Review of “Six of the Best”

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...

“Six of the Best” – an exploration of 5 great composers for the viola da gamba + 1 new work!

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...

Review of “Mara! meets Marais” CD, from Stringendo magazine

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...

“Swedish Roots” – an interview with The Marais Project’s Jenny Eriksson & Tommie Andersson

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...

“Seaven Teares” concert program – 3pm August 26, 2012 – Sydney Conservatorium

by philip | Aug 18, 2012 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Maris Project Concerts

– Anon. (early 1600s, South America) – Hanacpachap cusicuinin – Anthony Holborne (c. 1545-1602)– Dance Suite Galliard: Wanton Almaine: The fruit of love Galliard: The Fairie-round Almaine: The Choise Galliard: As it fell on a holie Eve – John...

“Seaven Teares” with Susie Bishop & Paul Cutlan

by philip | Aug 5, 2012 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, General, Maris Project Concerts

The next concert by the “Seaven Teares” viol consort is presented by The Marais Project, (3pm, August 26, 2012 at Sydney Conservatorium) and will feature upcoming vocalist, Susie Bishop alongside bass clarinettist, Paul Cutlan.  This is the first time that...