by philip | Dec 11, 2014 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Non classical music
It takes courage to step outside the boundaries of a successful career in a musical genre and perform in a very different setting, on stage, in front to an audience. Gambist Jenny Eriksson has decided to do just that. When Jenny expressed an interest to play with...
by philip | Oct 23, 2014 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts, Non classical music
The theme for The Marais Project’s 15th anniversary year is Re-imaginings. During the year we are taking the opportunity to re-imagine the viola da gamba in a range of settings from Rameau and Marais to world and improvised music. After I formed The Marais Project in...
by philip | Oct 5, 2014 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Maris Project Concerts, Non classical music
When Jenny Eriksson formed The Marais Project in 2000 the term “project” quickly evolved to mean more than just the idea of playing all the viola da gamba works of Marin Marais – which was and is the key focus of the ensemble. As Jenny’s musical tastes evolved it was...
by philip | Aug 19, 2014 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts, Non classical music
Program 2014 is a special year for us as The Marais Project celebrates 15 years of continuous operation. Over this time we have released 4 CDs, made a number of studio recordings for the ABC and given more than 120 concerts. If we were married it would be our Crystal...
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 | Sep 3, 2013 | Blog, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts, Non classical music
Radiant in red, on Saturday evening August 24th Sydney musician and teacher of music Jenny Eriksson, surrounded and supported by her wonderful team of talented musicians and singers, wowed the crowd packed into the intimate space at the old ‘Independent’ Edwardian...
