Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991

Switzerland competed at the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, held in Rome, Italy. The Swiss entry was Sandra Simó with the Italian song "Canzone per te", composed by Renato Mascetti.

Eurovision Song Contest 1991
Country  Switzerland
National selection
Selection processNational final
Selection date(s)23 February 1991
Selected entrantSandra Simó
Selected song"Canzone per te"
Selected songwriter(s)Renato Mascetti
Finals performance
Final result5th, 118 points
Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Before Eurovision

National final

The final was held on 23 February 1991 at the Casino du Rivage in Vevey, hosted by Lolita Morena. The winner was decided by the votes of 3 regional juries, a press jury and an expert jury. The final was also aired on the channel TV5 Québec Canada, in 14 May.[1]

Final – 23 February 1991
DrawArtistSongRegional JuriesPress
Jury
Expert
Jury
TotalPlace
DRSTSITSR
1Marco, Daria and Mattia Zappa"La nave va"47218225
2Christine Nachbauer"Segel im Wind"22432138
3Claude Lander"Laissez-le vivre"13151119
4R.C.O."Ruhelos"64523206
5Daniela Simons"Come finirà?"88877382
6Suisse Home"Home Suisse Home"31344157
7Sandra Simó"Canzone per te"1010101010501
8Chris Lorens"Ein ganzes Leben lang"76786343
9Carol Rich"Donner la main"55665274

At Eurovision

Simó performed 5th on the night of the contest, following Greece and preceding Austria. At the close of the voting the song had received 118 points, placing 5th of 22.[2]

The Swiss conductor at the contest was Flaviano Cuffari.

Voting

Points awarded by Switzerland[3]
ScoreCountry
12 points  Spain
10 points  Sweden
8 points  Israel
7 points  France
6 points  Malta
5 points  United Kingdom
4 points  Iceland
3 points  Ireland
2 points  Italy
1 point  Portugal

References