Yew branches and ginkgo leaves frame the large bust of St. Beethoven in the garden of the Beethoven House. The mighty ginkgo tree was a gift from a Japanese monk.

Gratitude

The Beethoven-Haus is funded by the state and private donors. Public support, which has played an important role since the founding of the Beethoven-Haus Society, still plays a prominent role today. It is augmented by contributions of companies, banks and numerous foundations.

Patrons

Therefore, we would like to say thank you to all who have recently supported our work with larger contributions.

Public hand
Founders
Patrons
Supporters

Open book with engraved portrait of Elector Maximilian Franz, Beethoven's Bonn employer and patron.

Honorary members

Since its foundation in 1889, the Beethoven-Haus Association has often recognized outstanding musicians and notabilities by awarding them honorary membership.

They include:
Artemis-Quartett, Daniel Barenboim, Rudolf Buchbinder, Luis Gago, Bruno Leonardo Gelber, Luitgard Hartmann, Julius-Wegelersche Familienstiftung, Gewandhaus-Quartett Leipzig, Evgenj Koroliov, György Kurtag, Lewis Lockwood, Melos Quartett, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Natalia Oistrach-Zertsalova, Maurizio Pollini, András Schiff, Peter Serkin, Andreas Staier, Mitsuko Uchida, Tabea Zimmermann

Detail of the diploma certificate designed in 1889 and presented to honorary members.