Anthony Abouhamad
Performing as The Marais Project
The Marais Project is a celebration of music for the viola da gamba inspired by Marin Marais, the great French virtuoso viola da gamba performer and composer. Formed by Jennifer Eriksson in 2000, the ensemble’s original aim was to perform the complete viola da gamba works of Marais – a monumental task which is more than 85% complete.
Exquisite Harmonies
‘Exquisite Harmonies’ features works for viola da gamba and harpsichord, and several harpsichord solos, largely from the French baroque. The exceptions being Telemann, Abel and Australian composer, Troy Russell. A nice treat being an improvised harpsichord fantasia in the style of Telemann.
Australian Monody
The Marais Project is joined by international countertenor, Russell Harcourt, in a brilliant collection of largely Australian songs and instrumental works exploring light and darkness, love and loss.