Improvised tune of the week: violinist Ragnhild Hemsing playing the hardanger fiddle, often called the national instrument of Norway. A really interesting album!
open.spotify.com/track/62KzfT...
Tune of the day. Our version of Kärestans död (Death of the beloved). Such a powerful Swedish story…
The Marais Project & Duo Langborn
youtu.be/KYJWRT6fQHI?...
Our The Marais Project album "Two" has passed 350,000 plays on Spotify. We made this album in a single day during Covid. Thanks to Tommie Andersson, Susie Bishop and sound engineer Chris Doherty - Recordist, Mixer, Producer. It's on the Move Records label. Link - open.spotify.com/album/0r4H3C...
Playing in Perth last year with HIP Company. Tx to Talluah Chong for the image
Tune of the day: one of the most beautiful Swedish folk melodies, beautifully sung. Superb arrangement by Tommie Andersson and what a gorgeous theorbo solo...
open.spotify.com/track/7I2oHU...
Tune of the day: Spanish traditional music with viola da gamba. Special!
open.spotify.com/track/4iDPsH...
A painting of pink flowers growing alongside the rocky coastline of the Bedruthan Steps in Cornwall, England.
My painting SEA PINKS
“You have to stop listening in categories. The music is either good or it's bad.”
— Duke Ellington
'The Queen's Court by Matt Keegan. The first Australian work for solo electric viola da gamba. Hope you enjoy. It's on our Elysian Fields album 'Swirling Flame'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz8u...
Album of the week: a release of Australian art songs by soprano Rebecca Cassidy & pianist Alex Raineri. On the Move Records. Move have faithfully and creatively supported Australian music and musicians for decades! Tidal & Spotify links.
open.spotify.com/album/6iPJYj...
tidal.com/album/473048...
🔻 Playlist of the week on YouTube
🔻 Viol genius: the music of Marin Marais
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Me and my electric viol
Tune of the day: a beautiful folk song arranged for viola da gamba & voice
open.spotify.com/track/2mX9Bh...
Tune of the day: consort music by Christopher Simpson played by Australian early music band, Latitude 37
open.spotify.com/track/6D0Amh...
We had a rehearsal this week with legendary actor & director John Bell, preparing for our 'Passionate Pilgrim' performance at Blackheath Chamber Music Festival on April 25. Poetry from Shakespeare & Sir Thomas Wyatt the Poet and music from us! Tickets: www.mountainproductions.com.au/2026-festiva...
Album of the week: an ambitious new solo viola da gamba release from Michael Bonal. Tidal and Spotify links
open.spotify.com/album/6FLdPH...
tidal.com/album/490782...
Jazz-improv Thursday: a new release from Australian guitarist & band leader Hilary Geddes. Love the music, love the cover art too!
open.spotify.com/track/5s4Phs...
tidal.com/track/458308...
Playlist of the week: some diverse, wonderful tracks by Australian First Nations’ musicians & composers
open.spotify.com/playlist/3UA...
Tune of the day: the extraordinary voice of Montserrat Figueras with her husband, gambist Jordi Savall. They set the standard for us all!
open.spotify.com/track/6zd3ZP...
Harry Christophers and The Sixteen: I've alway loved their sound!
www.continuoconnect.com/features/har...
Tune of the day 🎵
François Couperin Suite for viola da gamba and basso in E minor. Manon Papasergio viola da gamba
youtu.be/p0z3PqjHtcU?...
La petite Tarantelle - my riff on the great Marin Marais. With Tommie Andersson, therobo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCMg...
For Good Friday: the very moving opening chorus of Bach’s St John Passion:
open.spotify.com/track/12NzPH...
Tune of the day for jazz-improv Thursday: The Zawose Queens. Life affirming music!
open.spotify.com/track/1urTcj...
What a privilege to work with artist Kate Dorrough and other colleagues this last week at the the CORRIDOR project. The ancient 7-string viola da gamba meets 21st century artistry!
Playlist of the week: music for solo viol on YouTube. Some fantastic playing!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
It is quite wonderful isn't it? I wish I had composed it!
