Aki
Noda-Meurice

Organ

Roots
I was born and raised in Nagoya, the third largest city in Japan.

Study
First in a girls’ choir. At the university in Tokyo, where I studied musicology, there was a subject called “organ,” which was quite a rare case. So I was able to start learning this instrument at the age of 20. After that I studied in Basel.

Professional
I am the principal organist at the Gellertkirche in Basel. I also play the organ in the cathedral in Arlesheim. I perform with various ensembles, but also alone on large organs. Teaching is my favorite activity. I like to analyze pieces and problems of students, both musicology and my experience of learning the organ late in life help me in this.

Why
In a difficult situation in my life, God gave me this opportunity.

Elective Affinities
A CD by the English pioneers of early music, which my father (an engineer) happened to buy for me on a business trip. That’s how I got to know early music. Having a dog or dancing again, that’s what I miss right now.

Something else
When I have problems with an organ, I let my husband fix the organ 😉.

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Cantate! 2020 December

Cantate!

Concert Cantate! (Livestream 12/27/2020)
Barfüsserkirche Basel

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Music: Cantate Domino – Adam Gumpelzhaimer (1559-1625) from “Cantate!” 27.12.20

Image: from “Officium natalis Christi”, Orlando di Lasso

2023

April

Dialogue of Keys II

Ammerbach with a Double M (and Voice)
Sun 30.04.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

May

All in a Garden Green

Dance Melodies ... for Listening and Watching
Sun 28.05.23 concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

June

The Donkey’s Crown

Animals & Creatures Invite You to the Finissage
Sun 25.06.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

September

Biennale ReRenaissance 2023

Music and Might - Maximilian's Triumphal Procession
Fri 22.09.23 Grand Opening Concert 19:30

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

Maximilian’s Songs

Fri 22.09.23 Intro 18:45 Concert 19:30

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

Le Diamante et la Marguerite

Trumpf 2
Sat 23.09.23 Intro 14:15 Concert 15:00

Schmiedenhof; Rümelinsplatz, Basel

Triumphal procession

Trump 3
Sat 23.09.23 Intro 18:30 Concert 19:30

St. Martin's Church Basel

Canterey

Trump 4
Sun 24.09.23 Intro 10:15 Concert 11:00

Martinskirche, Basel

Pfiffer & Prosoner

Trump 5
Sun 24.09.23 Intro 16:15 Concert 17:00

Martinskirche, Basel

October

Glickhaftig!

The Musical World of Felix Platter
Fri 27.10.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

November

ぐるりよざ Gururiyoza!

Over the Seas with Music
Sun 26.11.23 17.45 Intro 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche Historical Museum Basel