by philip | Jun 17, 2017 | Blog, Maris Project Concerts
Two of Sydney’s finest early music ensembles, The Marais Project and The Muffat Collective, in a once-off collaboration! Music by: Jean-Baptiste Lully – “Prologue” from Armide “tragédie en musique” (1686) Marc – Antoine Charpentier (1643 – 1704) – Suite in...
by philip | Jun 4, 2017 | Blog
Help Jenny and Siebe record Australia’s first electric viola da gamba CD. Tax deductible donations at: https://australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/the-viola-da-gamba-is-electrifying/ Elysian Fields, Australia’s only electric viola da gamba ensemble, features...
by philip | May 23, 2017 | Blog
Help Fund Elysian Fields’ first CD What is it all about? Elysian Fields is Australia’s only electric viola da gamba ensemble. I formed the band two years ago. Our vision to create this country’s first CD of original music for electric viola da gamba and jazz...
by philip | Apr 15, 2017 | Blog
On May 11 Elysian Fields premiered a new song cycle for electric viola da gamba ensemble composed by renowned pianist, composer and Elysian Fields member, Matt McMahon, at Foundry616. Drawing on a love for the poems of Thomas Wyatt that was kindled as a University...
by philip | Apr 15, 2017 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Marin Marais, Non classical music
A Fête champêtre was a form of 18th century entertainment, a kind of upmarket garden party. It was particularly popular at the French court of Versailles where the surrounding parklands were sumptuously landscaped with pavilions and temples to accommodate parties,...
