Operative Team
Igor Longato
Intendant
Igor Longato brings a solid background in piano, organ, choir and orchestral conducting. In addition to his experience as a conductor and pianist throughout Europe, he has served as Artistic Director of the Orchestra Sinfonica dell’Insubria in Lugano, the Perpetuum Mobile String Orchestra in Lucerne and the Orchestra Sinfonica Guido Cantelli in Milan. In particular, he played a key role in the creation of the Rotary “Excellence Music Prize” and of “The Winners” concert series. In addition, Igor has been a board member of the Autunno Musicale Foundation in Como and in various cultural associations. He is active as a pianist, conductor, chamber musician and lecturer at the Lucerne University of Music and is the initiator and founder of SNO.
Snizhana Kochubey
Strategy and Marketing
Experienced producer in the field of ballet and classical music, founder of the magazine “EmozioneDanza” and former director of the Lugano Dance Festival, she is currently Managing Director of Premiere Music S.a.g.l., where she is responsible for music publishing, event organization, short film production, musical performances and the development of music distribution and moderation formats. She collaborates with prominent artists, directors, actors and musicians. She is the founder of SNO.
Giampiero Giacomel
Fundraising
Experienced philanthropy consultant specialising in major donors and with a keen interest in arts and culture. Has a wealth of experience as a fundraising manager and head of philanthropy for prestigious organisations including Scottish Opera and Scottish Youth Theatre.