Jonas Foundation

A second chance

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...]

Geneva, january 2021: Elisa Primiceri wins music prize

Elisa Primiceri and her music teacher Ariel Rychter (Conservatoire de Musique de Genève) gave a small concert of Sammartini's Sonata in December 2020.In these times «only» on video – nevertheless to see/hear for all, anytime, worldwide. This music piece opened the new year (1 January 2021) in our Advent/New Year's calendar. Elisa also sent the video to the Canadian International Music Competition. She has now received the report that she has won a second prize in the «Jeunes Artistes» … [Read more...]

London, july 2020: End of term concert in a video clip

It was a somewhat special end of term concert. Open air, in the beautiful Tibetan Peace Garden, with lots of space – but no audience invited! Due to corona restrictions, the concert could only take place in a mini group – almost without a direct audience. For you, the most important audience was a camera: So you can now, at any time, listen to the concert, including some city background sound. The spring semester is now over. With lockdown, online music lessons, improvisation: «What a term … [Read more...]