The NeemranaMusic Foundation
A recognised Charitable Trust founded in 2004 by Francis WacziargPromoting Western classical music and cultural exchange between East and WestFrancis Wacziarg began his career in India as a French diplomat in 1970 and remained deeply involved in heritage and the artsCo-founder of Neemrana Hotels, founder-member of INTACH and the India Foundation for the Arts, Francis Wacziarg became an Indian citizen in 1990He believed India’s monuments and remarkable local talent made the country a natural destination for operaTraining Indian singers to international standards through choirs, scholarships and the Neemrana Music AcademyThe Neemrana Music Academy was established in 2018, while annual scholarships help young Indian artists pursue studies abroadOpera training culminates in major performances acclaimed by audiences across IndiaThe Foundation is headed by Ms. Aude Priya WacziargThe only local institution dedicated to training Indian opera talent with Indian soloistsOpera productions include Le Fakir of Benares (2002), La Traviata (2009), Don Pasquale (2012), Romeo et Juliette (2014), The Republic of Love (2018), La Vie Parisienne (2023) and The Magic Flute (2025)

Music as a tool
for development.

The Neemrana Music Foundation creates education initiatives that use musical training to build confidence, professional opportunity and lasting social participation.

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A violin teacher guiding a young student’s bow technique
Development · Education · Music

Initiatives of The Neemrana Music Foundation for development and education, eligible for CSR support.

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Initiative 01

Violin for
young learners.

Started in April 2018, the programme provides three violins and free weekly classes with Tomasz Pajak to young students from underserved communities.

Merit-based ABRSM examinations create a structured five-to-seven-year pathway towards qualifications that can support future employment as music teachers in public schools.

Three violins$50 per instrument
Violin teacher₹28,000 per month
ABRSM examinations₹2,700–₹8,400 per student
First-year programme cost₹5.5 lakh
Includes the initial
purchase of violins

Visually impaired
women’s choir.

The Neemrana Music Foundation provides free voice sessions to the NAB India Centre for Blind Women & Disability Studies, creating a consistent space for vocal development, ensemble learning and performance.

Voice coach₹2,500 weekly · four sessions monthly
Choir conductor₹2,500 weekly
Performance preparation10 additional sessions before shows
Annual programme cost₹3.5 lakh
A sketch of a current NAB India vocal training session supported by The Neemrana Music Foundation
NAB India · Vocal sessions

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