Review Number 2:- Dowland in the 21st Century, 10 November 2013

by philip | Nov 12, 2013 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

The striking setting of Sydney University’s Refectory suitably housed this special tribute to composer John Dowland. The aesthetic suited the styles of the music, and the acoustic was a true gift for this birthday bash. Special guests attended this party. Virtuosi...

Review – 450th Birthday Bash: Dowland in the 21st Century – 10 November, 2013

by philip | Nov 12, 2013 | Blog, General, Maris Project Concerts

During 2013 the musical world has been focusing on the bicentenaries of Verdi and Wagner with some attention also being given to the Benjamin Britten centenary.  Not much notice has been taken, however, of the birth 450 years ago of the English lutenist and songwriter...

The 450th Birthday Bash: Dowland in the 21st Century 3pm 10 Nov, 2013

by philip | Nov 5, 2013 | Blog, General, Maris Project Concerts

Welcome from Jennifer Eriksson Some 450 years after his birth in 1563 the world still cannot get enough of the great English lutenist and composer, John Dowland.  Rock musician Sting released a CD and DVD of Dowland covers several years ago and toured the world...

Lady Sings the Viol – Review from “Stringendo”, the Journal of the Australian Strings Association

by philip | Sep 25, 2013 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts

This enchanting disc was produced with the intention of creating a diverse and unpredictable listening experience, and it certainly has succeeded in doing just that!  As the first Australian ensemble to attempt performing the complete 500+ viola da gamba works of...

Lady Sings the Viol CD launch – review by Carolyn McDowall

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...

Review of Lady Sings the Viol CD launch by Kate Tribe, ClassikON

by philip | Sep 3, 2013 | Blog, General, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts, Non classical music

The launch of Lady Sings the Viol CD was a joyous occasion in the almost full Independent Theatre in North Sydney. They wanted the night to be a celebration and not feel like a concert, and they achieved that wonderfully. You could feel the buzz and energy when...