Greek Mythology and Percussion
Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from the land of the long white cloud, New Zealand, focusing today on the life and music of John Psathas.
Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from the land of the long white cloud, New Zealand, focusing today on the life and music of John Psathas. Macleod in discussion with the composer, delves into the influences and creative processes for Psathas, not least being inspired by his Greek ancestry, and his passion for percussion.
RealBadNow – V
John Psathas, electronics
Fabian Ziegler, percussion
John Psathas & Arujna Oakes
Craving the World
Arjuna Oakes, vocals and piano
Sam Notman, drums
Harris Lambrakis, Ney
Kyriakos Tapakis, Oud
Vagelis Karipis, percussion
Dimitris Tsekouras, bass
John Psathas
Voices at the End (Mitote)
Dawn Hardwick, piano
John Psathas, electronics
Three Psalms (No 3, Sergei Bk. Ch. 1)
Michael Houston, piano
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Marc Taddei, conductor
Songs for Simon (No 1, His Second Time)
John Psathas, electronics
Donald Nicolson, piano
Helix (No 3, Tarantismo)
New Zealand Trio
The All-Seeing Sky (excerpt)
Fabian Ziegler, percussion
Luca Staffelbach, percussion
Orchestra Wellington
Marc Taddei, conductor
Produced by Luke Whitlock.
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Broadcast
- Thu 12 Mar 202616:00BBC Radio 3
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