ENSEMBLE VOCAL DE LAUSANNE

What ENSEMBLE VOCAL DE LAUSANNE does

Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne (EVL) is a non-profit chamber choir founded in 1961 and headquartered at Avenue des Toises 14 in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. The organization operates as a performing arts ensemble directed by internationally renowned conductors, presenting a public concert programme (Calendrier) with an archive of past performances. EVL serves classical music audiences in the Lausanne region and beyond, supplemented by a membership community ('Le Cercle de l'EVL') with two tiers — Amis (Friends) and Mécènes (Patrons) — and a donation channel for general supporters.

The core product is the choir itself and its live concert performances. Ancillary commercial offerings include a Billetterie (online ticket office) for concert admissions, 'Bon cadeau' gift vouchers, and the Cercle membership programme. The technology backbone is a CMS-driven website (cms.evl.ch) with Stripe handling payment processing for tickets, memberships, and gift certificates, and Google Analytics 4 providing web analytics. EVL maintains a multi-channel digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Vimeo for audience engagement and content distribution.

The revenue model is a hybrid of transactional ticket sales, recurring membership/patronage contributions, and one-time gift voucher purchases. The go-to-market motion is event-driven, centered on scheduled concerts with direct audience relationships cultivated through newsletter, social channels, and the Cercle membership community. EVL employs approximately 15 staff and complies with both Swiss federal data protection law (LPD) and EU GDPR (RGPD) under a privacy policy updated in July 2024.

Name

ENSEMBLE VOCAL DE LAUSANNE

Legal name

Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne

Website

https://evl.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne is a non-profit chamber choir founded in 1961 in Lausanne, Switzerland, performing classical choral concerts for regional audiences and supported by ticket sales, gift vouchers, and a tiered Friends and Patrons membership program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber Choir / Choral Music Performance

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Chamber choir performances
• Live choral music
• Concert ticket sales
• Classical music patronage
• Vocal ensemble concerts

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Concert ticket sales: Revenue from selling tickets to concerts and musical performances through the EVL website and box office.
2. Membership and patronage (Le Cercle de l'EVL): Recurring support from members through Amis (Friends) and Mécènes (Patrons) programs, including donation capabilities.
3. Gift certificates (Bon cadeau): Sale of gift vouchers for concerts and performances.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne is a chamber choir that delivers live choral performances directed by internationally renowned conductors, with a published seasonal concert programme (Calendrier and Archives). It monetizes these performances through an online and at-the-door ticket office (Billetterie), gift vouchers (Bon Cadeau), and a patronage membership program (Le Cercle de l'EVL) offering Friends (Ami.es) and Patrons (Mécènes) tiers as well as one-off donations. The company is structured as a non-profit performing arts organization based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Product overview

Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne (EVL) is a chamber choir offering a unified suite of services centered around live choral performances. The core offering is the choir itself, directed by internationally renowned conductors, with a public concert programme (Calendrier/Archives) providing scheduled performances. Ancillary services include the Billetterie (ticket office) for concert admissions, gift vouchers (Bons Cadeaux), and Le Cercle de l'EVL membership programme offering tiers for Friends (Ami.es), Patrons (Mécènes), and general donations. These products collectively enable public engagement with the choir's musical performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concert Programme (Calendrier / Archives) Schedule of live choral performances and archived concerts performed by the Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, available to the public via the website.
• Billetterie (Ticket Office) Online and at-the-door ticket sales service for admission to Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne concerts, powered by Stripe payment processing.
• Le Cercle de l'EVL (Membership Programme) Recurring support programme for Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, offering tiered membership (Ami.es / Friends and Mécènes / Patrons) and general donation options for patrons and supporters.
• Bon Cadeau (Gift Vouchers) Gift voucher programme allowing individuals to purchase vouchers redeemable for concert attendance at Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne performances.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Concert Venues and HallscoreOthersConcert venues and halls that host EVL performances. Listed as partners in the privacy policy as third parties who may receive visitor data when hosting EVL events.
• Stripe InccoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing service provider enabling EVL to manage payments globally, process ticket sales, donations, and gift certificate purchases while minimizing fraud risk. Stripe processes payments worldwide on behalf of EVL.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Accentus: French chamber choir founded in 1991 under Laurence Equilbey, performing a cappella and orchestral repertoire. Directly comparable as a European professional chamber choir of similar scale with ticketed concert series, recordings, and international touring.
• The Sixteen: British choir and period-instrument orchestra founded in 1977, specializing in early English and European polyphony. Comparable chamber choir of similar scale with ticketed concert series, recordings, and a membership/friends program.
• RIAS Kammerchor Berlin: Berlin-based professional chamber choir known for a cappella repertoire and conductor collaborations. Comparable as a chamber choir of similar size targeting classical music audiences through subscription seasons and ticketed performances.
• Collegium Vocale Gent: Belgian chamber choir and orchestra founded in 1970, specializing in historically informed vocal performance. Highly comparable to EVL as a chamber choir of comparable size with international conductors, similar repertoire philosophy, and touring performances across Europe.
• Pygmalion (Ensemble): French period-instrument ensemble and choir directed by Raphaël Pichon, performing Baroque and Romantic repertoire. Comparable as a chamber choir/ensemble of similar scale focused on historically informed performance with international touring.
• Stuttgarter Kammerchor: German chamber choir known for contemporary and classical choral repertoire with international guest conductors. Comparable chamber choir of similar size with ticketed concert programming and festival appearances.
• Monteverdi Choir: British chamber choir founded by Sir John Eliot Gardiner, performing Baroque to Romantic choral repertoire with period-instrument orchestras. Comparable professional chamber choir with similar artistic profile, international conductors, and subscription-style concert programming.

Regional players

• Choeur du Théâtre de Genève: Geneva-based opera chorus associated with the Grand Théâtre de Genève. Comparable as a Swiss professional vocal ensemble of similar scale performing classical repertoire, but based in a neighboring Swiss city rather than Lausanne.
• Choeur de Chambre de Paris: Paris-based chamber choir with comparable size and repertoire focus. Comparable as a similar chamber choir with professional performances, but operating primarily in the French market rather than the Swiss market.
• Zürcher Sing-Akademie: Swiss professional chamber choir based in Zürich, performing classical and contemporary repertoire. Comparable chamber choir of similar scale operating in the Swiss market with ticketed concert programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-ensemble-vocal-de-lausanne

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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