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)
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
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