Caroline
Ritchie
viola da gamba, fiddle and Lirone a.o.
Roots
Born and raised in Great Britain
Study
I studied in Oxford (New College), London (Royal Academy of Music) and Basel (Schola Cantorum Basiliensis).
Professional
I play viola da gamba, fiddle, lirone and cello, in various ensembles, be it consort, solo and continuo playing.
Why
I often ask myself that. Better said, it chose me. But I am happy with it.
Elective Affinities
This is a very personal question. So many things have impacted my life and career.
2026
January
Semper Dowland
Homage to the Master of MelancholyBarfüsserkirche, Historisches Museum Basel
February
Mit und ohne Haken
Harp parcoursPapiermühle – St. Alban-Kirche – Gasthof zum Goldenen Stern
March
Eisenhand
Oswald von WolkensteinBarfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel
April
Regola Rubertina
Ganassis virtuosic ViolsBarfüsserkirche,
Historisches Museum Basel
May
June
Ach, wie grausam – A que vile
Songs for a mysterious ladySa Nydeggkirche, Bern
Su Barfüsserkirche, Historisches Museum Basel
