James Fraser On The Marais Project’s ‘Master And Pupil’

James Fraser On The Marais Project’s ‘Master And Pupil’

The Marais Project’s May concert is a collaboration between Marais Project Director, Jenny Eriksson and leading young Australian actor, writer and film maker, James Fraser (The Water Diviner, The Devil’s Playground and The Turning) to create Master and Pupil, a new musical-theatrical event.  Together, they have formulated a series of penetrating and moving reflections in words and…

Composer And Pianist Matt McMahon Talks About New Band Launch

Composer And Pianist Matt McMahon Talks About New Band Launch

  When nationally renowned viola da gambist Jenny Eriksson formed Australia’s first electric viola da gamba band, Elysian Fields, she had one pianist in mind: Matt McMahon. Jenny and Matt developed their friendship over several years of performing together at jazz gigs.  In 2014 she finally invited him to write for, and appear with, her…

The Marais Project At The NZ International Early Music Festival

The Marais Project At The NZ International Early Music Festival

Feel like a musical holiday overseas and a fan of early music?  The Marais Project kicks of its 2015 season with a guest appearance at the second New Zealand International Early Music Festival (NZIEMF) to be held in Dunedin, New Zealand from February 27th to March 8th. The Marais Project directed by gamba player Jennifer Eriksson…