

Marie
Verstraete
Recorder and Renaissance viola da gamba
Roots
I grew up near Ghent in Belgium, a city with Gothic architecture and the smell of delicious food.
Study
After my first studies in Leuven, I specialized in medieval and renaissance music in Trossingen and Basel. I am proud to hold two Master of Music degrees, a teaching degree, and a Master of Arts in Musicology.
Professional
My natural habitat is the concert stage and the mountains. I also enjoy various other activities such as research, concert introductions, and teaching students of all ages. My IT affinity has also led me to specialize in eLearning and to give trainings on the use of digital tools in music education.
Why
Early music combines craftsmanship with creativity and the need for research, open-mindedness and intercultural work.
Elective Affinities
The only other activity that satisfies me almost as much as making music is also based on skill and science, and produces both adrenaline and a delicious result: the art of cheese making.
Something else
About my favorite place in Basel: I feel most at home in the simple but wonderful St. Nicholas Chapel in the 15th century cathedral. In the room above on the second floor took place from
1431-1449
the famous Council of Basel took place, bringing together rulers and their (musical) entourage from all over Europe.
2025
May
Lost & Found
From the rediscovered Egenolff songbookBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
June
Amor, Fortuna!
Madrigals for Palestrina's 500th BirthdayBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
September
Festival 2025 «ARCADIA»
2. ReRenaissance FestivalBasel, Martinskirche
October
Brummen und Blaßen
Douçaine, Rackett and DulcianBarfüsserkirche
Basel Historical Museum
November
Byrd and the Baron
A secret ChristmasBarfüsserkirche
Basel Historical Museum
December
Advent Calendar
Daily online surprisescardboard and/or online