

Matthieu
Romanens
Voice (Tenor)
Roots
I was born and raised in Gruyère, in the canton of Fribourg.
Study
First, I studied at the University of Fribourg and at the University of Heidelberg. Then I came to Basel, where I completed my university master’s degree. This was followed by vocal studies specialized in medieval-renaissance at the Schola Cantorum with a master’s degree in medieval and renaissance singing.
Professional
I work as a freelance singer and musicologist.
Why
The interest in the music of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance came through the study of musicology. Singing this music, it became a passion.
Elective Affinities
When I discovered the songs of Gilles Binchois recorded by Dominique Vellard at the age of about 20, it made a deep impression on me. I was particularly fascinated by his vocal aesthetic.
Something else
For several years I have been interested in spreading early music outside of connoisseur circles. That’s why I created an association that organizes events in the Gruyère region that combine music with hiking or heritage discovery.
2023
April
Dialogue of Keys II
Ammerbach with a Double M (and Voice)May
All in a Garden Green
Dance Melodies ... for Listening and WatchingBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
June
The Donkey’s Crown
Animals & Creatures Invite You to the FinissageBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
September
Biennale ReRenaissance 2023
Music and Might - Maximilian's Triumphal ProcessionBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
Maximilian’s Songs
Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
Le Diamante et la Marguerite
Trumpf 2Schmiedenhof; Rümelinsplatz, Basel
Triumphal procession
Trump 3St. Martin's Church Basel
Canterey
Trump 4Martinskirche, Basel
Pfiffer & Prosoner
Trump 5Martinskirche, Basel
October
Glickhaftig!
The Musical World of Felix PlatterBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
November
ぐるりよざ Gururiyoza!
Over the Seas with MusicBarfüsserkirche Historical Museum Basel