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Cauldron Lighting Opening Ceremony Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 369 seconds John Psathas' dramatic adaptation of Dimitri Shostakovich's "Pirogov" used for the final flame sequence during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. All of Psathas's contributions to the soundtracks of the Athens2004 Opening and Closing ceremonies were closely supervised by musical director George Koumendakis. Related: athens2004, koumendakis, olympics, pirogov, psathas, shostakovich |
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Omnifenix _ Joshua Redman (part 1 of 3) Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 392 seconds Film by Keith Hill of Joshua Redman and Lance Philip recording New Zealand composer John Psathas's sax concerto "Omnifenix". Performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Taddei. Available at www.viewfromolympus. com Related: hill, keith, olympus, omnifenix, philip, psathas, redman, taddei |
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Etude by John Psathas Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 411 seconds Pedro Carneiro in rehearsal performing John Psathas's Etude from "One Study One Summary", for marimba, junk percussion, and tape. Filmed in the Century Theatre, Napier, New Zealand. Related: carneiro, etude, marimba, psathas, study, summary |
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Olympic Anthem Opening Ceremony Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 161 seconds John Psathas' arrangement of the Olympic Anthem during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. All of Psathas's contributions to the soundtracks of the Athens2004 Opening and Closing ceremonies were closely supervised by musical director George Koumendakis. Related: anthem, athens2004, koumendakis, olympics, psathas |
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Closing Ceremony Exit of the Olympic Flag Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 197 seconds John Psathas' arrangement of the Olympic Anthem performed as the Olympic flag is lowered during the closing ceremonyof the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. All of Psathas's contributions to the soundtracks of the Athens2004 Opening and Closing ceremonies were closely supervised by musical director George Koumendakis. Related: anthem, athens2004, koumendakis, olympics, psathas |
![Michael Brecker premieres Psathas\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/OI_eLbkYzKg/2.jpg "Michael Brecker premieres Psathas\") |
Michael Brecker premieres Psathas' sax concerto (1of3) Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 434 seconds The late Michael Brecker premieres John Psathas' sax concerto "Omnifenix" in Bologna August 2, 2000. The Orchestra Sinfonica dell'Emilia-Romagna "Arturo Toscanini" was conducted by Marcello Rota. Drum solo by Massimiliano Guono. Related: brecker, concerto, jazz, omnifenix, psathas |
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Greek National Anthem Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 66 seconds John Psathas' arrangement of the Greek National Anthem. Performed during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. All of Psathas's contributions to the soundtracks of the Athens2004 Opening and Closing ceremonies were closely supervised by musical director George Koumendakis. Related: anthem, athens2004, greek, koumendakis, olympics, psathas |
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Omnifenix _ Joshua Redman (part 2 of 3) Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 299 seconds Film by Keith Hill of Joshua Redman and Lance Philip recording New Zealand composer John Psathas's sax concerto "Omnifenix". Performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Taddei. Available at www.viewfromolympus. com Related: hill, keith, olympus, omnifenix, philip, psathas, redman, taddei |
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Ancient Greek Songs Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 571 seconds John Psathas's Arrangements of four Ancient Greek Songs. (i) Tecmessa's Lament, anon (ii) Seikilos Song (iii) 1st Pythian Ode (Pindar) (iv) Hymn to the Muse (Mesomedes of Crete). Recorded at the Auckland Chamber Orchestra's Concert "The Man From Olympus", at the Auckland Concert Chamber on Sunday. September 28th, 2008. Singers Iain Tetley and Yvette Audain Related: aco, ancient, auckland, audain, chamber, greek, mesomedes, olympus, orchestra, psathas, scholes, seikilos, songs, tetley |
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Omnifenix _ Joshua Redman (part 3 of 3) Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 292 seconds Film by Keith Hill of Joshua Redman and Lance Philip recording New Zealand composer John Psathas's sax concerto "Omnifenix". Performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Taddei. Available at www.viewfromolympus. com Related: hill, keith, olympus, omnifenix, philip, psathas, redman, taddei |
![Michael Brecker premieres Psathas\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/G5MgAt3XMIM/2.jpg "Michael Brecker premieres Psathas\") |
Michael Brecker premieres Psathas' sax concerto (2of3) Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 311 seconds The Late Michael Brecker Premieres new Zealand composer John Psathas' sax concerto in Bologna August 2, 2000. The Orchestra Sinfonica dell'Emilia-Romagna "Arturo Toscanini" was conducted by Marcello Rota. Drum solo by Massimiliano Guono. Related: brecker, concerto, jazz, omnifenix, psathas |
