

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.
2025
March
Daheim bei Milán & Galilei
Lute parcours II
Sun 30.03.25 18:15 – 20:00 music & apero
Haus zum Kirschgarten
Historical Museum
April
A Company of Violins
Birth of a new instrument family
Sun 27.04.25 18:15 Concert
Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
May
Lost and Found
From the rediscovered Egenolff songbook
Sun 25.05.25 18:15 Concert
Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
June
Amor, Fortuna!
Madrigals for Palestrina's 500th Birthday
Sun 29.06.25 18:15 Concert
Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
September
Festival 2025 «ARCADIA»
2. ReRenaissance Festival
Fri 26.09.25 until 28.09.2025
Basel, Martinskirche