FOR GOOD CAUSES
AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE
AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Zeugheersaal
Hotel Schweizerhof
Lucerne
Hotel Schweizerhof
Lucerne
WHERE:
WHEN:
12 December 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
International Academy
of Art and Culture
of Art and Culture
An apéro, an exquisite gala dinner, and unforgettable encounters with people from around the world — people you will want to meet, talk to, dance with, and meet again.
Presentation of the International Academy of Art and Culture.
A charity auction and Christmas raffle.
Ballroom dancing throughout the evening, accompanied by professional dancers, in an atmosphere of beauty, elegance, harmony and joy.
Performances by young talents, prizewinners of international music competitions, renowned artists, and professional dancers.
WORLD-RENOWNED INDIAN
OF SAND ART
OF SAND ART
Sudarsan Pattnaik
WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION
BBC • CNN • Discovery • National Geographic
BBC • CNN • Discovery • National Geographic
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
World Record Holder in the Art of Sand Sculpture
World Record Holder in the Art of Sand Sculpture
International Awards and Gold Medals
PADMA SHRI
One of the highest state awards of India
One of the highest state awards of India
His works inspire millions of people around the world.
Through the art of sand sculpture, he speaks about peace, nature, the environment, and important global issues.
Through the art of sand sculpture, he speaks about peace, nature, the environment, and important global issues.
OF OUR BALL IN LUCERNE
SENSATIONAL GUESTS
On December 12 in Lucerne, guests at our ball
will have the opportunity to meet this amazing artist in person.
And that’s not all the surprises in store for our evening ...
will have the opportunity to meet this amazing artist in person.
And that’s not all the surprises in store for our evening ...
DRAMATIC SOPRANO
MARIA LITKE
Her participation in the Christmas Ball brings together high art, European cultural tradition, and the spirit of charity.
Performs roles ranging from Iolanta and Lisa to Aida, Tosca, and Senta
Performed in the USA, Japan, China, and across Europe
Recipient of the “Golden Sofit” Award
Laureate of International Vocal Competitions
Student of Irina Bogacheva
Graduate of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory
Honored Artist of Saint Petersburg
Leading Soloist of the Mariinsky and Mikhailovsky Theatres
Renowned Russian Opera Singer
Opera Singer · Mezzo-Soprano
OLGA PALANISAMY
Student of Montserrat Caballé and Tom Krause
Laureate of International Music Competitions
Opera Training
Moscow · Milan · Barcelona · London · Tel Aviv
Moscow · Milan · Barcelona · London · Tel Aviv
THE BALL IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESENTATION OF THE International Academy of Art and Culture
The Christmas Charity Ball is dedicated to the creation of the International Academy of Art and Culture — a space where art helps people discover their potential and contribute to the cultural heritage of their country and the world.
Art. Music. Singing. Dance. Traditional and creative crafts. World culture and cultural heritage. Ethics, etiquette, and the art of communication.
Here, children and adults will be able to develop their creativity, emotional intelligence, self-confidence and a refined sense of aesthetics — and, most importantly, the ability to see, feel and create beauty.
We want to create a space where talents can flourish, where each person’s individuality is respected, and where personal growth brings joy, happiness and success.
Art. Music. Singing. Dance. Traditional and creative crafts. World culture and cultural heritage. Ethics, etiquette, and the art of communication.
Here, children and adults will be able to develop their creativity, emotional intelligence, self-confidence and a refined sense of aesthetics — and, most importantly, the ability to see, feel and create beauty.
We want to create a space where talents can flourish, where each person’s individuality is respected, and where personal growth brings joy, happiness and success.
WHY CULTURE, BEAUTY AND JOY MATTER TODAY
BY PURCHASING A TICKET TO THE BALL,
YOU BECOME PART OF THIS VISION.
LET US CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS TOGETHER. LET US CELEBRATE BEAUTY.
LET US CREATE GOODNESS TOGETHER.
YOU BECOME PART OF THIS VISION.
LET US CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS TOGETHER. LET US CELEBRATE BEAUTY.
LET US CREATE GOODNESS TOGETHER.
TICKET PRICES:
CHF 350
CHF 450
(seating in the centre of the hall)
Full table for 10 guests:
CHF 3,500
VIP: CHF 750
Children aged 12 to 16:
CHF 250 for any ticket category
CHF 350
CHF 450
(seating in the centre of the hall)
Full table for 10 guests:
CHF 3,500
VIP: CHF 750
Children aged 12 to 16:
CHF 250 for any ticket category
RESERVATIONS:
Places are limited!
