The annual review of the Kunststiftung NRW reports about FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA as an example of funding:

“The Fuchsthone Orchestra is one of the most exciting ensembles in contemporary big band jazz. For five years, it has been inspiring audiences with its unique sound and incomparable energy.” (Horst Peter Koll)
The collaboration between composers and conductors Christina Fuchs and Caroline Thon results in unique works that leave plenty of room for improvisation and experimentation. This mixture of compositional sophistication and creative freedom makes the ensemble an inspiring pioneer in contemporary jazz. The Kunststiftung NRW has been supporting the Fuchsthone Orchestra, one of Germany’s major jazz ensembles, for several years.

The full article about FUCHSTHONE can be read as an excerpt in PDF format here (sorry,  in german language only):

The complete Kunststiftung NRW Annual Review 2024 can be found on the Kunststiftung’s website:

jazz-fun.de | The online magazine for music and culture

jazz-fun.de is an independent online magazine that deals with topics related to music and culture. Sarah Seidel invited the leaders of the FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA for an interview at JAZZAHEAD, the most important trade fair for all those involved in the jazz business. It was about insights into the compositional work and the challenges and opportunities of such a large-scale project! A conversation about sound visions, equality and the power of collective creativity.

The complete interview (video):