by philip | Nov 11, 2022 | Blog, Elysian Fields
It’s the quality of the music – a compelling mixture of Scandinavian folk, classical and jazz influences – that really compels… It’s a wonder and a pleasure to watch a band able to conjure such a dark, introspective feeling in the room. (Limelight Magazine, November...
by philip | Dec 31, 2020 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Maris Project Concerts
The photo I have included is of me in front of an iPhone camera, it summarises the year about to pass – lots of Zoom meetings, Zoom concerts, phone calls and endless emails! I feel very lucky in this most difficult year to have been able to transfer some of...
by philip | Dec 31, 2020 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Marin Marais, Uncategorized
I’ve had an interesting and productive last few weeks with a Marais Project concert for Sydney Living Museums and a Marais recording session for a future video we are making. I’ve also completed a massive project compiling a Playlist of all the female viol...
by philip | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Elysian Fields, Uncategorized
‘Fika’ is out and positive feedback is growing rapidly Elysian Fields new CD, ‘Fika’ (pron. ‘fee-ka’) is already getting some great feedback. I’ve written a short article about the CD for CutCommon magazine describing our vision for this collection of music from, and...
by philip | Mar 24, 2020 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Marin Marais
Information helps! I don’t intend to flood everyone with information over the coming week but I did want to update you on where we and the Australian music sector are up to. Finishing off our new Elysian Fields’ CD – FIKA It does not make economic sense, but for...
by philip | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Elysian Fields, Non classical music, Uncategorized
In Swedish, Fika (pron. “fee-ka”) refers to a moment when we slow down and enjoy the good things of life. For Elysian Fields, Australia’s only electric viola da gamba ensemble, it is also the title given to their new Scandinavia-inspired recording project. Financial...
