Music & Literature
You may have seen one of Basel's famous orchestras in concert in your home city or on tour either elsewhere in Switzerland or abroad. The internationally renowned Basel Chamber Orchestra and Basel Symphony Orchestra perform classical works at the highest level.
the bird's eye jazz club
Basel Zentrum
The bird’s eye is one of the most popular jazz clubs in Europe. Musicians and guests alike enjoy the intimacy of the small club, which has excellent acoustics.
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Basel Sinfonietta
Basel Region
Since 1980 the Basel Sinfonietta has been presenting contemporary music, performing both well-known and less familiar works with unusual and experimental sounds.
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Basler Gesangverein
Basel Zentrum
The Basler Gesangsverein is one of the largest mixed concert choirs in the Basel region.
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Arena Literatur-Initiative
Basel Region
The Arena Literature Initiative is a meeting place for authors, representatives of the media and readers.
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Stadtmusik Basel
Basel Zentrum
With its versatile repertoire, Stadtmusik Basel is a good example of how wind music can sound in the 21st century.
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Sinfonieorchester Basel
Basel Zentrum
The Sinfonieorchester Basel (Basel Symphony Orchestra) is one of the most famous orchestras in Switzerland. It is made up of more than 100 highly qualified, highly motivated musicians.
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Neues Orchester Basel
Basel Zentrum
The Neue Orchester Basel ensemble consists entirely of trained professional musicians.
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Musik-Akademie Basel
Basel Zentrum
For more than 140 years the City of Basel Music Academy has been providing musical education at all levels.
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Männerstimmen
Basel Zentrum
Both on and off the stage, the passion – and at the same time the lightheartedness – of this male choir never fails to impress.
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Literaturhaus Basel
Basel Zentrum
The Literaturhaus organises discussions and open forums on the topic of literature, the media or society.
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Basel Boy's Choir
Basel Region
The renowned Basel Boys’ Choir (KKB) is firmly rooted in the Basel area and regularly captivates a wide audience with its unmistakable sound.
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Kammerorchester Basel
Basel Zentrum
Since it was founded 30 years ago, the Kammerorchester Basel has evolved into one of the world's leading international chamber orchestras.
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Gesellschaft für Kammermusik
Basel Zentrum
Since 1926 Basel's Gesellschaft für Kammermusik (Chamber Music Company) has performed in the classically styled Hans-Huber Hall at the Stadtcasino.
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