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Maenads - View From Olympus 3 (STUDIO) Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 361 seconds John Psathas - Composer Michael Houstoun - Piano Pedro Carneiro - Percussion Marc Taddei - Conductor New Zealand Symphony Orchestra This is footage of the View From Olympus recording session at the Wellington Michael Fowler Centre November 21st and 22nd 2005. Available on the View From Olympus CD/DVD at www.rattle.co.nz Related: carneiro, houstoun, maenads, olympus, psathas, taddei |
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Fireworks Opening Ceremony Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 89 seconds John Psathas' original composition for the fireworks that ended the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. All of Psathas's contributions to the soundtracks of the Athens2004 Opening and Closing ceremonies were closely supervised by musical director George Koumendakis. Related: athens2004, fireworks, koumendakis, olympics, psathas |
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Spike (mallet percussion and piano) Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 531 seconds John Psathas's duo performed by two phenomenal musicians; Brian Resnick (percussion) and Stephen Gosling (piano). At Brian's 1999 end-of-year recital during his time at the Juilliard School. Recording (featuring Brian and Steve) on the CD "Rhythm Spike". www.rattle.co.nz Related: gosling, mallets, marimba, psathas, resnick, spike, vibes, vibraphone |
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John Psathas interview after recording with Joshua Redman Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 549 seconds John Psathas interviewed immediately after the recording session in the Wellington Town Hall on May 8th 2006. The work recorded was Omnifenix originally premiered by Michael Brecker. Related: brecker, interview, nzso, omnifenix, psathas, redman |
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Speeches - Closing Ceremony Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 98 seconds John Psathas's original processional music for the approach of the presidents to the speech podium during the closing ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. All of Psathas's contributions to the soundtracks of the Athens2004 Opening and Closing ceremonies were closely supervised by musical director George Koumendakis. Related: athens2004, fanfare, koumendakis, olympics, psathas |
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View From Olympus (live) - 1. The Furies Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 502 seconds Live performance of View From Olympus by New Zealand Composer John Psathas. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Taddei. Piano, Michael Houstoun. Percussion, Leonard Sakofsky. Related: cso, furies, houstoun, olympus, psathas, sakofsky, taddei |
![Michael Brecker premieres Psathas\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/T_1Mytijyr4/2.jpg "Michael Brecker premieres Psathas\") |
Michael Brecker premieres Psathas' sax concerto (3of3) Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 326 seconds Part three of "Omnifenix". Performed by the late great Michael Brecker, composed by New Zealander John Psathas. The Orchestra Sinfonica dell'Emilia-Romagna "Arturo Toscanini" was conducted by Marcello Rota. Drum solo by Massimiliano Guono. Related: brecker, concerto, jazz, omnifenix, psathas |
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Abhisheka (part1 of 4) Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 516 seconds Adrian Burnett's choreography og John Psathas's evocative string quartet "abhisheka" and his "piano quintet". Performed by the Royal New Zealand Ballet during their Salterello season. Related: abhisheka, ballet, burnnett, choreography, psathas, rnzb |
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Fragments (vibes and piano) Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 164 seconds New Zealand pianist Michael Houstoun and Portugese percussionist Pedro Carneiro perform "Fragment" (version for vibraphone and piano). This is footage of the View From Olympus recording session at the Wellington Michael Fowler Centre November 22nd 2005. Available on the View From Olympus CD/DVD at www.rattle.co.nz Related: carneiro, fragment, houstoun, olympus, psathas |
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The Greek Band Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 173 seconds The Greek Band perform a song composed by Goerge Photiadis. Bass - George Kotrotsos, Bongos - Jeff Boulieris, Guitar - Alex Theodoridis, Piano - John Psathas, Bouzouki - George Photiadis. Related: boulieris, greek, kotrotsos, photiadis, psathas, theodoridis |
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Fragment Solo Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 194 seconds New Zealand pianist Dan Poynton performs John Psathas' solo piano composition "Fragment" Related: fragment, piano, poynton, psathas |
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View From Olympus (live) - 2. To Yelasto Paidi Posted by: JohnPsathas
Video duration: 469 seconds Live performance of View From Olympus by New Zealand Composer John Psathas. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Taddei. Piano, Michael Houstoun. Percussion, Leonard Sakofsky. Related: cso, furies, houstoun, olympus, psathas, sakofsky, taddei |
