This morning our young violinists from Hardau Elementary prepared for their year-end performance on the stage of Zurich’s Tonhalle. It was their first experience of the city’s prestigious concert hall, and the children—all from preschool and primary classes—brought tremendous energy and enthusiasm to the dress rehearsal. As you…...Read more
Swiss radio network RTS2 interviews Hélène Vareille
On January 17, Swiss radio network RTS2 aired a program entitled L’enfant musicien, l’enfant musical (Child Musician, Musical Child ), featuring an interview with Hélène Vareille on the fundamentals of our A violin can change the world project. Interview with Hélène Vareille (in French) Full show (in French) ...Read more
Impressive year-end concert at Hardau school in Zurich
Hardau Elementary School in Zurich chose to present its year-end concert on June 21, World Music Day. Relatives and members of the Vareille Foundation team gathered for a superb performance, with all of the little violinists bringing their very best to the concert. The program included violin ensembles, songs with…...Read more
Zurich program ends the year on a high note
On Thursday, June 22, the children in our A violin can change the world project in Zurich—all students at Hardau Elementary School—took the stage in a year-end performance at the Volkshaus concert hall, singing and playing their violins for an audience of 400. The show also featured a very special…...Read more
Our first concerts!
On June 3, near the end of the school year, the children in Martigny gave their first violin concert for an audience of families and teachers. It was a joy to see the progress the children have already made—as well as their impeccable behavior, their concentration and their diligence! A…...Read more