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.

carolineritchiegamba.com.

Psalmy Dawida 2022 June
Paper, Ink, and Pen 2021 February

2025

December

Advent Calendar

Daily online surprises
Mon 01.12.25 to Wed 24.12.25

Gold-printed paper calendar

2026

January

Semper Dowland

Homage to the Master of Melancholy
Sun 25.01.26 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche, Historisches Museum Basel

February

Mit und ohne Haken

Harp parcours
Sun 22.02.26 18:15–20:00

Papiermühle – St. Alban-Kirche – Gasthof zum Goldenen Stern