The foundation is named after the visionary piano maker, company founder, and patron of music and musicians Carl Bechstein (1853–1900). With his grand and upright pianos, he gave a voice to the pianists of his time—above all Franz Liszt. The purpose of the Carl Bechstein Foundation is to promote piano playing on a broad level. The foundation is particularly committed to the musical development of children and young people.

Top professors, whose students have joined the Berliner Philharmoniker, won prizes at the Queen Elisabeth and other prestigious competitions, will be here! In collaboration with the Berlin-Bechstein Stiftung, Project Zero will host a summer academy in Berlin!