+41 79 345 13 57 (Marina Chayka)
+971 52 929 0435 (Natalia Tush)
Places are limited!
+41 79 345 13 57 (Marina Chayka)
+971 52 929 0435 (Natalia Tush)
DRESS-CODE:
Black tie
Black tie
Concert Pianist
International Competition Prizewinner Reina Sofía School of Music
Albéniz Foundation Scholar Participant of the Trans-Siberian Art Festival
International Competition Prizewinner Reina Sofía School of Music
Albéniz Foundation Scholar Participant of the Trans-Siberian Art Festival
Evelina Medvedko
Concert Pianist
Tim Littau
Accordionist
Pianist Prizewinner of Jugend musiziert
Hamburg Instrumental Competition Prizewinner
International European Music Competition Prizewinner
Pianist Prizewinner of Jugend musiziert
Hamburg Instrumental Competition Prizewinner
International European Music Competition Prizewinner
Accordionist ⋅ Pianist
Isabel Nanovski
Vocalist
Musical Theatre
Prizewinner of International Music Competitions
Musical Theatre
Prizewinner of International Music Competitions
Vocalist ⋅ Musical Theatre
WannaDance
Dance Company Lucerne, Switzerland Founded by Daniel Omar Abisrror La Torre
Over 17 Years of Dance & Stage Experience
International Dance Performances & Shows
Over 17 Years of Dance & Stage Experience
International Dance Performances & Shows
Dance Company
Sergey Dubroff
Trained in Munich and Graz
Mentored by legendary opera singer Grace Bumbry
International Academy of Music and Art · Lucerne
Mentored by legendary opera singer Grace Bumbry
International Academy of Music and Art · Lucerne
Singer ⋅ Composer ⋅ Visual Artist
Trained in Milan, Vienna, Barcelona
Prizewinner and winner of international competitions and festivals.
Prizewinner and winner of international competitions and festivals.
Olga Palanisamy
Opera Singer · Mezzo-Soprano
OUR ARTISTS WILL SHARE THEIR TALENT, JOY AND INSPIRATION WITH YOU!
Music ⋅ Voice ⋅ Dance
For guests of the Ball wishing to stay at Hotel Schweizerhof from 12 to 13 December 2026:
Hotel Schweizerhof offers a 10% discount to guests of the Christmas Charity Ball.
Room reservations can be made at:
www.schweizerhof-luzern.ch
When booking, please enter the following code
in the «Comments» section:
Charity-Ball Swiss Academy
of Education and Consulting, 12.12.2026
Hotel Schweizerhof offers a 10% discount to guests of the Christmas Charity Ball.
Room reservations can be made at:
www.schweizerhof-luzern.ch
When booking, please enter the following code
in the «Comments» section:
Charity-Ball Swiss Academy
of Education and Consulting, 12.12.2026
HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF OFFERS A 10% DISCOUNT TO GUESTS OF THE CHRISTMAS CHARITY BALL
International Academy
of Art and Culture
of Art and Culture
PARTNERSHIP & PATRONAGE
The Christmas Charity Ball marks the beginning of a major cultural and educational initiative — the International Academy of Art and Culture.
BECOME PART OF THE CREATION OF THE ACADEMY
We invite patrons and partners who share our commitment to culture, education, and the support of talent to take part in creating the Academy and its future projects.
Support may be directed toward the development of educational and cultural programmes, scholarships, support for talented individuals, and specific initiatives of the Academy.
Today, we are planting the seeds of the future.
Tomorrow, they will blossom into a beautiful garden!
Support may be directed toward the development of educational and cultural programmes, scholarships, support for talented individuals, and specific initiatives of the Academy.
Today, we are planting the seeds of the future.
Tomorrow, they will blossom into a beautiful garden!
PAYMENT DETAILS:
Verein International Academy
of Art and Culture
Schöneggstrasse 7
6048 Horw
Switzerland
IBAN: CH69 8080 8006 9166 0588 1
Bank: Raiffeisenbank Horw
SWIFT: RAIFCH22XXX
Payment within Switzerland
TWINT +41 79 345 13 57
Verein International Academy
of Art and Culture
Schöneggstrasse 7
6048 Horw
Switzerland
IBAN: CH69 8080 8006 9166 0588 1
Bank: Raiffeisenbank Horw
SWIFT: RAIFCH22XXX
Payment within Switzerland
TWINT +41 79 345 13 57
Evelina Medvedko is a pianist originally from Siberia and a prize-winner of national and international competitions.
