We’re the World Music Fund (WMF), a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Moscow. WMF is the world’s largest sponsor of live, admission-free classical music programs. All over the world people can enjoy classical music of high quality without having to buy a ticket or belong to an organization in order to gain admittance.

Fund has been founded in 1991 by the private person. A small royalty on the sale of some recorded music is contributed to the Fund by signatory recording companies, and these funds are supplemented by co-sponsoring organizations. There is never an admission charge for WMF festivals, competitions and its performances cannot be used to raise money, sell merchandise, or promote political or religious events.