Music for Impact – Charity Concert with Stefan Schulzki & Friends

Dec. 2025

The charity concert hosted by the PATRIZIA Foundation at the Ofenhaus in Augsburg was a successful interplay of music, dialogue, and commitment. In a pleasant atmosphere, guests, partners, and supporters came together to experience an evening that offered culturally and substantively valuable inspiration.

A musical program with a special touch

Film composer Stefan Schulzki, known for his impressive soundtracks for productions such as Tatort, Donna Leon, and Wilsberg, created a musical experience together with his band and vocalists Vanessa Spanier and Caroline Stechl that effortlessly transcended genre boundaries. A high-energy crossover program—driven by the idea of Music for Impact.

An evening of insights and real stories

The musical program was accompanied by meaningful insights. Our Chairwoman of the Board, Astrid Gabler, together with representatives from Sonntag & Partner, spoke about their journey to PATRIZIA Child Care Parakou in Benin. They shared their impressions of Parakou, offering a glimpse into the lives of the children there. These so-called "witch children" face challenging conditions, and some have been abandoned. Their everyday lives differ greatly from the opportunities we take for granted.

Their chances for a self-determined future are often very small.At the same time, they spoke of hope, new beginnings, and tangible changes of a safe and loving place where community is lived and where education not only imparts knowledge but creates futures.

Culinary warmth and generous hospitality

A special thank you goes to the Ofenhaus Augsburg, which provided the perfect setting for this special benefit evening with delicious food, heartfelt hospitality, and a warm welcome. Thanks to their generous support, every euro can flow directly into the PATRIZIA Foundation’s worldwide KinderHaus projects.

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A Musical Programme with Lasting Impact

Young musicians from the MiSST programme welcomed guest with an opening performance. Throughout the evening, the students further captivated guests with their performances, including Adoration by Florence Price and selected pieces from The Phantom of the Opera.  

 

 

An Evening of Shared Vision and Personal Stories

In his welcoming speech, Wolfgang Egger talked about the importance of investing in young people and creating opportunities that allow them to thrive — academically, personally and socially. Ambassador Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber delivered a passionate speech on the importance of protecting arts education in the UK, particularly at a time when music and creative subjects continue to face significant cuts within the school system. He spoke movingly about the responsibility to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to creativity, culture and music education.

Chairwoman of the Board Astrid Gabler, together with Board Member James Muir, reflected on their recent visit to one of the programme’s partner schools. James shared how deeply a passionate music teacher had influenced him during his own school years and how this experience continues to shape his belief in the importance of the support in education infrastructure. 

Rachel Landon, CEO MiSST, brought the programme vividly to life through inspiring footage and powerful stories from participating students, offering guests a meaningful glimpse into the daily impact of the initiative.

One of the most moving moments of the evening came from Rain Spiegel-Johnson, a former participant of the programme, who shared her personal journey. She spoke openly about how access to music education has shaped her confidence, supported her personal development, and positively influenced her life path. 

 

PATRIZIA Music Programme 

With the PATRIZIA Music Programme, the PATRIZIA Foundation continues its commitment to educational support and equal opportunities across Europe. The programme was established to provide children and young people from disadvantaged communities in the United Kingdom with access to high-quality music education and to open new pathways for their personal and academic development. In partnership with MiSST, the programme supports schools in Morecambe and Manchester by providing classical musical instruments, professional music tuition and regular performance opportunities. Over the course of three years, the PATRIZIA Foundation is funding 300 instruments, creating long-term access to cultural education and helping young people build brighter futures through the transformative power of music.

 

PATRIZIA Music Programme