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Local Swiss News

Swiss National Orchestra Comes to Tampa Bay Area

Dear SWISS CLUB ST. PETERSBURG,

As Swiss citizens, on the occasion of our National Day on August 1—at home and abroad—we gather to celebrate the Swiss Confederation and commemorate the Rütli Oath, the historic event that laid the foundations of modern Switzerland. This festive day renews our sense of belonging to our homeland, our friendships, and the values on which our society is built, wherever we may be in the world.

In this spirit, the Swiss National Orchestra has created a musical format that brings together some of Switzerland's most internationally acclaimed musicians for a major symphonic concert in the beautiful hall of the Casino in Bern. The event draws a large audience as well as public officials and ambassadors from around the world. Inspired by Vienna's traditional New Year's Concert, we launched this initiative with the goal of reaching the Swiss community beyond national borders and showcasing Switzerland's musical excellence to the world.

"VIVAT HELVETIA," the title of the initiative, is a tangible way to share a moment of pride and togetherness.

We invite you to enrich your celebration with a free downloadable package that includes:
A high-resolution video recording of the concert, filmed in Bern.

Professional audio recordings (high-quality sound) featuring well-known pieces linked to Swiss history and tradition, including the Swiss National Anthem, Rossini's famous "William Tell" Overture, and other works connected to our heritage.

Once you register, you will also receive:
A program booklet with the history and cultural context of each piece.

f you are organizing a National Day event, these materials can complement your program. For example, you could open with the National Anthem performed by the SNO and follow with a screening of the concert—so that we can be symbolically united across the miles.

Ready to join us?

Fill out the form today to secure your free access:

https://www.sno.ch/swissclub

August 1 is approaching fast—don't miss the chance to make your celebration even more memorable!

We know how essential Swiss clubs abroad are in keeping ties to our country strong and passing traditions and values on to new generations. With this initiative, we hope to contribute to that shared commitment and offer a moment that, through music, strengthens our sense of belonging to the Swiss community worldwide.

We look forward to celebrating with you.

Warmly,
Anna Kochubey
Swiss National Orchestra (SNO)
www.sno.ch

Swiss National Orchestra
Tavelweg 2
3074, Muri b.Bern
swiss@sno.ch
+41 76 318 08 64

Switzerland Today

Direct trains to run from Brig in southern Switzerland to Germany

Rail passengers will soon be able to enjoy new direct connections between Brig in canton Valais and Mannheim, Frankfurt and Berlin in Germany for the first time, when a new timetable comes into force on December 14.

Over the past ten years, the number of cross-border travellers between Switzerland and Germany alone has risen by more than 50%. Keystone-SDA

“Over the past ten years, the number of cross-border travellers between Switzerland and Germany has risen by more than 50%,” Swiss Federal Railways said in a press release on Friday. The company is thus expanding its range of direct connections between the two countries, which currently number around 50 per day in each direction.

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