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.

Chantez gayement 2021 October
Cantate! 2020 December

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