by philip | Jul 5, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Marin Marais
The Marais Project is directed by Jennifer Eriksson who founded the group in 2000. Lady Sings the Viol comprises 15 tracks of eclectic music, ranging from C1300 to the 21st century, with the viol the dominant instrument in all tracks. There are five female voices,...
by philip | May 6, 2013 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Non classical music
Thanks to our colleagues at Early Music Society of Victoria for organising reviews of “Lady Sings the Viol”. We really appreciate the thoughtful comments. Two CD reviews of Lady Sings the Viol – The Marais Project, directed by Jennifer Eriksson...
by philip | May 5, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Non classical music
“Abandon your notions regarding the viola da gamba when you listen to this recording, Lady Sings the Viol, from The Marais Project. In their 4th studio recording, the ensemble, led by gambist, founder and Music Director Jennifer Erkisson has gathered an ensemble...
by philip | May 4, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Marin Marais
In January and February 2013 I undertook at short term Winter Residency at The Banff Centre, Canada. Banff is one of the largest arts centres in the world. To be accepted I had presented a proposal which in my case was to prepare a recital called “Six of the...
by philip | Apr 30, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Marin Marais, Non classical music
To be officially launched at The Independent Theatre, North Sydney on 24th August, a copy of this CD has found its way to the EMN for early evaluation. About half of the disk’s repertoire could be considered early music, the remainder filled by 20th Century composers...
by philip | Apr 30, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
Six of the Best; The Marais Project – Jennifer Eriksson & Daniel Yeadon, violas da gamba; Tommie Andersson, theorbo; Ray Harvey, harpsichord Recital Hall East, Sydney Conservatorium of Music; 11/4/13 “Marais Project’s presentation of six composers and...
by philip | Mar 28, 2013 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
(Almost) forgotten greats and modern masters Couperin, Forqueray, Dollé, Marais, D’Hervelois. How many 21st century music-lovers are familiar with any of the above names? Yet back in the days when Louis XIV ruled France, they were celebrity composers for the...
by philip | Nov 3, 2012 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Non classical music
Johan Helmich Roman (1694-1758) – Sonata I (Stockholm 1727) – Largo Allegro Larghetto Andante Vivace Carl Michael Bellman (1740-1795) Stockholm 1790 and 1791. Arranged by Tommie Andersson – Fredmans Epistel No. 2 – Till Fader Berg, rörande...
by philip | Oct 24, 2012 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
We are very happy with this CD and the following Review considering we had 5 hours or so in the studio to put it down!:- “Two of Australia’s early music ensembles combine to perform repertoire about which they are passionate: music for viola da gamba by Marin...
by philip | Oct 6, 2012 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
At 2.30pm on Sunday May 12, 2013 the Blessed Sacrament Church, Mosman, will be filled with the rare sounds of Swedish baroque and folk music as The Marais Project once again present their unique take on Swedish folk and baroque music, “Swedish Roots”. The...