She is currently studying at the Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory in the class of Professor Vladimir Ovchinnikov and is also a scholarship holder at the Reina Sofía School of Music in Madrid, where she studies under Professor Milana Chernyavska.
Evelina graduated with honors from the Central Music School at the Moscow Conservatory. She is a scholarship recipient of prestigious international music academies and performs as a soloist in Russia, Europe, and Asia.
A significant chapter in her artistic career was her collaboration with the Swiss orchestra LGT Young Soloists. Evelina participated as a soloist in the recording of an album of Russian music for Sony/RCA and joined the orchestra’s tour of Asia, performing in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Evelina is a prizewinner of numerous international competitions. Her achievements include the Grand Prix at the Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards in Singapore, First Prize at the Villahermosa International Piano Competition in Mexico (2025), as well as first prizes at competitions in Spain, Belgium, and Russia.
At the Christmas charity ball in Lucerne, Evelina will perform works by Franz Schubert and Franz Liszt, filling the festive evening with the beauty and expressiveness of classical piano music.
She is currently studying at the Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory in the class of Professor Vladimir Ovchinnikov and is also a scholarship holder at the Reina Sofía School of Music in Madrid, where she studies under Professor Milana Chernyavska.
Evelina graduated with honors from the Central Music School at the Moscow Conservatory. She is a scholarship recipient of prestigious international music academies and performs as a soloist in Russia, Europe, and Asia.
A significant chapter in her artistic career was her collaboration with the Swiss orchestra LGT Young Soloists. Evelina participated as a soloist in the recording of an album of Russian music for Sony/RCA and joined the orchestra’s tour of Asia, performing in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Evelina is a prizewinner of numerous international competitions. Her achievements include the Grand Prix at the Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards in Singapore, First Prize at the Villahermosa International Piano Competition in Mexico (2025), as well as first prizes at competitions in Spain, Belgium, and Russia.
At the Christmas charity ball in Lucerne, Evelina will perform works by Franz Schubert and Franz Liszt, filling the festive evening with the beauty and expressiveness of classical piano music.
Tim Littau discovered his love for music in early childhood.
He began playing the accordion at the age of six, continuing a musical tradition passed down through his family from generation to generation.
He later took up the piano, gradually developing into a versatile and expressive musician.
His achievements include numerous first prizes at national and international competitions, such as "Jugend musiziert," the Hamburg Instrumentalists' Competition, and the International European Music Competition.
Tim has performed at renowned venues such as the Laeiszhalle in Hamburg and the Liebfrauenkirche in Düsseldorf, and has also taken part in major cultural events, including the "Yarmarka" festival.
For Tim, the accordion is more than just a musical instrument: it is a symbol of his heritage, a part of his identity, and an important chapter in his personal story.
In December 2026, Tim’s musical journey will take him to Lucerne, where he will perform at the Christmas Charity Ball at the Hotel Schweizerhof. His performance will be part of a festive evening filled with music, elegance, and the magic of Christmas.
He began playing the accordion at the age of six, continuing a musical tradition passed down through his family from generation to generation.
He later took up the piano, gradually developing into a versatile and expressive musician.
His achievements include numerous first prizes at national and international competitions, such as "Jugend musiziert," the Hamburg Instrumentalists' Competition, and the International European Music Competition.
Tim has performed at renowned venues such as the Laeiszhalle in Hamburg and the Liebfrauenkirche in Düsseldorf, and has also taken part in major cultural events, including the "Yarmarka" festival.
For Tim, the accordion is more than just a musical instrument: it is a symbol of his heritage, a part of his identity, and an important chapter in his personal story.
In December 2026, Tim’s musical journey will take him to Lucerne, where he will perform at the Christmas Charity Ball at the Hotel Schweizerhof. His performance will be part of a festive evening filled with music, elegance, and the magic of Christmas.
At just 16, Isabel Nanovski has already embarked on an inspiring artistic journey spanning Germany and Dubai.
Today, she continues to develop her artistry within the Performing Arts Department of a British school, with a particular focus on vocals and stagecraft.
Among her early international achievements are the First Prize and the Special Jury Prize at the "Seasons of the Year. St. Petersburg" International Festival-Competition, as well as the First Prize at the Hamburger Instrumentalwettbewerb in Hamburg.
Lucerne holds a special place in Isabel’s creative journey. She first performed there in 2022 at the opening of the International Forum on Humane Pedagogy. Four years later, Isabel returns to Lucerne—now with new stage experience.
At the 2026 Christmas Charity Ball, her performance will be part of a festive evening filled with music, beauty, and the magic of Christmas.
