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.
2024
September
The Bassanos
Homage to the recorder familyBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
October
Magnum opus musicum 1604
Tribute to Orlando di LassoMartinskirche
Basel
November
Du Fay 550
Music for a lifetimeBarfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel
December
Now sing and rejoice
Sing-along ConcertBarfüsserkirche