Tessa
Roos

Voice (Depending on the era: Cantus, mezzo-soprano, soprano or alto.)

Roots
South Africa and Canada

Study
Before coming to the Schola Cantorum in Basel, I had studied in Cape Town and briefly in Barcelona.

Professional
I am a freelance singer specialising in early music, that is, anything before the 18th century. I work with Vox Luminis, Miroir de Musique, Sequentia, Huelgas and Ensemble Leones. I am a founding member of the vocal ensemble InVocare and perform in a duo with the viola da gamba player Mathilde Gomas, focusing on English songs performed with the lyre viol.

Why
The subject matter of early music never ceases to amaze me and I find it very enriching. Working in small ensembles is just wonderful.

Elective Affinities
I love elephants, snorkeling and the message in John Lennon’s song “Imagine”.

 

Du Fay 2022 July
Happy Birthday, Henry! 2021 June
Unheard of the Loire Valley 2020 July

2025

February

La Contenance françoise

A cappella in Binchois' time
Sun 23.02.25 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

March

Daheim bei Milán & Galilei

Lute parcours II
Sun 30.03.25 18:15 Concert

Haus zum Kirschgarten
Historiscal Museum Basel

April

A Company of Violins

Birth of a new instrument family
Sun 27.04.25 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

September

Festival 2025 «ARCADIA»

2. ReRenaissance Festival
Fri 26.09.25 until 28.09.2025

Basel, Martinskirche