Dedicated to the performance of 18th-Century chamber music, El Gabinete de Música takes its name from the "room or chamber in palaces or houses" - according to the first Spanish dictionaries - where musical evenings or academias took place.

Composed of three former classmates from the Schola Cantorum in Basel, El Gabinete de Música has performed in Austria, Spain, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands.

Das Musikzimmer 2025

Musikalische Postkarten

A picture from a foreign city, a date, and a few lines from a dear friend or relative – these are the typical elements of a classic postcard.

Inspired by this idea, we have created an imaginary collection of musical postcards that will offer our audience an acoustic glimpse into five European cities of the late 18th century. During this time, musical gatherings in private homes were a common practice, leading to significant developments which form the backdrop of our programs.

We will highlight key aspects such as the growth of music publishing, the trade and dissemination of music, the emergence of music societies and subscription concerts, and the enduring influence of aristocratic patronage.

  • WIEN, 1782-1796 - Adagio & Fuga

    Works by W.A. Mozart (after J.S. Bach), J.G. Albrechtsberger and L. van Beethoven

    May 2nd | 19:00
    Zunftsaal Schmiedenhof, Basel (CH)

  • AMSTERDAM, ca. 1770 - Die Editionen von J.J. Hummel

    Works by J. Haydn, W. Cramer and F. Schwindl

    June 20th | 19:00
    Zunftsaal Schmiedenhof, Basel (CH)

  • BASEL, 1750-1790 - Die Sarasin-Sammlung

    Works by J. Stamitz, Sammartini, I. Pleyel and others

    September 26th | 19:00
    Zunftsaal Schmiedenhof, Basel (CH)

  • MADRID, 1793 - Quintette für den König

    Works by C. Brunetti and L. Boccherini

    November 28th | 19:00
    Zunftsaal Schmiedenhof, Basel (CH)

  • LONDON, 1777 - Die Bach, Abel, Kammel Trios

    Works by J.C. Bach, C.F. Abel und A. Kammel

    March 14th | 19:00
    Zunfsaal Schmiedenhof, Basel (CH)