Jean-Christophe
Groffe
Voice (bass)
Roots
I was born in Normandy, lived in Paris and now live in Basel: from the sea to the foothills of the Alps.
Study
First I studied guitar and musicology in Normandy, then in Paris – and finally singing, pedagogy and ensemble music at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.
Professional
I doubt, I ask questions, I search.
Why
I chose polyphony because there is nothing more exciting than working with others in many voices.
Elective Affinities
“The Limits to Growth” (in a finite world), dramatically topical, necessary, as tragic as it is hopeful. I find the book incredibly beautiful, poetic and intelligent.
2026
May
Fleuster une chanson
Song & Dance in Attaingnant's PrintsSat Klosterkirche Dornach
Sun Barfüsserkirche Basel
June
Ach, wie grausam – A que vile
Songs for a mysterious ladySa Nydeggkirche, Bern
Su Barfüsserkirche, Historisches Museum Basel
September
Quodlibet
Puzzles, fun and gamesKirche Reigoldswil &
Barfüsserkirche Basel
October
The Queen’s Singers
The extravagant court chapel of the TudorsMartinskirche
Basel
November
Byrd & the Baron
A secret ChristmasBarfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel