Purpose and mission

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In accordance with the provisions of Articles 3 and 4 of the Statutes, the purpose and mission of the Gran Teatre del Liceu Foundation are the following:

Article 3
The Foundation's purpose is, in a broad sense, to promote and implement all initiatives that contribute to promoting and enhancing culture and, more specifically, opera, the pursuit of which is historically one of Barcelona's distinguishing features, and which has made the Gran Teatre del Liceu one of the most prestigious centres in the world.

More specifically, the Foundation's purposes are as follows: to contribute to the artistic and cultural development of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, as well as to its funding; to organise and finance the theatre's regular seasons; to promote appreciation of the art of opera in all its forms; to contribute to the composition of operatic works and the training of professionals in the sector; to organise activities and performances of opera, dance and concerts, as well as other cultural events.

It may carry out these activities anywhere; however, in keeping with the meaning of its creation, the usual site for its activities will be the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona.

Article 4
The Foundation's activities in the exercise of its purpose will benefit opera professionals and amateurs. The grants which, in the exercise of its activity, it awards to individuals, will be awarded exclusively on the basis of merit.

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Last revised/updated 28/05/2020