A highly skilled and passionate leader in the arts specialising in international relationship building between major philanthropists and world-class musicians. Maja is a highly respected expert in fine and rare violins such as Stradivari and clients include art and instrument collectors, family trusts, museums, classical musicians, financial institutions and patrons of the arts. She has access to worldwide artistic and business networks and for her significant contribution to the music industry… Show more A highly skilled and passionate leader in the arts specialising in international relationship building between major philanthropists and world-class musicians. Maja is a highly respected expert in fine and rare violins such as Stradivari and clients include art and instrument collectors, family trusts, museums, classical musicians, financial institutions and patrons of the arts. She has access to worldwide artistic and business networks and for her significant contribution to the music industry she was elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music. With great commitment to arts and education, Maja is a member of Royal Society of Musicians, Royal Philharmonic Society(Circle), Fellow of Royal Society of Arts and supports aspiring musicians and leading professionals with expert advice, mentorship, and international perspectives and connections. She is a lifelong learner herself, always open to broadening her own learning experiences and knowledge exchange, having recently completed courses at Harvard Law School Education and Christie’s. Maja is a member of the London Woman and Wine Club.Maja was a full-scholarship student at the Royal Academy of Music in London, graduating Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours and MA with Distinction. Winner of several scholarships and international awards, she also held the Meaker Fellowship at the Royal Academy of Music. Maja has performed at many prestigious venues including Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall, St James Palace, Wigmore Hall, and Suntory Hall. She was a member of La Mer Trio, and worked with London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, English Baroque Soloists, Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, London Contemporary Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, recorded for BBC Radio 3 and was invited to perform for King Charles III and the Queen Elizabeth II. Show less

The society brings together patrons who own instruments with the rising stars who play them.Owning a fine instrument can be a most rewarding experience both artisticallyand financially. Over the centuries, the performance of violins on the concert platform has been mirrored by their consistent performance as fine investments. A growing market and a diminishing supply have led to a rise in the value of instruments which has put the finest examplesout of the reach of talented… Show more The society brings together patrons who own instruments with the rising stars who play them.Owning a fine instrument can be a most rewarding experience both artisticallyand financially. Over the centuries, the performance of violins on the concert platform has been mirrored by their consistent performance as fine investments. A growing market and a diminishing supply have led to a rise in the value of instruments which has put the finest examplesout of the reach of talented musicians. Subsequently, these players now rely more and more upon the patronage of those who can generously lend fine instruments for their use.J & A Beare and the Beare’s International Violin Society have been successfullyhelping musicians connect with such enlightened patrons. Some of the players who have benefitted from this scheme include Janine Jansen, Vadim Repin, Nigel Kennedy, Lawrence Power, Pekka Kuusisto, Baiba Skride, Kian Soltani, Alma Deutscher, Emmanuel Tjeknavorian, Pablo Ferrández, Alena Baeva, Timothy Ridout, Bruno Philippe, Narek Hakhnazaryan, Yura Lee, the Dover Quartet, Quatuor Ébène, the Shanghai Quartet,theAmatisTrio as well as many other talented musicians.Patrons naturally benefit from the cultural aspects of the Society’s work and hugely enjoy the interaction between themselves, the artist, and the instrument. Typically, sponsors love to frequent the artist’s concerts, socialise with them and follow their careers. In addition to these benefits, patrons can be sure of the quality and maintenance of the instruments on loan. The condition of all instruments is regularly monitored by the Beare’s workshop, who also carry out any restoration or repair work as and when it is needed. The Society can also guarantee to the owner that the insurance for their instruments is covered. Show less

Maja was a full-scholarship student at the Royal Academy of Music in London, graduating BMus with First Class Honours and MA with Distinction. Winner of several scholarships and international awards, she also held the Meaker Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Music. Maja has performed at many prestigious venues including Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall, St James Palace, Wigmore Hall, and Suntory Hall. She is a member of La Mer Trio, she has worked with Philharmonia Orchestra, English Chamber… Show more Maja was a full-scholarship student at the Royal Academy of Music in London, graduating BMus with First Class Honours and MA with Distinction. Winner of several scholarships and international awards, she also held the Meaker Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Music. Maja has performed at many prestigious venues including Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall, St James Palace, Wigmore Hall, and Suntory Hall. She is a member of La Mer Trio, she has worked with Philharmonia Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, English Baroque Soloists, ORR, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, London Contemporary Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, has recorded for BBC Radio 3 and was invited to perform for the Prince of Wales and the Queen. In March 2019 the Royal Academy of Music announced that Maja had been elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM), an honor awarded to former students who have made a significant contribution to the music industry. Show less