by philip | Jan 20, 2020 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Elysian Fields
Gordon Kerry is the first Australian composer to write for both the electric and acoustic versions of the viola da gamba. He is also the first classical composer to work with the electric viola da gamba ensemble, Elysian Fields. Kerry was Musica Viva Australia’s...
by philip | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Elysian Fields, Uncategorized
In Swedish, Fika (pron. “fee-ka”) refers to a moment when we slow down and enjoy the good things of life. For viola da gambist, Jenny Eriksson, and her unique electric viola da gamba ensemble, Elysian Fields, it is also the title given to their new...
by philip | May 13, 2019 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
Program On May 26 The Marais Project celebrates our 20th Anniversary with a joint concert with Elysian Fields, my electric viola da gamba ensemble. We also welcome Swedish gambist, Leif Henrikson to Australia and to The Marais Project. The program is below. First Half...
by philip | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Marin Marais, Maris Project Concerts
Hi, I hope you are well. Where have the years gone? Back in 2000 we tentatively held the first Marais Project concert at St Scholastica’s chapel in Glebe. I had no idea if anyone would turn up but just in case, I baked some scones for the audience to eat at interval. ...
by philip | Feb 25, 2019 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Non classical music
Dear Friends I hope you are well as the southern hemisphere summer finally looks like coming to an end. Just a reminder of our recent and upcoming concerts. What should I say – March 14 CD launch and concert On March 14 Elysian Fields will officially launch our first...
by philip | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Maris Project Concerts, Non classical music
Dear friends, I hope that you had a wonderful break of some time over Christmas and New Year. I spent quite a bit of time on the beach and with family and am now back practicing and organising for the year to come. 20 Year Anniversary Year As you may be aware, in 2019...
