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Nov. 2020

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Why CHANGE? This year, Covid-19 has changed many things in our lives – including the work of the foundation. It’s scarcely been possible to implement new projects, and our focus has shifted to helping Kinderhaus facilities in urgent need of support due to the crisis. Therefore, we created our new relief fund. We report in the magazine on how we have already been able to help with Corona Fund Education Healthcare.

The foundation has also changed in other ways, too. It has expanded and adopted a clearer positioning in order to have an even greater impact, enable more children and young adults to receive an education, and thus offer them a valuable opportunity to enjoy a better life in the future. The further development of the foundation brand is already reflected in the name, the logo and our slogan. Angelika Jacobi tells us more about the new brand in an interview.

Living up to your corporate social responsibility can empower a company to change the world. In an interview, Prof. Bodo Schlegelmilch, a CSR expert from the university of Vienna, explains how. You can see how this translates into tangible action with an example of a project being carried out by Funk Group, the CSR partner for our project in India, where we’re working on the construction of a new kindergarten for 100 children.

We are very curious to hear your opinion on the new edition. Please give us your feedback, either by email to info@patrizia.foundation or via our feedback form. 

The foundation team hopes you enjoy reading the new magazine!

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A Musical Programme with Lasting Impact

Young musicians from the MiSST programme welcomed guest with an opening performance.

Throughout the evening, the students further captivated guests with their performances, including Adoration by Florence Price and selected pieces from The Phantom of the Opera.  

An Evening of Shared Vision and Personal Stories

In his welcoming speech, founder Wolfgang Egger talked about the importance of investing in young people and creating opportunities that allow them to thrive — academically, personally and socially. Ambassador Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber delivered a passionate speech on the importance of protecting arts education in the UK, particularly at a time when music and creative subjects continue to face significant cuts within the school system. He spoke movingly about the responsibility to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to creativity, culture and music education.

Chairwoman of the Board Astrid Gabler, together with Board Member James Muir, reflected on their recent visit to one of the programme’s partner schools. James shared how deeply a passionate music teacher had influenced him during his own school years and how this experience continues to shape his belief in the importance of the support in education infrastructure. 

Rachel Landon, CEO MiSST, brought the programme vividly to life through inspiring footage and powerful stories from participating students, offering guests a meaningful glimpse into the daily impact of the initiative.

 

One of the evening’s most memorable moments came from Rain Spiegel-Johnson, a former participant of the programme, who shared her personal story and reflected on the impact music education has had on her life. Growing up in a low-income household, opportunities to take part in extracurricular arts education were often out of reach, leaving her feeling excluded from experiences many others could access. Through MiSST, however, she discovered a creativity and confidence that had long remained hidden.

Speaking about her experience, she described music not only as a form of artistic expression, but also as a powerful sense of belonging:

“Through music, I discovered not only artistry, but the profound feeling of being part of an ensemble so unified, disciplined and unwaveringly beautiful.”

She also emphasized the broader importance of the programme, calling MiSST “an outstanding microcosm for the future of music and the arts in this country.”

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and our Ambassador, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, for the “Thrive Cubed with Music” evening in support of music education in the UK — and for your shared commitment to creating new opportunities for young people through the power of music!

PATRIZIA Music Programme

With the PATRIZIA Music Programme, the PATRIZIA Foundation continues its commitment to educational support and equal opportunities across Europe. The programme was established to provide children and young people from disadvantaged communities in the United Kingdom with access to high-quality music education and to open new pathways for their personal and academic development. In partnership with MiSST, the programme supports schools in Morecambe and Manchester by providing classical musical instruments, professional music tuition and regular performance opportunities. Over the course of three years, the PATRIZIA Foundation is funding 300 instruments, creating long-term access to cultural education and helping young people build brighter futures through the transformative power of music.

PATRIZIA Music Programme