Patrons of the Festival

Jerzy Buzek

President of the European Parliament:

“This international festival, which provides a platform for the world’s best youth orchestras as well as upcoming artistic talent, and which promotes peaceful cooperation and interaction between peoples and their traditions and cultures, mirrors the central function of the European Parliament. The parliament is known for its commitment to the promotion of youth and cultural diversity, and for this reason it is my great pleasure to bestow upon you the patronage of the European Parliament.”

Klaus Wowereit

Mayor 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.”