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The Cor Jove of the Orfeó Català performing at the Palau de la Música Catalana / © Toni Bofill
- Endesa is supporting the Cor Jove (youth choir) of the Orfeó Català, a choir of around sixty singers who receive training and opportunities for musical growth.
- Following six years of successfully driving the Palau Digital project and bringing music into thousands of homes, the company is now taking its collaboration with the Palau de la Música Catalana a step further by backing young talent.
- Projects such as the new skylight lighting and the supply of 100% renewable energy strengthen their shared environmental commitment.
Endesa is moving forward with its commitment to culture and emerging talent, beginning a new chapter of collaboration with the Palau de la Música Catalana focused on supporting the Cor Jove of the Orfeó Català. This new line of sponsorship follows the successful conclusion of six years supporting Palau Digital —an online platform that has made concerts and musical content accessible to more than 100,000 households— and ten years as a sponsor of the Palau de la Música Catalana.
Endesa embraces culture as a driver of social cohesion and progress. This vision is now embodied in its support for the Cor Jove, a choir made up of 59 young people between 16 and 25 who represent the future of Catalan choral music. Endesa’s sponsorship strengthens their musical training, fosters cultural exchange, and promotes their personal and artistic development.
After a decade of collaboration focused on digitalisation and cultural accessibility, Endesa is taking its commitment to the Palau de la Música Catalana one step further. The Palau Digital project, launched in 2019, was a pioneering initiative that brought music to more than 100,000 households, with 149 musical programmes and nearly 367,000 views.
Commitment to emerging talent
Endesa’s support for the Cor Jove is part of a broader strategy to foster emerging talent in the cultural sphere. This approach is also reflected in initiatives such as Endesa Play, the competition for young musical talents that, in its first edition, featured 441 soloists and groups from across Spain. This project, which combines music and sports through the Liga Endesa, seeks to give visibility to artists who represent the future of our musical scene. Support for the Cor Jove is thus a natural continuation of this commitment to the new creative generations.
At the signing ceremony for the renewal of the agreement, Joaquim Uriach, president of the Orfeó Català-Palau de la Música Catalana Foundation, emphasised: ‘Endesa, as a sponsor, is a travelling companion that allows us to bring music and culture to everyone —and to do so in a sustainable way.’
Enric Brazís, director of Endesa in Catalonia, stated: ‘We believe in the transformative power of culture and in the talent of young people. That’s why we’re especially excited to begin this new stage alongside the Cor Jove, a project that represents the future and the values we share.’
What is the Cor Jove?
It is a choir made up of 59 young singers between 16 and 25, most of them coming from the children’s choirs of the Orfeó Català. Based at the Palau de la Música Catalana, the choir stands out for its diversity and for being a genuine talent pool. The singers receive ongoing training through singing lessons and weekly rehearsals, culminating in an intense concert schedule.
During the 2025–26 season, the Cor Jove will take part in major projects such as the premiere of Els set somnis de Gaudí by Olivia Pérez-Collellmir with the Philharmonia Orchestra; the performance of Gaudí by Albert Guinovart with the Original SoundTrack Orchestra; and a programme dedicated to Händel with the Baltasar Neumann Chor & Orchestra. They will also give a concert of repertoire for choir and organ with organist Joan Seguí, offering a musical journey from the Baroque to English and German Romanticism.
The Cor Jove of the Orfeó Català at the Palau de la Música Catalana / © Toni Bofill
Shared sustainability projects
The commitment of the Palau de la Música Catalana and Endesa to sustainability is rooted in the belief that culture —and music in particular— is a driver of social development. With this in mind, both organisations are working together to implement sustainable practices in their activities.
Building on a ten-year partnership and shared goals, last year marked another milestone with the unveiling of a new artistic lighting system for the Palau’s skylight, funded by the Endesa Foundation. This new installation is designed with sustainability, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in mind. Thus, it has reduced energy consumption by 33% compared to the previous system, while also enhancing stage versatility thanks to LED technology.
About Endesa
Endesa is the leading electricity company in Spain and the second largest in Portugal. It is also the second largest gas operator in the Spanish market. Endesa operates an integrated business model spanning electricity generation, distribution, and supply. Furthermore, the company offers value-added services focused on the electrification of energy use for households, businesses, and public administrations. Endesa is committed to the United Nations’ SDGs and corporate social responsibility. In the latter area, it also operates through the Endesa Foundation. Our team comprises around 9,000 employees. Endesa is part of Enel, a multinational electricity company and an integrated leading player in global energy and renewables markets [1].
[1] Enel's leadership in the various categories is defined by comparison with the financial data of its counterparts in the year 2024. Reference perimeter: publicly traded companies without majority state ownership.