by philip | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog, Marin Marais, Uncategorized
Sydney – Berrima – Dungog – Wauchope – Tea Gardens Feb 2023 NSW Tour Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia and the Swedish Arts Grants Committee Everything Nordic is the rage at the moment: novels, films, moody Netflix series....
by philip | Dec 5, 2022 | Blog, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
Philip Pogson spoke with The Marais Project’s Artistic Director, Jenny Eriksson, about the upcoming Marais Project performances of English lute songs on December 3 & 4. Philip: Jenny, from your perspective as a viol player, why do you believe the music of John...
by philip | Dec 5, 2022 | Blog, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
Philip Pogson spoke with leading lutenist, Tommie Andersson, about the upcoming Marais Project performances of English lute songs on December 3 & 4. Philip: Tommie, from your perspective as a lutenist, why do you believe the music of John Dowland remains so...
by philip | Nov 11, 2022 | Blog, Elysian Fields
It’s the quality of the music – a compelling mixture of Scandinavian folk, classical and jazz influences – that really compels… It’s a wonder and a pleasure to watch a band able to conjure such a dark, introspective feeling in the room. (Limelight Magazine, November...
by philip | May 3, 2021 | Blog, Commissions and New Music
Featuring the world premiere of ‘Christchurch Monody’ by Gordon Kerry. 3pm Sunday May 16, 2021, Mosman Art Gallery For more than 30 years now I have been exploring the music of the French baroque, and particularly the music of that era written for the viola da...
by philip | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Uncategorized
We in the developed West live in a highly individualistic and competitive world. Everything from aged and disability care to scientific research and road building is put out to tender, often with a view to using competition to drive the cost down. Our cut-throat...