Giovanna
Baviera
viola da gamba and Voice
Roots
I was born in Luxembourg with Italian and Irish roots.
Study
After studying musicology at Trinity College in Dublin, I came to Basel in 2011 to study with Paolo Pandolfo at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.
Professional
I work as a freelance, sometimes singing gambist with various ensembles. I mainly play music from the 16th to the 18th century, with excursions into contemporary repertoire. In my own “Soloindue” program I deepen the art of self-accompanied singing on the viola da gamba.
Why
Because I want to share the love of music, and because making music nourishes me.
Elective Affinities
I enjoy being with people, love good food and traveling.
Something else
Immediately before a concert, I listen to music that is completely different from what I’m going to play.
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