Friends and Sponsors

CULTURE NEEDS FRIENDS!
For more than 50 years, the "Freunde der Kölner Oper e.V." have been closely associated with the Cologne Opera. Thanks to their commitment to the "International Opera Studio of the Cologne Opera", more than 250 young artists have been supported to date, a number of whom, such as the soprano Anne Schwanewilms or the bass-baritone Samuel Youn, are enjoying great international success.

Further information on the Verein der Freunde der Kölner Oper can be found here:
www.opernfreunde-koeln.de

The Cologne Opera Board of Trustees was founded in 2017 with the aim of sustainably promoting cultural life in Cologne with regional and international appeal. In addition to supporting various Cologne Opera productions, the Board of Trustees finances, among other things, the ticket prices for children whose families could not afford to attend the opera. Furthermore, the Board of Trustees supports extraordinary projects, such as the streaming offer of the Cologne Opera in times of pandemic or the newly established Opera-Air at the Tanzbrunnen.

Since the founding of the Cologne Children's Opera in 1996, the Friends of the Children's Opera have supported the projects of the Children's Opera with the aim of enabling children to participate in culture.

You can find all information about the Cologne Children's Opera Association here!

The DOK is an association of 13 opera houses in German-speaking countries and 3 associated member theatres in London, Milan and Paris. Twice a year, the DOK meets to exchange views on current issues and challenges. Its aim is to strengthen and further develop the opera business in the entire German-speaking region and beyond. Furthermore, the member theatres of the DOK are committed to the preservation and future viability of opera as an art form as part of the indispensable values of European culture.

Further information can be found at:
www.komische-oper-berlin.de/entdecken/deutschsprachige-opernkonferenz

Timeless elegance, tradition and innovation have characterised the Excelsior Hotel Ernst for more than almost 160 years. In 1863, Carl Ernst, the "Royal Court Restaurateur at the Central Station", built today's Grand Hotel. To this day, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst is considered the social centre of the Rhineland - the only member of the Leading Hotels of the World in Cologne and a member of the Selection of German Luxury Hotels. The hotel's philosophy "Your individuality is our strength" is passionately demonstrated by the 190 employees.

www.excelsiorhotelernst.com

In November 2018, the Children's Opera Cologne was awarded the title UNICEF Sponsor Cologne by UNICEF. This marked the start of a cooperation between the Cologne Children's Opera and UNICEF with the aim of raising awareness for children's rights and developing joint campaigns for children in Cologne. The extensive cultural and theatrical educational work of the Cologne Children's Opera, the oldest children's opera in Europe, plays a central role in the partnership.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, excerpts of which were read out by children from the Henry Ford Secondary School during performances of the children's opera, is the fundamental basis of the long-term cooperation with UNICEF.

Detailed information on UNICEF and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child can be found here!

For over 60 years, the theatre community has offered subscriptions that will inspire and seduce you. Our wide range of offers stands for first-class service and the highest quality.

Join us, experience works by great composers and authors, and take a foray with us through Cologne's cultural landscape. Your suitable subscription is waiting for you!

You will find all information at:
www.theatergemeinde-koeln.de

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All information can be found at:
www.volksbuehne.de

Under the motto "Partnership for more culture", WDR 3 works closely with selected theatres, concert halls, museums and cultural organisations in North Rhine-Westphalia. The network is one of the most active cultural networks in Germany.

You can find more information here:
www.kulturpartner.net