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 Jenny Eriksson in 2000, the group’s original aim was to perform the complete works of Marais – a monumental task which is more than 85% complete. Over the years we have extended our repertoire beyond the French baroque to include folk and traditional music as well as commissioning new works. We have toured across Australia and New Zealand & performed live on Radio National’s The Music Show. In 2019-20 we were Ensemble in Residence at Fine Music 102.5. In 2023 we toured Sweden with Duo Langborn/Wendel. Composers we've worked with include Gordon Kerry, Olof Wendel, Jenny Eriksson, Stephen Yates, Rosalind Page, Emily-Rose Šárkova, Dan Walker, Tommie Andersson, Paul Cutlan, Matt McMahon, Llew and Mara Kiek, Alice Chance. The Marais Project has released 9 albums. Our most recent recording, “Exquisite Harmonies” will be released on the MOVE Records label on 7 August 2026 🎶