Philip Pogson

The Marais Project presents ‘if…’ – featuring countertenor Russell Harcourt

 

 

 

 

Fresh from a 5-month lockdown The Marais Project has one final performance booked for 2021. Titled ‘if…’ the concert also serves as an opportunity for the musicians to finalise preparations for their December 2021 recording session.

‘We were incredibly lucky to be awarded a Create NSW grant to help us complete a recording largely of Australian songs,’ Eriksson reflected. ‘We literally span two hundred years from the 1830s – with two songs by the Colonial composer, Nathan Isaac – through to works by Carl Vine, Gordon Kerry and Alice Chance. Susie Bishop and I have also written pieces and Tommie Andersson has been active in making some superb arrangements.’

The Marais Project with Russell Harcourt

Also on the program is a suite by Marin Marais, and two vocal works by Purcell – that will also feature on the new release. ‘We are so happy to have Russell Harcourt join us’, Eriksson enthused. ‘He is the first countertenor to work with The Marais Project and brings such energy and musicality to everything he does. And then there is his magnificent voice!’

The performance takes place at Henley Community Centre, close to Gladesville Bridge.

Artists: Russell Harcourt, countertenor; Susie Bishop, voice & violin; Tommie Andersson, lutes and guitar; Jenny Eriksson & Cathy Upex, viola da gamba

The Marais Project  performs  if… at the  Henley Community Centre,  Off Crown Street,  Henley  NSW   from   3pm Sunday 21st November 2021   |   Tickets $30/20   children and students $10 

Bookings:  https://events.humanitix.com/marais-project-if/tickets

Media: for more information, artist details, photos, review tickets, preview recordings, interviews & more, contact Philip Pogson m: 0412 459 156  e: philippogson@theleadingpartnership.com.au or Jenny Eriksson m: 0412 459 155 e: jennyeriksson212@gmail.com

Published by Philip Pogson

Philip Pogson originally trained as a music teacher and classical guitarist at Sydney Conservatorium before undertaking post graduate studies in classical guitar in Europe. For nearly two decades he has worked as a senior business advisor, consultant and company director. He has maintained an active interest in music and the arts as the co-managing director of early music ensembles, “The Marais Project” and “Sounds Baroque”, and “Elysian Fields”, Australia’s first electric viola da gamba improvised music ensemble. Along with his wife Jennifer Eriksson he has co-commissioned more than 20 new Australian works for viola da gamba and electric viola da gamba and acted as executive producer for a number of highly regarded CDs. He enjoys reading, attending concerts and gigs and occasional outings on bass guitar.