by philip | Nov 30, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
It is a sad fact that one of the most important music programs in Australia gets remarkably little publicity despite its amazing scale, reach, impact and quality. A new opera production will be lavished with attention in the print media and on-line – and there is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
