by philip | Nov 22, 2017 | Blog
“You’ll never make a living playing the viola da gamba in Australia!” was one of the comments Jennifer Eriksson fielded when she decided to give up the cello in favour of the lesser-known instrument. Well, as director of the Marais Project, Jennifer...
by philip | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog
Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival is a welcome addition to the local scene developed and promoted by Sydney Improvised Musica Association (SIMA). Elysian Fields, Australia’s only electric viola da gamba ensemble is featuring at the Festival. Founded by...
by philip | Jul 5, 2017 | Blog
For those who LOVE early music the program for our July 16 concert with The Muffat Collective follows. Marais meets Muffat is a true celebration of collaboration. It’s not only the coming together of two specialised, period instrument ensembles and our respective...
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...
