Wide-ranging sponsorship
In the field of culture and science we sponsor a particularly wide range of projects. One aspect is the funding of outstanding research and teaching at the higher education institutions in the city. Our funding focuses on special research projects, endowments for professorships and the technical equipment for scientific work.
An additional aspect is that the promotion of art and culture helps to reinforce Lübeck’s position as a cultural centre in northern Europe. Alongside the major cultural institutions such as the Lübeck Cultural Foundation, Lübeck Theatre, the Lübeck College of Music and the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, which all receive regular funding from the Possehl Foundation, there are many other smaller initiatives that keep culture alive and vibrant in Lübeck and are sponsored by the Foundation.
Funding examples
Youth dance project
Beethoven 3
TanzOrt Nord and Kammerphilharmonie Lübeck aim to make classical music attractive to people today. In "Beethoven 3" the music is combined with classical modern dance and urban dance styles to create a lively and intense production. The youth dance project has created an opportunity for young people to experience theatre, music and art. Children and young people with different social and cultural backgrounds and experiences were immersed in the creative process during an eight-month participatory development phase. They were taught and accompanied by professional artists during workshops and project days. In seven sold-out performances at the Kulturwerft Gollan they inspired the audience with their enthusiasm.
The Schleswig-Holstein
Music Festival
With 120 venues at 71 different locations, the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival is one of the largest regional festivals in Europe and it is based in Lübeck. Classical music can be heard at both established and unusual venues, but pop, jazz, fusion, comedy and readings are also on the programme. The "Music Festivals in the Countryside" combine music and informal get-togethers at the most beautiful country estates in Schleswig-Holstein. Festival orchestras and masterclasses promote young musical talent. The programme has a common theme every year.
The Possehl Foundation is a dependable sponsor of the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. In Lübeck, it supports the Shipyard Summer at the Gollan Cultural Shipyard and the "Outside the Gates" concert series, where festival visitors are invited explore Lübeck off the beaten track with innovative concert formats. The foundation also supports the masterclasses held at the Lübeck College of Music.
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