False Relationships and the Extended Endings Ensemble for New Music

18 musicians, mainly based in the cities of Basel, Freiburg i. Br. and Strasbourg, are brought together to form this unconventional and unique Ensemble. The instrumentation of accordion, viola, recorder, voice, medieval keyboards, guitar, harp, contrabass, clarinet, trombone, electronics, two saxophones, and two percussionists, False Relationships and the Extended Endings is a newly founded ensemble for new music based in three-cities (Basel, Freiburg i. Br., Strasbourg) and three-countries (Switzerland, Germany, France).

Its activities reflect both regional anchoring and international outlook: concerts since 2017 in Basel (UM, H95, ZeitRäume Basel 2021), Bern (PROGR), and Freiburg i. Br. (Goethe-Institut, Hochschule für Musik, Elisabeth Schneider Stiftung, E-Werk) highlight the ensemble’s integration into key cultural spaces, while collaborations with international partners such as the TACET(i) Ensemble underscore its commitment to cross-border exchange. Alongside high-level performances, the ensemble works closely with emerging composers, fostering innovative repertoires and interdisciplinary projects. As a trinational collective, it positions itself as a cultural bridge across regions and beyond.