Move Records Australian classical music, est. 1968

Nordic Moods & Baroque Echoes

This recording is a collaboration between Duo Langborn/Wendel & The Marais Project. It is a blend baroque music, original compositions and arrangements, as well as folk music from both Australia and Sweden.

Much of the repertoire for the album was arranged or composed specifically for our unique instrumentation: voice/violin, violin, viola da gamba, cimbalom, and guitar/theorbo.

This album continues The Marais Project's philosophy of recording. The repertoire is diverse and engaging, lovingly performed by its unique instrumentation of voice/violin, baroque/modern violin, cimbalom, theorbo/lute and viola da gamba. The cimbalom is rare in classical music, so don’t miss the chance to hear the amazing sound of Olof’s concert cimbalom.

Press quote

“... fascinating collaboration of violin, viola da gamba, guitar, theorbo and cimbalom, to produce a range of tonal colours which must surely be unique. Each of the 15 tracks on the disc has its own distinct flavour although best listened to a few tracks at a time. Listening to all in one sitting is akin to eating an entire feast on one’s own. Best shared a course at a time with others.” ★★★★

— Michael Morton-Evans, 2MBS Fine Music Magazine

Artists

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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.

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Duo Langborn/Wendel

Track Listing

  1. Kärestans död [Death of the beloved] (Traditional)
  2. Anna Jennifer Eriksson

    3. Alcione Marin Marais

  3. Menuet [Instrumental]
  4. Prelude [Instrumental]
  5. Gigue [Instrumental]
  6. Pavane: Thoughts of a Septuagenarian / Marais Echoes & Nordic Moods Esbjörn Svensson
  7. La Marieé Menuet Jennifer Eriksson
  8. Glädjens blomster [The flowers of joy] Jennifer Eriksson

    9. Sonate in G minor for violin & continuo Johan Helmich Roman

  9. Largo
  10. Allegro
  11. Intermezzo
  12. Allegro ma non presto
  13. Löv som faller (A leaf falls) Olof Wendel
  14. Sans frayeur (Without fear) Marc-Antonie Charpentier
  15. Kristallen den fina (The crystal so fine) (Traditional)

Performers

Composers

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Jennifer Eriksson

Jennifer Eriksson completed her initial musical studies at the Sydney Conservatorium then moved to The Netherlands for three years to undertake viola da gamba tuition with Jaap ter Linden at Rotterdam Conservatorium.

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Marin Marais

Marin Marais (1656-1728) was a French composer and viol player. He studied composition with Jean-Baptiste Lully, often conducting his operas, and with master of the bass viol Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe for six months.

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Esbjörn Svensson

Esbjörn Svensson (16 April 1964 – 14 June 2008) was a prominent Swedish jazz pianist/composer and founder of the Esbjörn Svensson Trio, commonly known as e.s.t.

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Marc-Antonie Charpentier

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Johan Helmich Roman

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Olof Wendel

Where to listen

Nordic Moods & Baroque Echoes is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music.

Nordic Moods & Baroque Echoes is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.

Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.

Product details

Catalogue number
MCD 656
List price
$25.00 AUD
Release date
Copyright
© 2024 The Marais Project
Phonogram
℗ 2024 Move Records
Category
Early music
Barcode
EAN 9314574065626