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.
2026
November
Byrd & the Baron
A secret ChristmasBarfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel
December
A Token of Friendship
The Kettenacker Songbook, Basel 1510Dorfkirche Riehen
2027
January
«Ihr müsst nach meiner Pfeife tanzen!»
The Instruments of the Dance of DeathBarfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel
February
All by myself
A parcours through self-accompanied singing3 Kleinkonzerte
St.-Alban Quartier, Basel