by philip | Nov 10, 2015 | Elysian Fields
Siebe Pogson graduated from Sydney Conservatorium on classical piano in 2014 but is mainly known as an electric bassist and composer. His initial bass lessons were with Steve Elphick. He then worked jazz educator and teacher Saul Richardson who helped him prepare for...
by philip | Oct 26, 2015 | Elysian Fields
When nationally renowned viola da gambist Jenny Eriksson formed Australia’s first electric viola da gamba band, Elysian Fields, she had one pianist in mind: Matt McMahon. Jenny and Matt’s friendship had developed for several years at jazz gigs. In 2014 their...
by philip | Aug 11, 2015 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
However far The Marais Project wanders into the realms of Swedish folk music, jazz or even newly composed works, we always come home to our passion and reason for being: the music of Marais and the French Baroque. This was the great era of the viola da gamba as a solo...
by philip | Jul 30, 2015 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
We are so pleased to welcome baroque flautist Mikaela Oberg to this performance. Recently returned from post graduate study in The Netherlands, Mikaela is already making a name for herself as a member of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and as a guest in other...
by philip | Jul 24, 2015 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
Soprano Belinda Montgomery has performed with The Marais Project since its inception and has appeared on 4 of our 5 CDs. Whether as a soloist or ensemble member Lindy is widely respected in the music world for her musicianship, versatility and professionalism. She is...
by philip | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
Guest baritone Alexander Knight is fast developing a reputation as a leading light in the younger generation of Sydney singers. Soon after the Marais Project concert on August 16 he heads overseas for further study. Alex kindly took some time recently to answer a few...
by philip | Apr 27, 2015 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts, Non classical music
On Saturday 30 May 2015, The Independent, North Sydney, will be filled with the rare sounds of Swedish baroque and folk music when The Marais Project launches their new CD. The event has long been a dream of musical partners and Marais Project members, gambist Jenny...
by philip | Apr 24, 2015 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts, Non classical music
Smorgasbord by both title and substance. Although the fare has a predominantly Swedish focus -inspired by the descent of Jenny Eriksson and Tommie Andersson – there is content that brings to mind old English dance tunes, and stirs the ghosts of Handel and...
by philip | Apr 13, 2015 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Marin Marais, Non classical music
Artists: Pascal Herington – Tenor, Melissa Farrow – Baroque Flute, Fiona Ziegler – Baroque Violin, Tommie Andersson – Theorbo and Classical Era Guitar, Jennifer Eriksson – Viola da Gamba. Exuberant, gentle, fresh, mellow, scintillating, delightful… and so runs...
by sam | Feb 16, 2015 | Blog
The Marais Project kicks of its 2015 season with a guest appearance at the second New Zealand International Early Music Festival (NZIEMF) to be held in Dunedin, New Zealand. Renowned for its diverse and interesting performances of French baroque viola da gamba music,...
