New Generation Foundation

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Supporting a new generation of artists, creating work and inspiring audiences.

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 Francis 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.

Board & Founders

THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR VISION

Our board and founders bring extensive experience from the opera and cultural sector, supporting our work and long-term vision.

Francis Parham

Francis Parham

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Roger Granville

Roger Granville

Executive Chairman & Co-Founder
Max Fane

Max Fane

Co-Founder

part of the new Generation Foundation

Vox Medicea

Restoring Florence's rich musical heritage while giving today's musicians a repertoire rooted in the city's extraordinary cultural past.
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New Generation Festival

Bringing world-class opera and ballet to new audiences through breathtaking performances.
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Nouveaux Ballet Russes

bringing together outstanding dancers and multidisciplinary creatives of the highest calibre in pursuit of artistic excellence that transcends boundaries.
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