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.
2023
April
Dialogue of Keys II
Ammerbach with a Double M (and Voice)
May
All in a Garden Green
Dance Melodies ... for Listening and WatchingBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
June
The Donkey’s Crown
Animals & Creatures Invite You to the FinissageBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
September
Biennale ReRenaissance 2023
Music and Might - Maximilian's Triumphal ProcessionBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
Maximilian’s Songs
Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
Le Diamante et la Marguerite
Trumpf 2Schmiedenhof; Rümelinsplatz, Basel
Triumphal procession
Trump 3St. Martin's Church Basel
October
Glickhaftig!
The Musical World of Felix PlatterBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
November
ぐるりよざ Gururiyoza!
Over the Seas with MusicBarfüsserkirche Historical Museum Basel