Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1956
Switzerland held a national pre-selection to choose the two songs that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1956. It was held on 28 April 1956.Before Eurovision
The final was held on 28 April 1956 in Lausanne. "Das alte Karussell" and "Refrains" were the winners of the national pre selection.At Eurovision
For Eurovision, the "s" in "Refrains" was dropped from the title, and went on to win the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest. The result of "Das alte Karussell", as well as the scores and placings of the other songs, wasn't declared and remained unknown.
Both of the Swiss entries were conducted at the contest by the musical director Fernando Paggi.
