Bork-Frithjof 
Smith 

Zinc

Roots
I was born in Hannover and have lived in Basel for 28 years.

Studies
At the Schola Cantorum I took my soloist diploma in 1999 in the class of Bruce Dickey.

Professionally
I teach the zinc class at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, and I am also active internationally as a freelance musician.

Why
Good question.

Elective Affinities
Besides my passion for the music of the early 16. and 17th century, I am also enthusiastic about the role of the cornettino in the course of the rediscovery of the zinc repertoire.

2026

November

Byrd & the Baron

A secret Christmas
Sun 29.11.26 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel

December

A Token of Friendship

The Kettenacker Songbook, Basel 1510
Thu 17.12.26 19:00 Intro 19:30 Concert

Dorfkirche Riehen

2027

January

«Ihr müsst nach meiner Pfeife tanzen!»

The Instruments of the Dance of Death
Sun 31.01.27 17:45 Intro 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel

February

All by myself

A parcours through self-accompanied singing
Sun 28.02.27 18:15–20:00

3 Kleinkonzerte
St.-Alban Quartier, Basel