As part of the “Thrive Cubed With Music” event, in partnership with MiSST (Music in Secondary Schools Trust) and our Ambassador Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, supporters, partners, friends and young musicians came together in London to celebrate the transformative power of music education. Through personal stories and inspiring conversations, the evening highlighted how access to music can build confidence, create opportunities and open new doors for young people in the UK.
A musical programme with lasting impact
Young musicians from the MiSST programme opened the evening with a musical performance. Later, the students performed, among other pieces, “Adoration” by Florence Price as well as music from The Phantom of the Opera.
An evening of shared visions and personal stories
In his welcome speech, Founder Wolfgang Egger spoke about the importance of investing in young people and creating opportunities that enable them to fulfil their potential academically, personally and socially. Ambassador Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber gave 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 their background, has access to creativity, culture and music education.
Astrid Gabler, Chair of the PATRIZIA Foundation Board, spoke together with Board Member James Muir about their recent visit to one of the programme’s partner schools. James also shared how profoundly a dedicated music teacher had influenced him during his own school years and why supporting education remains particularly important to him today.
Rachel Landon, CEO of MiSST, gave guests an insight into the programme’s work and its impact on everyday life through films and personal stories from students.
One particularly special moment of the evening was the contribution from Rain Spiegel-Johnson, a former participant in the programme. She shared how music education had strengthened her confidence and had a positive influence on her future path.
PATRIZIA Music Programme
Through the PATRIZIA Music Programme, the PATRIZIA Foundation continues its commitment to promoting education and equal opportunities across Europe. The programme was established to give children and young people from disadvantaged communities in the UK access to high-quality music education and to open up new opportunities 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 a period of three years, the PATRIZIA Foundation is funding 300 instruments, creating long-term access to cultural education and helping young people build a better future through the transformative power of music.