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 specializing in early music, that is, anything before the age of 18.Century plays. 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”.

Something else
My wish: a visa. I would like to live and work in Basel.

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

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