Do you love drone, sessions and the warm sound of the nyckelharpa – or do you finally want to find out what’s so special about it? Then these four days are just right for you: Workshops at different levels, making music together, concerts and lots of opportunities to meet people from the scene.
The publisher of the minstrels is on site.
You will find Textbooks, sheet music & practice tips all about nyckelharpa and traditional music. You are welcome to contact us if you are looking for guidance on how to get started, practice material or repertoire. Our stand is a good meeting point for exchange – and for all those who want to network in the scene.
What you can expect:
– Workshops from beginner to advanced
– Ensemble work and sessions in the evening
– Insights into stylistics, groove and playing technique
– Time for questions, instrument talk and community
Your benefit:
You will take away specific exercises, pieces and impulses that you can use immediately – regardless of whether you are just starting out or have been playing for a while. You will also get to know people with whom you can continue making music later on.
From September 26-28, 2025 Basel will be transformed into a true Renaissance paradise: at the 2nd ReRenaissance Festival “Arcadia” will bring together musicians, researchers and music fans from all over the world.
And you know what? 👉 We’re right in the middle of it!
You will find the publishing house of the minstrels and tradmusica at the Music market in the Carthusian area (“Little Arcadia”) – on Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. There you can browse through our books and sheet music, be inspired and get straight into conversation.
In addition to concerts in the St. Martin’s Church, flash concerts, family program and lectures, a whole cosmos of music, knowledge and encounters awaits you. One highlight is the big Parade on Friday eveningwhere bagpipes, cornets, trombones and the like fill the streets of Basel.
📍 Save the date and come along – we look forward to seeing you at Arcadia!
👉 All info: @basel.rerenaissance or rerenaissance.ch
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