The simplicity of the round as a musical form belies the subtlety of this music. Jonathan Besser created this music initially as sketches, before handing them to a trusted ensemble, Bravura, to become the complex fusion of… more »

From Dan Poynton’s award-winning CD, You Hit Him He Cry Out more »

A sampler of contemporary music from Aotearoa New Zealand. Rattle Records specialise in instrumental music produced by artists working at the cutting edge of contemporary styles: music which is vital, innovative and exciting more »

From the award-winning CD Jack Body: Pulse more »

From the award-winning CD Jack Body: Pulse 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 »

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 »

From the award-winning John Psathas CD Rhythm Spike more »

Zen monks and haiku poets spoke of life in terms of a transient ‘floating world’ (ukiyo), or of a dream that vanishes. In the traditional Buddhist view, our corporeal existence is one which happening gives way to happening,… more »