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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 9h

Tune of the day: from our new album. ‘The Acceptance’ is the only song using viola da gamba by an Australian First Nations’ composer. Thanks to Troy J Russell!

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 1d

A reminder of what a beautiful track 'Lullaby for a Broken World' is...

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Lullaby for a Broken World - The Marais Project

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 1d

'Lullaby for a Broken World' by Susie Bishop (From our The Marais Project 'Australian Monody' album) has been included in a list of top Australian art music works. You can vote for Susie here

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Voting for Limelight’s 25 in 25 playlist is open

Vote now, and help us create Limelight’s 25 in 25, the ultimate playlist of Australia's favourite art music.

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 3d

Album of the week: How interesting. The Bach solo cello suites on 6 different instruments

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J. S. Bach: The Cello Suites on Six Different Instruments

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 4d

Tune of the day: a delightful chaconne by Handel played by the wonderul Hille Perl & colleagues

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Chaconne in G Major, HWV 435

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 5d

Thank's so much to Sydney Arts Guide for this 5 star review of our new Elysian Fields album. Such insightful thoughts...

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ALBUM REVIEW: ‘SWIRLING FLAME’ – ELYSIAN FIELDS

Above: Electric viola da gambist, Jenny Eriksson, who compose the ‘Swirling Flame’ suite on this album and curated the album’s elements. A ‘swirling flame’ conjures up timeless im…

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 5d

Playlist of the week: Australian music for the viola da gamba & viol family. So much variety! 🎼

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Australian music for the viola da gamba & viol family - YouTube

Just some of the Australian music created 'down under' for the viola da gamba .

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 6d

Tune of the day: a gorgeous Catalan folk song featuring my colleague Peter Krivda and friends!

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L'Enyor

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 6d

thank you! He has been my mentor in improvisation and jazz

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 7d

My new Elysian Fields' electric viola da album features a duo called 'Dark Dreaming' with my son Seebz Pogson. He also wrote the track. I am so lucky to get to play with him! Video by James Fraser

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Dark Dreaming - Elysian Fields

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 7d

Tune of the day: from my Swedish colleague Totte Mattsson and ‘Boot.’ I also like the name! The whole album is great

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Australien

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 10d

Another fine review of our Rendez-Vous French baroque project

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 10d

Album of the week: a new release from viol consort masters, Fretwork, and choir, Sansara. Music by Estonian, Arvo Pärt. Some sublime music!

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sublime calculations

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 11d

Tune of the day: new songs, old instruments (lutes & viol), beautiful arrangements 🎵

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Northern sky

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 12d

I am blessed to have a wonderful son (Siebe Pogson) who is a bassist, pianist and gifted composer. We also get to play together. He has written me a track called 'Dark Dreaming' for our new Elysian Fields' album. Video by James Fraser

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The back story to 'Dark Dreaming' for electric viola da gamba & bass guitar

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 12d

Australian music for viola da gamba: the Apple 🍏 Music version 🦘🦘🦘

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Viol Aussies Playlist by Jennifer Eriksson on Apple Music

Playlist · 30 Songs

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 12d

Playlist of the week: Viol Aussies - Australian music for viola da gamba. We seem to love this instrument Down Under 🦘🎶🦘

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Viol Aussies - Australian music for viola da gamba

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks to Limelight Magazine for this appreciative review of our Rendez-Vous French baroque music project with HIP Company. It took two years of consistent work to make this happen on opposite sides of our huge country! Thanks to everyone who supported us

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★★★★ Rendez-Vous (HIP Company & The Marais Project)

Read the Limelight review.

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 13d

Our Rendez-Vous project live in Perth

The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 13d

Tune of the day: Italian gambist Guido Balestracci plays Diego Ortiz

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Recercadas del Trattado de Glosas: Recercada sesta sobre el canto Ilano "La Spagna"

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 14d

Christophe Rousett on his love of Lully and French baroque opera 🇫🇷🎵🇫🇷

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Feature | Driven by curiosity: The inimitable art of Christophe Rousset | Continuo Connect

The French harpsichordist, conductor, and founder of Les Talens Lyriques in conversation with Continuo Connect's Writer-in-Residence, Simon Mundy

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 14d

Tune of the day: from our 2022 Australian Monody album. A Dowland song featuring a beautiful lute solo from Tommie Andersson. Vocals by Russell Harcourt and Susie Bishop. Second viol played by Cathy Tabrett

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Now O Now I Needs Must Part

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 15d

I planned this album when I had a broken arm and wasn't sure if I could play it again. I recorded it before and I had surgery for the second time. I am proud of what the band and I have done...

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Elysian Fields - Swirling Flame

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 16d

Am in Perth, Western Australia, for a project bringing together my ensemble, The Marais Project, and HIP Company. All all French baroque program tonight, 4 October, in Government House Ballroom. Tickets are still available for this great venue - events.humanitix.com/rendez-vous-...

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The Marais Project & Elysian Fields @maraisproject.bsky.social · 17d

Album of the week: a new release from young Australian sax player and band leader, Tessie Overmyer 🎷 Some great tracks and top players!

Out on the Earshift Music label 💿

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Tidelines

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