THE FRENCH FLUTE – A MARAIS PROJECT CONCERT @ SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC

Recently returned from giving concerts in her grandfather’s home country of Sweden, Marais Project Director, Jenny Eriksson, is busily preparing for the group’s final 2016 concert, THE FRENCH FLUTE.

The event is built around two highly talented guest artists: Mikaela Oberg, baroque flute, and soprano, Anna Sandstrom.  

“It is very special to perform with Mikaela”, Eriksson commented, “I have literally known her since she was a child.  In fact, lutenist Tommie Andersson and I used to play in a group with her father, Howard, who was also a fabulous baroque flute and recorder player who for many years taught at Sydney Conservatorium.”        

A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium, Mikaela went on to undertake post graduate studies in Holland and on her return became a member of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra.  “The flute, like the viola da gamba, is loved in France”, Eriksson relates.  “French composers from the 1700s until today have written some of the best music the world has seen for the instrument.  We are looking forward to presenting works by very fine, but not so well known composers, such as Louis-Nicolas Clérambault, André Campra, Jean-Marie Leclair and Jacques-Martin Hotteterre.”  

Joining Oberg is soprano Anna Sandstrom. “Anna is very well known across Australia and overseas”, Eriksson enthused, “She enjoys a busy freelance solo and choral career with appearances in UK festivals including Henley, Poole Lighthouse & Petworth, and concerts including Cadogan Hall and even Westminster Abbey.”  

Sandstrom is excited at the prospect of the upcoming concert: “This is my first performance with The Marais Project and I am reveling in the opportunity to prepare a whole concert of French baroque music, a rarity for singers in Australia.”  

Also appearing are master lutenist, Tommie Andersson

and much loved harpsichordist, Anthony Hamad.

As always, the concert will end with a complimentary glass of wine and the opportunity for audience members to meet and get to know the musicians.

The Marais Project will be performing their concert THE FRENCH FLUTE @ the Sydney Conservatorium Of Music, Macquarie Street, Sydney at 3 pm on Sunday 16th October. Tickets $35 and $20 concession.

http://www.classikon.com/concerts/marais-project-sydney-16-oct-2016/ or phone  9809 5185.