On turning 363: Reflections on the life and times of Marin Marais (born May 31, 1656)

by philip | May 25, 2019 | Blog, General, Marin Marais

On May 31, 2019, the great viola da gambist and composer, Marin Marais turns 363. From the point of view of Sydney, Australia, where I live and work, what are we to make of him and his legacy? This year, May 31 takes on special importance for The Marais Project as on...

Times and Seasons Program – May 26, The Independent Theatre, North Sydney

by philip | May 13, 2019 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

Program On May 26 The Marais Project celebrates our 20th Anniversary with a joint concert with Elysian Fields, my electric viola da gamba ensemble. We also welcome Swedish gambist, Leif Henrikson to Australia and to The Marais Project. The program is below. First Half...

Marais Project 20th Anniversary – an interview with founder and director, Jenny Eriksson

by philip | Apr 27, 2019 | Blog, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

Viola da gambist and musical adventurer, Jenny Eriksson, founded The Marais Project in 2000 with a vision to play the complete works of Marin Marais, the great French baroque viola da gambist and composer. They are currently 85% through this massive task. The group...

Marais Project 20th Anniversary Concerts May 26 & June 2 – an interview with visiting Swedish viola da gambist, Lief Henrikson

by philip | Apr 27, 2019 | Blog, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

Outstanding Swedish viola da gambist, Leif Henrikson, will visit Australia for the first time in May/June 2019 as a guest of The Marais Project. He will perform in the ensemble’s 20th Anniversary concerts. Leif studied in Basel, Switzerland, with the great Jordi...

Marais Project 20th Anniversary “Times and Seasons” concerts – interview with Tommie Andersson

by philip | Apr 25, 2019 | Blog, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

Swedish born lutenist and early guitarist, Tommie Andersson, has made an outstanding contribution to music in Australia. For more than 30 years he has been a key member of a range of ensembles and projects including the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and, of course,...

April Marais Project Newsletter – 20th Anniversary concert on May 26!

by philip | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

Hi, I hope you are well. Where have the years gone? Back in 2000 we tentatively held the first Marais Project concert at St Scholastica’s chapel in Glebe. I had no idea if anyone would turn up but just in case, I baked some scones for the audience to eat at interval. ...