Performer

Track Listing
Zhou Long: Song of the Ch’in
Ung: Spiral III
Gao Ping: Bright Light and Cloud Shadows
Takemitsu: A Way a Lone for string quartet
Tan Dun: Eight Colors

This programme brings together aesthetic… more »

This release of Gareth Farr’s first three string quartets played by the New Zealand String Quartet shows the range of his composition – rhythmic, percussive, lyrical and high-spirited.

In his review Peter Mechen notes, "The… more »

Released just in time for Christmas 2007, this CD showcases recent music by Gillian Whitehead written in collaboration with taonga puoro specialist, Richard Nunns. Also included is a DVD of a complete session performance of… more »

This collection of chamber works demonstrates Helen Fisher’s music, which blends in subtle counterpoint Maori and western sound-worlds with the environmental influences found in so much New Zealand Music. Fisher makes broad… more »

Pulse, judged best classical album in the 2002 Tui Awards, is Wellington composer Jack Body’s exploration, through transcription, of music from a variety of countries including China, Bulgaria and Indonesia. "I believe musical… more »

John Psathas’ second solo release was voted Classical Album of the Year at the 2004 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. This album features his Piano Quintet (2000), a work reflecting the influences of Pärt, Schnittke, Body,… more »

Helix is a truly 21st century album. Inspired by an eclectic range of musical interests, the album takes the listener on a millennia-leaping journey, from the sounds of the ancient Mediterranean, through the dance music of 18th… more »

John Psathas’ personal artistic vision is realized in his award winning debut album Rhythm Spike. This is an album of rhythmic intensity and poetic introspection, performed by a stellar lineup of NZ and US musicians including… more »

David Farquhar is widely recognised one of New Zealand’s most esteemed and most prolific composers. Having written hundreds of compositions, this album contains a selection of Farquhar’s songs and chamber works. The album was… more »

A diverse and fascinating collection of works for string quartet by NZ composers. Winner of Best Classical Album at Vodafone NZ Music Awards 2011. more »