Born in 1950 in Zurich, grew up in Winterthur. Studied music in Basle, gaining diplomas in organ teaching and solo performance under Eduard Muller. Further studies with Anton Heiller, Vienna (organ) and Jean-Claude Zehnder Basle (harpsichord). Organist in Basle, first at St. Titus' Church, then, from 1982, at Basle Cathedral. Also teaching at the Academy of Music in Basle.