Today, she continues to develop her artistry within the Performing Arts Department of a British school, with a particular focus on vocals and stagecraft.
Among her early international achievements are the First Prize and the Special Jury Prize at the "Seasons of the Year. St. Petersburg" International Festival-Competition, as well as the First Prize at the Hamburger Instrumentalwettbewerb in Hamburg.
Lucerne holds a special place in Isabel’s creative journey. She first performed there in 2022 at the opening of the International Forum on Humane Pedagogy. Four years later, Isabel returns to Lucerne—now with new stage experience.
At the 2026 Christmas Charity Ball, her performance will be part of a festive evening filled with music, beauty, and the magic of Christmas.
WannaDance is a Swiss dance academy that has been showcasing the vibrant culture of Latin dance for 20 years.
Founded in 2006 by Peruvian dancer Daniel Abisrror, the academy combines professional expertise, stage experience, and authentic Latin American temperament.
At the Christmas charity ball, WannaDance performers will present three spectacular show numbers featuring various Latin dance styles, as well as an interactive program for guests.
Founded in 2006 by Peruvian dancer Daniel Abisrror, the academy combines professional expertise, stage experience, and authentic Latin American temperament.
At the Christmas charity ball, WannaDance performers will present three spectacular show numbers featuring various Latin dance styles, as well as an interactive program for guests.
Sergey Dubroff is an artist whose work brings together music, painting, and poetry.
He received his art and music education in Germany and Austria.
Working with the legendary American opera singer Grace Bumbry was an important part of his vocal development.
Sergey Dubroff has been living and working in Lucerne since 2007. He is the founder of the artistic movement UniversArt—the visualization of music—as well as the founder and president of the International Academy of Music and Art (IMUKA) in Switzerland.
WORLD PREMIERE AT THE BALL: On December 12, 2026, Sergey Dubroff will premiere his own vocal version of Dmitri Shostakovich’s famous “Waltz No. 2.”
For a piece known worldwide as an instrumental work, the artist has written Italian lyrics, lending the music a human voice. Guests at the Christmas Charity Ball will be the first to hear this new vocal interpretation.
"Music can become a painting, painting can resound—and instrumental music can acquire a human voice."
He received his art and music education in Germany and Austria.
Working with the legendary American opera singer Grace Bumbry was an important part of his vocal development.
Sergey Dubroff has been living and working in Lucerne since 2007. He is the founder of the artistic movement UniversArt—the visualization of music—as well as the founder and president of the International Academy of Music and Art (IMUKA) in Switzerland.
WORLD PREMIERE AT THE BALL: On December 12, 2026, Sergey Dubroff will premiere his own vocal version of Dmitri Shostakovich’s famous “Waltz No. 2.”
For a piece known worldwide as an instrumental work, the artist has written Italian lyrics, lending the music a human voice. Guests at the Christmas Charity Ball will be the first to hear this new vocal interpretation.
"Music can become a painting, painting can resound—and instrumental music can acquire a human voice."
Светлана Андреева — сопрано, пианист, педагог, артист и международный культурный организатор.
Имеет высшее музыкально-педагогическое образование, окончила музыкальную академию по классу сольного пения с правом преподавания и педагогический университет. Более 40 лет занимается творческой, концертной и педагогической деятельностью, работала и реализовывала творческие проекты в Европе и США.
Член жюри GRAMMY, международные интервью и публикации в СМИ разных стран, обложки мировых глянцевых изданий, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Times Square, New York.
Основатель международного фестиваля «Art without Borders / Искусство без границ», объединяющего представителей разных стран и направлений искусства. Автор собственной творческой методики HARMONIE, объединяющей музыку, искусство, голос, дыхание и элементы музыкальной терапии.
Сегодня продолжает международную концертную, педагогическую и культурно-просветительскую деятельность.
Имеет высшее музыкально-педагогическое образование, окончила музыкальную академию по классу сольного пения с правом преподавания и педагогический университет. Более 40 лет занимается творческой, концертной и педагогической деятельностью, работала и реализовывала творческие проекты в Европе и США.
Член жюри GRAMMY, международные интервью и публикации в СМИ разных стран, обложки мировых глянцевых изданий, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Times Square, New York.
Основатель международного фестиваля «Art without Borders / Искусство без границ», объединяющего представителей разных стран и направлений искусства. Автор собственной творческой методики HARMONIE, объединяющей музыку, искусство, голос, дыхание и элементы музыкальной терапии.
Сегодня продолжает международную концертную, педагогическую и культурно-просветительскую деятельность.
Limited space available
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