Two Reviews of “Lady Sings the Viol” from the Early Music Society of Victoria newsletter, 2 May 2013

by philip | May 6, 2013 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Non classical music

Thanks to our colleagues at Early Music Society of Victoria for organising reviews of “Lady Sings the Viol”.  We really appreciate the thoughtful comments. Two CD reviews of  Lady Sings the Viol – The Marais Project, directed by Jennifer Eriksson...

‘Lady Sings The Viol’ – CD Review by Shamistha de Soysa

by philip | May 5, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Non classical music

“Abandon your notions regarding the viola da gamba when you listen to this recording, Lady Sings the Viol, from The Marais Project. In their 4th studio recording, the ensemble, led by gambist, founder and Music Director Jennifer Erkisson has gathered an ensemble...

A viola da gambist’s reflections on a Banff Centre Residency, 2013

by philip | May 4, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Marin Marais

In January and February 2013 I undertook at short term Winter Residency at The Banff Centre, Canada.  Banff is one of the largest arts centres in the world.  To be accepted I had presented a proposal which in my case was to prepare a recital called “Six of the...

Review of “Lady Sings the Viol”

by philip | Apr 30, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Marin Marais, Non classical music

To be officially launched at The Independent Theatre, North Sydney on 24th August, a copy of this CD has found its way to the EMN for early evaluation. About half of the disk’s repertoire could be considered early music, the remainder filled by 20th Century composers...

Review of “Six of the Best”

by philip | Apr 30, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

Six of the Best; The Marais Project – Jennifer Eriksson & Daniel Yeadon, violas da gamba; Tommie Andersson, theorbo; Ray Harvey, harpsichord Recital Hall East, Sydney Conservatorium of Music; 11/4/13 “Marais Project’s presentation of six composers and...

“Six of the Best” – an exploration of 5 great composers for the viola da gamba + 1 new work!

by philip | Mar 28, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

(Almost) forgotten greats and modern masters Couperin, Forqueray, Dollé, Marais, D’Hervelois.  How many 21st century music-lovers are familiar with any of the above names?  Yet back in the days when Louis XIV ruled France, they were celebrity composers for the...