About Friends of Musique et Vin au Clos Vougeot (FOMV)

Founded in 2018, Friends of Musique et Vin au Clos Vougeot (FOMV) is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting exceptional young musicians around the world. Through generous donations and sponsorships, FOMV helps the next generation of classical artists develop their talent by providing scholarships, instruments, financial support and performance opportunities.

FOMV also provides sponsorship  for the annual Musique et Vin au Clos Vougeot festival in Burgundy, France, which was founded in 2008 by Aubert de Villaine and Bernard Hervet. This festival, which just celebrated its 18th edition in June 2026, is one of the world’s most celebrated festivals where internationally renowned musicians perform alongside emerging artists. It unites enthusiasts of Burgundy wine and classical music in a spirit of friendship and shared passion. 

Fostering a vibrant Franco-American cultural partnership has been central to FOMV’s mission. Through concerts, fundraising events, and collaborations in both the United States and France, FOMV has built a nationwide community of supporters committed to preserving and advancing classical music.

Over the years, FOMV has hosted fundraising galas in New York and San Francisco, featuring exceptional performances by internationally acclaimed musicians alongside extraordinary wines from Burgundy’s most distinguished domaines.

Our Team

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Arvind Sodhani, Bernard Hervet
Daniel Pacthod, David Stout, Doug Barzelay

OFFICERS
Daniel Pacthod (President)
Doug Barzelay (Secretary)
Susan Kempler (Treasurer)
James Finkel (Vice President / Instrument Fund)

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Bertrand de Villaine, Charles Hervet, Mike Hoagland, Michael Katz, Jeff Kovach, Joshua Leuchtenberg, Tamara Leuchtenberg, Amy Ray, Michael Rockefeller, Krishna Tammana
Reid Feldman (Legal Advisor)
David Chan (Artistic Director Emeritus)

SUPPORT STAFF
Ashley Montgomery (Financial Controller & Patron Relations)
Harlan Epstein (Webmaster)

FOMV accepts donations through the PayPal Giving Fund platform, which allows us to receive credit card donations at no additional cost because we have gone through their compliance process for charitable organizations. You do not need a PayPal account to donate.

VISIT FOMV’s GIVING FUND DONATION PAGE

Click the link and choose DONATE, select “share my name and email with this charity” and choose “other” to enter the amount in USD you would like to contribute.

NOTE: DAF Donations must be general grants and cannot be used for event tickets or auction items.