“Rameu” program and notes – 3pm, 25 May 2014, Sydney Conservatorium

by philip | May 16, 2014 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

Program We have been wanting to do this program for years!  It took the 250th anniversary of Rameau’s death to make to happen.  Below is the program and an overview of Rameau and his work.  We hope you can come along!  Pièces de clavecin en concerts (1741),...

“Mathematics of Motion” – A Chance encounter with Jean-Philippe Rameau

by philip | May 7, 2014 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

The Marais Project has commissioned a number of new works in 2014 to celebrate our 15th anniversary year.  The first of these new pieces is by composer and viola da gambist Alice Chance whose work “Mathematics of Motion” will receive its world premiere at the Marais...

Review No. 3: Dowland in the 21st Century

by philip | Nov 17, 2013 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

The sheer joy and smile on Jennifer Eriksson’s face when she started playing the first piece by Dowland with three other viols and a lute, was infectious enough to make my departure from home on a rainy Sunday afternoon a damn good idea. Lachrimae Antiquae (Seaven...

Review Number 2:- Dowland in the 21st Century, 10 November 2013

by philip | Nov 12, 2013 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

The striking setting of Sydney University’s Refectory suitably housed this special tribute to composer John Dowland. The aesthetic suited the styles of the music, and the acoustic was a true gift for this birthday bash. Special guests attended this party. Virtuosi...

Review – 450th Birthday Bash: Dowland in the 21st Century – 10 November, 2013

by philip | Nov 12, 2013 | Blog, General, Maris Project Concerts

During 2013 the musical world has been focusing on the bicentenaries of Verdi and Wagner with some attention also being given to the Benjamin Britten centenary.  Not much notice has been taken, however, of the birth 450 years ago of the English lutenist and songwriter...

The 450th Birthday Bash: Dowland in the 21st Century 3pm 10 Nov, 2013

by philip | Nov 5, 2013 | Blog, General, Maris Project Concerts

Welcome from Jennifer Eriksson Some 450 years after his birth in 1563 the world still cannot get enough of the great English lutenist and composer, John Dowland.  Rock musician Sting released a CD and DVD of Dowland covers several years ago and toured the world...