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Our Living Green School

The Parents’ Association of the European School of Varese (AGSEV) is a founding partner of the European School of Varese’s sustainability strategy, “BTFWW – Building the Future We Want“.

Together with parents from all the other European Schools, we are working to create a greener, more responsible school community where everyone – students, parents, and staff – can make a difference. Check out our Brag Board.

Our Vision
    ● Help school leaders in ‘Building the Future we Want’
    ● Help the school community lower its collective footprint by organising events, activities & challenges throughout the year
    ● Create more opportunities for our community to meet up & chat

Get Involved
Join projects on waste, food, water, biodiversity, transport, energy – and on improving our collective wellbeing. Contact us for more information, by putting ‘sustainability’ in the subject line: [parents.association@agsev.it]

October 14, 2025
ESV’s New Second-Hand Exchange App for a More Sustainable School Community
October 1, 2025
Clean water and good health: learning about our local water supply
October 1, 2025
Parents Building the Future we Want challenge the community to a game of Rubbish Bingo!

Violin

Viola

Chamber Music

Gregor Hrabar

Born in Slovenia, he studied in Ljubljana, Austria, and Berlin, where he completed a Master’s in Chamber Music. A prize-winning violinist and violist, he performs worldwide and joined the Alinde Quartet in 2024.

 

He also produces recordings through his label QBT Collection and teaches using the Colourstrings method.

Violin

Viola

Chamber Music

Emi Otogao

Born in Japan, she studied violin in Tokyo, Berlin, and Birmingham. A founding member of the Klee Quartet and Trio Accordées, she has performed across Europe and Japan, including at major festivals with artists like Martha Argerich.

 

She won First Prize at the Richard Carne Intercollegiate Competition in London.

Basso

Francesca Morandi

A graduate in electric bass and classical double bass, he teaches modern and classical technique, harmony, arrangement, and music production.


He has performed and recorded with major artists including Sananda Maitreya, Irama, and Gigliola Cinquetti, and appeared at top festivals like Montreux Jazz and Porretta Soul with Re:Funk.

Batteria

Marco Mengoni

Born in Milan in 1981, he’s a professional drummer, percussionist, vocalist, and ensemble music teacher since 2005.

 

He has performed live, in studio, and on TV with artists like Sananda Maitreya, Ian Paice, and Eugenio Finardi. With his band Mood Pusher, he released two albums of original music.

Clarinetto

Saxófono

Tarcisio Olgiati

Born in 1968, Tarcisio Olgiati is a passionate saxophonist and jazz musician with over 30 years of teaching experience. He has performed with renowned artists across genres and leads several jazz projects.

 

His personalized teaching method blends solid technique with fun, adapting to each student’s age, style, and goals.

Pianoforte

Salvatore Di Pietro

Graduated with top honors in music theory and history, he studied piano with Carlos Duarte and trained with masters like E. Naoumoff and Gabriela Montero.

Former pianist of the Maracaibo Symphony Orchestra, he now teaches in Italy, where his students regularly win competitions and excel in conservatory and ABRSM exams.

Chitarra Elettrica

Luca Pedroni

Guitarist, composer, arranger, and producer, he has released original music with RAI and Floating Records, performed on national TV, and collaborated with renowned artists like Ian Paice and Sananda Maitreya.

With over 20 years of teaching experience, he blends performance, innovation, and education across Italy and Europe.

Canto Moderno

Jazz

Pop

Mayra Torres

Mayra Torres is a versatile singer and multi-instrumentalist with a strong academic and musical background. She has performed across Europe and Latin America in jazz, classical, and pop genres.
With extensive teaching experience, especially with children and teens, she is widely appreciated for her talent, passion, and engaging approach.