Festival and project support

The Bergesen Foundation

The Bergesen Foundation is a charitable foundation that has been an important contributor to Norwegian art and cultural life since 1975. The purpose of the foundation is to support the implementation of projects which benefit the general public. By supporting projects that combine artistic quality with outreach and community, the foundation has become a key supporter within the fields of culture and humanitarian work across the country.

The Bergen International Festival is grateful to have had Bergesenstiftelsen as a project partner for Mozart’s Requiem on Thursday, 28 May 2025, in Grieghallen, featuring the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and several boys’ choirs from across Norway. Through this collaboration, Bergesenstiftelsen helped to highlight one of the most moving and monumental works in music history.

The Bergesen Foundation