Greek Mythology and Percussion

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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.