media

This section of our site contains all kinds of media such as Newsletters Programs and sound samples.

newsletters

Newsletter Volume 7 - September 2008

Newsletter Volume 6 - December 2007

Newsletter Volume 5 - August 2006

Newsletter Volume 4 - September 2005

Newsletter Volume 3 - August 2004

Newsletter Volume 2 - April 2003

Newsletter Volume 1- October 2002

striking a chord

François Couperin's 'Leçons de Ténèbres' - a French masterpiece! (PDF)

Jordi Savall a musical life well lived

Jennifer Eriksson Biography

Marais project background information 2008

Hit The Road Jack

ABC Radio The Marais project (24 hours recommends)

The Life and Times of Marin Marais

Communique de presse Le Projet Marais (French)

Marais Project 2005 'Reflections on 5 Years'

'In the footsteps of the master'

meeting the gamba - and it’s maker

Some five years or so ago I ordered a new viola da gamba from German luthier Reinhard Ossenbrünner on the recommendation of my former teacher, cellist and gambist Jaap ter Linden. I’ve had new instruments made before, but this was by far the most expensive gamba I’d ordered, and entailed the longest wait!

In February I headed over to Europe to pick it up. Over my time away I kept a diary of my thoughts, feelings and reactions.

What follows is an edited version of when I met my gamba - and its Maker...... download the article (PDF format)