Mission
"Superare" (Latin) means to surpass oneself, to master something. We pursue this goal in making music together as well as in shaping our independent organisation with the children and young people, the tutors and our broad network of international musicians and sympathisers.
Many of the Superar children have a migration background and come from educationally deprived backgrounds without access to classical music or any musical education at all. By comprehensively supporting the generation of tomorrow, Superar Suisse makes a direct and essential contribution to society.
Superar Suisse was founded in 2012 and is a partner association of Superar in Vienna. Superar International currently cares for around 3000 children in seven European countries.
Have we aroused your interest?
We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. We would be delighted if you supported us with a donation or membership.
We follow these values
Integration We support the social integration of children and young people by strengthening their self-esteem both as individuals and within the group.
Intensity Effective and lasting skills acquisition can only be achieved through at least 5 hours of lessons per week.
Diversity Our community gathers more than 20 nationalities. Girls and boys can also participate who, without us, would not have access to music.
Community The special way in which music lessons are conducted in groups fosters a sense of community and social responsibility.
Wholeness A holistic development of the personality is possible through a unique form that combines music, pedagogy, movement and social aspects.
Passion We want to pass on the passion and vitality for music and community to the next generation.
OUR Team
At the centre of Superar Suisse are the children and young people who make music and sing. They can rely on a broad network in the background.
TEACHING ARTISTS CHOiR
TEACHING ARTISTS ORCHESTRA
ORCHESTER BASEL
Francisco Perez Iglesias
Director orchestra Basel, Cello
francisco.perez@superar.eu
Ana Sarmiento
Director Superstart Basel, Cello
ana.sarmiento@superar.eu
Maria Ten, Violine/Viola
maria.ten@superar.eu
Clara Giner, Superstart Basel
clara.giner@superar.eu
Miguel A. G. Gonzales, Cello
miguel.gonzalez@superar.eu
Ruth Ten, Violine
ruth.ten@superar.eu
Charlotte Lefebvre, Viola
charlotte.lefebvre@superar.eu
ORCHESTER LUGANO
Carlo Taffuri
Director orchestra Lugano, Violine
carlo.taffuri@superar.eu
Marco Brambilla, Kontrabass
marco.brambilla@superar.eu
Simone Broggini, Violine
simone.broggini@superar.eu
Ulisse Roccasalva, Cello
ulisse.roccasalva@superar.eu
Ludovico Carangi, Violine/Viola
ludovico.dicarangi@superar.eu
Alice Daverio, Violine/Viola
alice.daverio@superar.eu
ORCHESTER ZÜRICH
Vera Pritchina
Director orchestra Zürich,
Director Superstart Zürich, Cello
vera.pritchina@superar.eu
Lina Karam Dor Abadi, Viola
lina.karam@superar.eu
Markus Maggiori, Percussion
markus.maggiori@superar.eu
Melda Umur, Double Bass
currently in maternity leave
melda.umur@superar.eu
Francisco Bautista Ortega Arenas, Woodwinds
francisco.bautista@superar.eu
Ana Laura Dominguez, Transverse flute
analaura.dominguez@superar.eu
Mihai Ilea, Violine
mihai.ilea@superar.eu
MANAGEMENT
Laida Alberdi
Artist Director
laida.alberdi@superar.eu
Monica Bruno
Co-Management /HR
monic.bruno@superar.eu
Alina Inserra
Events /Communication
alina.inserra@superar.eu
Liesbeth Schäfer
Assistent HR / Communication
liesbeth.schaefer@superar.eu
Silvia Rovati
Superar Ticino
silvia.rovati@superar.eu
Francesco Cansirro Cortorillo
Superar Ticino
francesco.cansirro@superar.eu
Giovanny Bucher
Superar Zürich
carlos.rondamas@superar.eu
Sofia Radulovic
Assistent Fundraising
sofia.radulovic@superar.eu
Elmira Oberholzer
Assistent Fundraising
elmira.oberholzer@superar.eu
EXECUTIVE COMMUTTEE
Dominik Schenker
President
dominik.schenker@superar.eu
Victoria Bakalakos
Co-Management
victoria.bakalakos@superar.eu
Tobias Oetiker
Co-Management
tobias.oetiker@superar.eu
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Regula Hauser
Advisory Board member with local mandates (Ticino)
regula.hauser@superar.eu
PATRONAGE
Matthias Aebischer
National Council
Michael Haefliger
Director of Lucerne Festival
Giovanna Masoni Brenni
Vice-Mayor of Lugano (2010-2016), lawyer
Etienne Reymond
Director of LuganoMusica
Ilona Schmiel
Director of Tonhalle-Gesellschaft Zürich
Children and youth protection
All our activities are based on scientific research. Together with the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), we are deepening our approaches in various areas of child and youth work.
Children and Youth protection
As part of the JUMP development project, Superar Suisse and the FHNW examined the necessity and needs in the area of child and youth protection. Since the school year 2020/21, a contemporary child and youth protection policy has been in force at Superar Suisse. Employees are trained and commit to conduct themselves in accordance with this policy. For example, all adults who teach or supervise children and adolescents must submit a so-called special private extract from the criminal record.
Sponsors
Our commitment to children and young people would be inconceivable without the generous support of various public and private institutions. We thank you for your dedication!
We are happy about any further support. Here you can find more information.
Your support as a private person.
Partner
Foundations
Arthur Waser Foundation
Basel Tattoo Charity
Beyond Foundation
Clariant Foundation
Dr. Stephan à Porta Foundation
Fondazione del Cresio
Egon und Ingrid Hug Stiftung
Else von Sick Stiftung
Ernst Göhner Stiftung
Fondazione Araldi Guineti
Gottfried und Ursula Schäppi-Jecklin Stiftung
Grütli Stiftung Zürich
Hamasil Stiftung
Hilti Foundation
Isaac Dreyfus Bernheim Stiftung
Lotte und Adolf Hotz-Sprenger Stiftung
Markus Pfäffli Galerie
MBF Foundation
Migros Kulturprozent
Options for Growth Foundation
Rahn-Stiftung
Roches-Utiger Stiftung
Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung
Stiftung Anne-Marie Schindler
Stiftung Musik Hug
Wellington Management Foundation
Walidad Stiftung
Alfred und Bertha Zangger Weber Stiftung
Zürcher Spendenparlament
Public sector
Bundesamt für Kultur BAK
Kommune Lugano
Kanton Zürich Lotteriefonds
Stadt Winterthur
Become a member
As a member of the association you become a permanent part of Superar Suisse and help us regularly through your membership fee. Thereby you create the basis for a long-term development.
- SINGLE MEMBERSHIP | 100.–
- COUPLES MEMBERSHIP | 150.–
- SINGLE MEMBERSHIP GOODS | 200.–
- COMPANY MEMBERSHIP | 600.–