Jonas Foundation

A second chance

Basel: Fundraiser concert with Alexey Trushechkin and Alena Trushechkin-Osminkina

It was an extraordinary experience to have the likes of Bach, Chopin, Schumann, Rachmaninov and Debussy as guests in the venerable «Zunftsaal Schmiede» in Basel... performed by the Russian pianists Alena Trushechkin-Osminkina and Alexey Trushechkin! Christine and Ueli Sigwart-Sartorius, founders of the Fondation Jonas, have invited them. Two days before the concert, they organized a master class in Geneva with advanced students of the Fondation Jonas and Alexey Trushechkin. The young … [Read more...]

Geneva: Childrens musical «Jonah and the fish»

The story of Jonah from the Bible, performed at the Centre Malagnou in Geneva: Children and youngster of the Jonas project in Geneva have shown the power of this story: First fleeing from fear and shyness, then surviving a dramatic interlude (in the fish) and finally recognising and acdepting his role in life. A short video extract (March 16th 2024, Malagnou / Geneva): … [Read more...]

20 Years Jonas Foundation

It was a wonderful celebration in the castle garden of Bioley-Magnoux - with the Hill House Choral Scholars from London conducted by Sarah Cameron and Edmund Townend. The Hill House Choral Scholars bring together the best singers from the Hill House International School in London. Music plays a key role in the school's programme. All instruments are taught, in addition to the three choirs that sing at the Wednesday assembly in the Scottish Church.The Hill House Choral Scholars have been … [Read more...]

London: Live Performance of «Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo»

Video The final day of the Jonas Music Project at the Elephant’s school year was celebrated with a splendid performance of the Musical Cantate «Captain Noah and his floating Zoo». It was a privilege for us to be invited to stage the concert in the magnificent surroundings of the Founders Hall at Hill House School, Chelsea. Directed by Stephanie James, an alumni of the Jonas project, the children and youths rose to the occasion and sang with gusto and enthusiasm. The choir thanked … [Read more...]