by philip | Aug 10, 2014 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts, Non classical music
Collusion (n.) – a secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others. Philip Pogson (PP) Emily-Rose and Susie, how did you first meet? Was it “love at first musical sight” or has your artistic collaboration grown over time?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
