The tradition of music of a former age was produced and exalted with clarity of purpose and intentional authenticity. The wistful notes and rich depth of the bow across the viola da gamba were complemented by the distinctly sharper sounds of the harpsichord. Jenny Eriksson on her 17th century Viola da Gamba made by Nicolas Bertrand, an instrument maker based in Paris I was immediately transported to another era the soothing enchantment of a less cluttered time was echoed in the musical sounds created by the two period instruments. The harpsichord was also widely played in Renaissance and Baroque music. Jenny was joined by Raymond Harvey celebrated harpsichord player and the chemistry, rapport and respect between both was engaging. The Marais Project Rei-imaginings concert opened with the Suite in E minor from Pieces de viole, bby Marais. When Jenny walked on stage she illuminated the Recital Hall with a radiant smile and set the scene with her own passionate anticipation. Jenny Eriksson is widely recognized as one of Australia’s best known and most versatile viola da gambists. The viola da gamba is one of a family of bowed, fretted and stringed musical instruments that was most popular in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. From French composer and viol player Marin Marais (1656-1728) to current improvisations by contemporary composers and interpreters, marvellous music was very successfully explored in this mesmerizing concert.
To re-imagine the viola da gamba in an inventive array of settings. Re-imaginings = to imagine or anew, especially: to form a new conception … was the theme that underpinned the program.
The final Marais Project Concert for 2014 was performed at the Recital Hall West, Sydney Conservatorium where the viola da gamba was celebrated in an eclectic range of contexts under the guidance of Jenny Erikson, Founder and Director of the Project. Jenny Eriksson (Founder and Director), Cathy Upex, Tommie Andersson, Lindy Montgomery, The Marais Project
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