Jean-Christophe
Groffe

Voice (bass)

Roots
I was born in Normandy, lived in Paris and now live in Basel: from the sea to the foothills of the Alps.

Study
First I studied guitar and musicology in Normandy, then in Paris – and finally singing, pedagogy and ensemble music at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.

Professional
I doubt, I ask questions, I search.

Why
I chose polyphony because there is nothing more exciting than working with others in many voices.

Elective Affinities
“The Limits to Growth” (in a finite world), dramatically topical, necessary, as tragic as it is hopeful. I find the book incredibly beautiful, poetic and intelligent.

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Chantez gayement 2021 October

2026

November

Byrd & the Baron

A secret Christmas
Sun 29.11.26 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel

December

A Token of Friendship

The Kettenacker Songbook, Basel 1510
Thu 17.12.26 19:00 Intro 19:30 Concert

Dorfkirche Riehen

2027

January

«Ihr müsst nach meiner Pfeife tanzen!»

The Instruments of the Dance of Death
Sun 31.01.27 17:45 Intro 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel

February

All by myself

A parcours through self-accompanied singing
Sun 28.02.27 18:15–20:00

3 Kleinkonzerte
St.-Alban Quartier, Basel