by philip | May 3, 2021 | Blog, Commissions and New Music
Featuring the world premiere of ‘Christchurch Monody’ by Gordon Kerry. 3pm Sunday May 16, 2021, Mosman Art Gallery For more than 30 years now I have been exploring the music of the French baroque, and particularly the music of that era written for the viola da...
by philip | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Uncategorized
We in the developed West live in a highly individualistic and competitive world. Everything from aged and disability care to scientific research and road building is put out to tender, often with a view to using competition to drive the cost down. Our cut-throat...
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 | 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...
by philip | Jan 20, 2020 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Elysian Fields
Gordon Kerry is the first Australian composer to write for both the electric and acoustic versions of the viola da gamba. He is also the first classical composer to work with the electric viola da gamba ensemble, Elysian Fields. Kerry was Musica Viva Australia’s...
by philip | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Elysian Fields, Uncategorized
In Swedish, Fika (pron. “fee-ka”) refers to a moment when we slow down and enjoy the good things of life. For viola da gambist, Jenny Eriksson, and her unique electric viola da gamba ensemble, Elysian Fields, it is also the title given to their new...
