Patrons of the Festival

Martin Schulz

President of the European Parliament

"The European Parliament welcomes this international festival very much, and has regularly taken on its patronage during past years. Music can reach people beyond borders and contributes to the building of bridges between cultures. In this spirit, it is my great pleasure to bestow the Patronage of the European Parliament upon the 2012 Young Euro Classic Festival once again."

Androulla Vassiliou

Member of the European Commission

"Young Euro Classic is more than just a festival. It is an exemplary initiative promoting European understanding. It emanates such joy, vivacity and enthusiasm each and every summer, we couldn't hope for a better calling card for Europe."

Klaus Wowereit

The Mayor of the City of Berlin

"Inspiring concerts, high-quality musicianship, enthusiastic audiences, and the opportunity to see and hear young talents from around the world – that is the mix that has made this festival so very unique."

Patrons China

Dr. Guido Westerwelle

Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany

“The Young Euro Classic Festival Orchestra Germany-China is a showpiece of cultural exchange that captures peoples’ imagination. Its success shows how high-calibre musical cooperation contributes to the process of building bridges between our cultures.”

Yang Jiechi

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China

“I am certain this concert tour [by the Young Euro Classic Festival Orchestra China – Germany] will not only bring great musical pleasure to the people of China and Germany, but will also further bolster the friendship between the two nations as well as bringing new and added dynamism to the healthy and sustainable development of Chinese-German relations.”