The New Generation Foundation

The New Generation Foundation is an independent non-profit based at the Palazzo Corsini al Prato in Florence. The Foundation’s story begins in 2017 with the founding of the New Generation Festival by Frankie Parham, Roger Granville and Maximilian Fane to champion exceptional young performing artists from around the world. Following the Festival’s success and growing international recognition, including the landmark ReGeneration Festival, presented in collaboration with the Uffizi Galleries during the summer of 2020, the Foundation expanded into a year-round cultural institution.

Today, the Foundation comprises four principal branches: the New Generation Festival, Mascarade Opera, Vox Medicea and the Nouveaux Ballets Russes. Together, they advance artistic excellence across disciplines through advanced training, scholarly research and professional performance.

Debut with Swan Lake at the Maggio, March 2027.

A personalised programme for emerging opera singers and répétiteurs, combining artistic development with professional opportunities. Through its network of partner opera houses, festivals, and agencies, Mascarade supports artists as they take their next steps into the international opera profession.

The rediscovery, performance and revival of the Florentine choral tradition, across three strands: research, performance and education. The programme transcribes forgotten manuscripts of sacred polyphony from the archives of Florence and brings them back to live performance. Its education work includes the Florence Choral Course and the Coro di Santo Spirito.

Since 2017, the Festival has brought exceptional emerging artists from across the performing arts to Florence, presenting opera, music, ballet and theatre to new audiences. In June 2027, it celebrates its tenth anniversary.

SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION

Every donation supports the performing arts in Florence: young artists, the creation of new productions and the restoration of Renaissance masterpieces. Friends of the Foundation receive tickets to the concert season, invitations to receptions and behind-the-scenes visits.

Jennifer Cormack, Director of Development — jc@newgenerationfoundation.com