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.

2023

April

Dialogue of Keys II

Ammerbach with a Double M (and Voice)
Sun 30.04.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

May

All in a Garden Green

Dance Melodies ... for Listening and Watching
Sun 28.05.23 concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

June

The Donkey’s Crown

Animals & Creatures Invite You to the Finissage
Sun 25.06.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

September

Biennale ReRenaissance 2023

Music and Might - Maximilian's Triumphal Procession
Fri 22.09.23 Grand Opening Concert 19:30

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

Maximilian’s Songs

Fri 22.09.23 Intro 18:45 Concert 19:30

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

Le Diamante et la Marguerite

Trumpf 2
Sat 23.09.23 Intro 14:15 Concert 15:00

Schmiedenhof; Rümelinsplatz, Basel

Triumphal procession

Trump 3
Sat 23.09.23 Intro 18:30 Concert 19:30

St. Martin's Church Basel

Canterey

Trump 4
Sun 24.09.23 Intro 10:15 Concert 11:00

Martinskirche, Basel

Pfiffer & Prosoner

Trump 5
Sun 24.09.23 Intro 16:15 Concert 17:00

Martinskirche, Basel

October

Glickhaftig!

The Musical World of Felix Platter
Fri 27.10.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

November

ぐるりよざ Gururiyoza!

Over the Seas with Music
Sun 26.11.23 17.45 Intro 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche Historical Museum Basel