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

May

Fleuster une chanson

Song & Dance in Attaingnant's Prints
Sat 30.05.26 Sun 31.05.26 18:15 Concert

Sat Klosterkirche Dornach
Sun Barfüsserkirche Basel

June

Ach, wie grausam – A que vile

Songs for a mysterious lady
Sat 27.06.26 Su 28.06.2026 18:15 Concert

Sa Nydeggkirche, Bern
Su Barfüsserkirche, Historisches Museum Basel

September

Quodlibet

Puzzles, fun and games
Sat 26.09.26 Sun 27.09.26 18:15 Concert

Kirche Reigoldswil &
Barfüsserkirche Basel

October

The Queen’s Singers

The extravagant court chapel of the Tudors
Sun 25.10.26 18:15 Concert

Martinskirche
Basel

November

Byrd & the Baron

A secret Christmas
Sun 29.11.26 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel