers and producers.
Artistic direction advice. Honorary · voluntary · no signing authority.
KYC/AML, GDPR, child protection, COI recusal and risk control.
A pianist, composer and educator based in Vienna, she trained in Poland, the United States (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) and Austria, and taught for many years at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw), where she obtained her Habilitation. She has appeared on leading European stages, including the Goldener Saal of the Vienna Musikverein, and her recordings and publications have earned high professional recognition.
She has received national honours from Austria — including the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art — and from Poland. As a long-standing mdw educator and VIYAF board member, she brings stage standards, academic judgement and institutional credibility to the Foundation.
Public summary biography · Portrait © Julia Ostroverkhova
VIYAF Summer Academy (in preparation; details are published once agreements are signed); masterclasses, mentorship and cooperation with partner institutions and professional systems.
"VIYAF Recommended Artist" stage programme (concerto / recital / residency) and the Vienna Youth Arts Gala (competition · showcase · awards).
Silk Road Voices Week — China–Europe Youth Culture Week across Vienna and European cities.
Subject to law and compliance review: content production, copyright licensing, digital distribution and institutional partnerships that amplify charitable investment and long-term impact.
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Launch phase (2025–2026): Vienna. Expansion (2027–2028): Hamburg direction and multi-city cooperation. Core 2026 milestones are under advancement and scheduling discussion; final confirmation is subject to venue contracts, official organiser releases and written documents.
Piano concerto performances (15:30 Uhr). Chamber, recital & concerto evenings on 3 and 16 August in the Brahms-Saal (19:30). Charity Art Night reception in the Gläserner Saal on 16 August — by personal invitation.
Vienna Chapter
Training base + symphonic production line + city linkage, supporting replicable and controlled delivery for the Vienna and Berlin chapters.
Talent Pipeline
Berlin Chapter flagship anchor (20:00).
Berlin Chapter · Flagship Anchor
Berlin rehearsals extending to Hamburg performances; Academy / Workshop / youth project system; advancing 1–2 soloists into an orchestra's 2027/28 season. Subject to cooperation and scheduling.
Programmes, artists, dates and venues reflect the current planning basis and are subject to official announcements and signed documents.
Current public dates of the VIYAF Virtuosi series in Vienna and Berlin. Concert tickets are available exclusively through the official channels of the Musikverein Wien and the Berliner Symphoniker; the reception is by personal invitation. Past events are removed from this list automatically.
Chamber, recital & concerto evening with young artists and ensemble.
Tickets & details — Musikverein Wien ↗Piano concerto matinée with the Filarmonica Arad, conducted by Martin Braun.
Tickets & details — Musikverein Wien ↗Piano concerto matinée with the Filarmonica Arad, conducted by Martin Braun.
Tickets & details — Musikverein Wien ↗Solo recital evening — programme to be announced.
Tickets & details — Musikverein Wien ↗VIP reception following the Golden Hall concert. Admission from 18:15 · dress code festive / cocktail.
By personal invitation onlyFour piano concertos in one evening — works by Beethoven, Brahms and more. Berliner Symphoniker, conducted by Martin Braun.
Tickets & details — Berliner Symphoniker ↗Dates, times and programmes follow the official listings of the Musikverein Wien and the Berliner Symphoniker and remain subject to official announcements.
Not a one-off event, but a verifiable pathway. All stage opportunities are subject to professional assessment, child protection and scheduling feasibility.
An honorary title aligned with VIYAF's values and public-benefit advocacy, with community identity and invited stage opportunities.
Selected or invited into VIYAF's mentorship, touring and residency development, with responsibilities in performance, education outreach and exchange.
VIYAF's highest professional honour, representing the Foundation on key stages and in cultural diplomacy contexts; valid long-term.
Repertoire and portfolio review | mentor matching | learning and project planning
Performance and production filing | recording / publication plan where applicable | media and video archiving
Advanced Fellow development or Laureate stage | complete submission-ready materials package
Deliverables (by project type): certificates where applicable | programmes/media records | publication or release numbers | mentor endorsements | video archives. Admission decisions remain with each institution.
Public support levels are deliberately simple. Final terms follow the signed Donation Agreement and related documents; detailed project material is shared with prospective donors in structured conversations.
| Level | Suggested amount | Public recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Supporter | €1,000+ | Annual impact briefing; acknowledgement public or anonymous |
| Patron | €10,000+ | Project updates; annual outcomes communication; measured acknowledgement |
| Project Partner | €50,000+ | Dedicated project budget and outcome reporting; naming subject to separate compliance review |
| Legacy Partner | Private conversation | Multi-year support or long-term capital; structured individually after due diligence |
Donations are voluntary, gratuitous and irrevocable, and confer no investment return, profit share, income right, equity, debt claim, governance right or beneficiary distribution right. Donors may suggest a field or project direction, but do not purchase admission, titles, performance slots or other personal outcomes; scholarships and young-artist support are determined through an independent professional process and conflict review.
Donations, sponsorship and program service fees use separate contracts, accounts, accounting bases and disclosures.
Donation Agreement / Impact Agreement. Supports young arts, scholarships, masterclasses and public-benefit projects. No investment return or income rights; tickets, dinners or other consideration are separated at fair value.
Sponsoring Agreement / Commercial Cooperation Agreement. Brand exposure, joint communications, client events and ESG/CSR content; commercial invoice, no donation acknowledgement. Meta Management GmbH is a legally separate commercial entity and is not a subsidiary of VIYAF.
Program Participation Agreement. Student participation, masterclasses, travel, teaching rehearsals and competition training — a commercial service fee, not a VIYAF donation.
VIYAF accepts cross-border support only where permitted by applicable law. No person or entity in Mainland China is authorised to collect donations on behalf of VIYAF, and VIYAF does not accept funds through personal accounts or consumer payment apps. VIYAF does not solicit donations within Mainland China.
No renderings — authentic imagery from VIYAF events.
Image use follows GDPR and child-protection procedures · © VIYAF
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Foundation profile, governance and compliance documents and current project material — sent by email on request, current-version basis.
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