by philip | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog, Commissions and New Music, Elysian Fields, Non classical music, Uncategorized
In Swedish, Fika (pron. “fee-ka”) refers to a moment when we slow down and enjoy the good things of life. For Elysian Fields, Australia’s only electric viola da gamba ensemble, it is also the title given to their new Scandinavia-inspired recording project. Financial...
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...
by philip | Feb 8, 2019 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Non classical music
Actor, writer and film-maker, James Fraser, has worked with viola da gambist, Jenny Eriksson for several years including writing and acting in “Master and Pupil”, The Marais Project’s dramatisation of the life and music of Marin Marais. He has now made an epic...
by philip | May 12, 2018 | Blog, Elysian Fields, Non classical music
What: Elysian Fields premieres its new Scandinavian Project When: Thursday 24 May 2018, 8.30 to 11.00pm Where: Foundry 616, Harris St, Ultimo Cost: $20/15 Tickets: http://foundry616.com.au/product/24-may-thursday-elysian-fields-scandinavian-project Since their first...
by philip | May 4, 2018 | Blog, Elysian Fields, 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 2018 Elysian Fields will...
