by philip | Apr 29, 2018 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Non classical music
Since their first performance three years ago, Elysian Fields, Australia’s only electric viola da gamba band, has carved out a growing reputation for performances that blur the boundaries between jazz, chamber music and world music. On May 24 Elysian Fields will...
by philip | Dec 15, 2017 | Blog
3.30pm January 28, 2018; The Independent Theatre, 269 Miller St, North Sydney Early music specialists, The Marais Project, and electric viola da gamba ensemble, Elysian Fields, both led by the versatile Jenny Eriksson, return to The Independent Theatre on January 28,...
by philip | Dec 10, 2017 | Blog
I have been avoiding doing a Marais Project Christmas concert since 2000 when I founded the group. Not because I don’t like the concept, but because so many ensembles do Christmas so well that it’s hard to know how to add anything to the mix. My avoidance came to a...
by philip | Nov 22, 2017 | Blog
“You’ll never make a living playing the viola da gamba in Australia!” was one of the comments Jennifer Eriksson fielded when she decided to give up the cello in favour of the lesser-known instrument. Well, as director of the Marais Project, Jennifer...
by philip | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog
Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival is a welcome addition to the local scene developed and promoted by Sydney Improvised Musica Association (SIMA). Elysian Fields, Australia’s only electric viola da gamba ensemble is featuring at the Festival. Founded by...
by philip | Jul 5, 2017 | Blog
For those who LOVE early music the program for our July 16 concert with The Muffat Collective follows. Marais meets Muffat is a true celebration of collaboration. It’s not only the coming together of two specialised, period instrument ensembles and our respective...
