Simon
MacHale

Voice (Tenor)

Roots
In Cork, Ireland

Study
For the time being, I studied music and English at Cork University College and earned a bachelor’s degree at the Cork School of Music. Subsequently, I completed a Master of Letters at Trinity College Dublin, further attended the AVES course, a continuing education course in ensemble singing, and graduated with a Master of Arts in Composition at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.

Professional
I sing in various early music ensembles, direct several choirs, and compose music.

Why
Music has always been at the center of my life.

Elective Affinities
I love baking sourdough and have a passion for freedom. Some pieces that made a big impression on me were Byrd’s four-part Mass and Purcell’s Funeral Music.

simonmachale.com

Du Fay 2022 July

Serafino, his Lyre, et Cetera

Vlog July 2021 “Ite sospiri …” – The sounding poetry of Serafino of Aquila (1466-1500).

It’s Advent-ure Time

Vlog November 2021 “Un niño nos es naçido” – Villancicos for pre-Christmas and Advent Calendar ReRenaissance 2021

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