Become a member enjoy benefits
As a supporter or patron,
you can play a
major role
Your membership brings you exclusive benefits. You can also get special insights behind the scenes and can provide sustained support for the activities of the Swiss Orchestra.
your
Impact
Switzerland is renowned formany things, but hardly for its orchestral music. The famous classical composerstend to come from Austria, Germany, Italy or France. But what about classicalmusic from Switzerland? Well, the good news is that it really exists. The evenbetter news is that the Swiss Orchestra is breathing new life into it!
Numerous Swiss works havebeen unjustly forgotten, even when their composers were once highly regarded.There's the late-Romantic composer Hans Huber, who was active in Basel, or EdouardDupuy of Neuchâtel who was a contemporary of Beethoven. Hermann Suter, FranzXaver Schnyder von Wartensee and Johann Carl Eschmann were all important namesin their own time, but are hardly ever heard today.
This is where the SwissOrchestra Society comes in. It's committed to promoting Switzerland's classicalmusic traditions and to making the Swiss orchestral repertoire accessible againto a wider audience. This is why the Swiss Orchestra was founded. It comprisestop-class musicians and since 2019 has toured across Switzerland together withfamous soloists. It unites the highest possible quality with an infectiouspassion for music.
you You'll enablepioneering work
The Swiss Orchestra is pioneering the revival of unknown and forgotten Swiss symphonic works. With your support, a broad public will be able to experience these hitherto hidden gems from Switzerland’s rich musical past.
you You'll help to
build bridges
The Swiss Orchestra is active nationwide, so you'll be helping to build bridges across Switzerland's different linguistic boundaries. Our repertoire comes from all over the country, and by presenting our concert programmes in different regions, we can help to foster understanding and a sense of Swiss identity.
You're building sustainably for thelong term
We're still only at the beginning of our work to revive unknown Swiss symphonic music. You'll be accompanying the Swiss Orchestra on an exciting, long-term voyage of discovery.
You'll be promoting
The Next Generation
Your contribution will help us to stage innovative concerts that can inspire young and old alike to enjoy classical music. The unknown Swiss works we play are introduced during each concert so as to immerse the audience directly in their fascinating history. In this way, you’ll also be giving future generations of concert-goers access to extraordinary music.
How you
can benefit
Regular
Concert attendance
You'll get invitations to all the concerts of your choice organised by the Swiss Orchestra Society (depending on your stated preferences).
Exclusive
insights
We'll invite you once a year to an exclusive rehearsalvisit. You'll have the opportunity to chat with the orchestra's conductor andmusicians at a meet-and-greet.
Become part of a community
You'll be part of a network of music lovers andsupporters who have a common interest: Swiss symphonic music.
Supporting
Swiss Culture
Your membership will provide active support to the Swiss Orchestra and thereby help to promote Switzerland's musical heritage.
become aMember
Supporters
Your benefits:
- Invitations to the concerts of your choice (for concerts organised by the SOG)
- An exclusive invitation to attend a rehearsal
- Your name will be listed in the programme books (if desired)
- You can place advertisements in the programme books at preferential rates
- You'll get a preview of the programme schedule for future seasons
- An opportunity for a meet-and-greet with the conductor and musicians
Including 2 concert invitations
Including 4 concert invitations
Including 6 concert invitations; one couple plus children up to 16 years maximum
Including 6 concert invitations
Patrons
Your benefits:
- At least 8 concert invitations of your choice per season (for allconcerts organised by the SOG)
- The possibility of reserving seats for selected concerts
- An exclusive invitation to attend a rehearsal
- Your name will be listed in the programme books (if desired)
- You will be sent the programme books
- You can place advertisements in the programme booksat preferential rates
- You'll get a preview of the programme schedule forfuture seasons
- An opportunity for a meet-and-greet with the conductor and musicians
- Additional, tailor-made offers (e.g. an accompanyingcultural programme at the concert venues, insights into the work of the orchestraand the conductor, dinner with the Intendant and management)