Elysium Ensemble

Artistic director: Greg Dikmans

How sweet a thing it is to wear a crown,
Within whose circuit is Elysium
And all that poets feign of bliss and joy!

William Shakespeare—Henry VI, Part III (c.1590)


Elysium Ensemble - St Paul's Anglican Church, Geelong - 24 April 2008

Elysium Ensemble—St Paul's Anglican Church, Geelong—24 April 2008. Photo: Albert Comper


Concerts

Details of Upcoming Concerts and an Archive of past concert highlights.

A listing of the Elysium Ensemble’s extensive early music Repertoire and a selection of sample Concert Programs.


Recordings

Venice to Versailles

Cover of Venice to Versailles CD

An intriguing musical journey through the diversity of Italian and French instrumental chamber music of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries: sets of variations on vocal works and ground basses, dances, sonatas and suites. More »

Bedroom of the King

Cover of Bedroom of the King CD

Chamber music from the court of Versailles and the salons of Paris. La Chambre du Roi, literally ‘the bedroom of the king’, evokes the intimacy, delicacy, refinement and, above all, the douceur (‘softness’ or ‘sweetness’) of French chamber music of the early 18th century. More »


Biographies

The Elysium Ensemble has been acclaimed by critics for its exciting performances, fine musicianship and authoritative interpretations of early music from the Baroque and Classical periods.

As well as biographies of the performers, this section of the web site includes reviews and other historical information spanning our 22 year history.


Notes

Industry founded upon ardent love and insatiable enthusiasm for music must be united with constant and diligent inquiry, and mature reflection and understanding.
Johann Joachim Quantz (Versuch, 1752)

The music, the composers and performance practice.

Information for listeners and performers, including frequently asked questions (FAQ) and program notes from our CDs and concerts.

Topics cover the cultural contexts and early music performance practices of the Baroque and Classical periods.