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1988
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Performance History:

12 Mar 1996 Performed by Michael Houstoun in the Ilott Concert Chamber, Wellington
Michael Houstoun
04 Dec 2001 Performed by Stephen De Pledge at the ECAT NZ New Music Festival, Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh.
26 May 2009 Performed by Dan Poynton (piano) and broadcast on Radio New Zealand Concert in May 2009
Dan Poynton
27 Jun 2010 Performed by Sam Jury at Adam Concert Room, Victoria University, in Wellington
11 Dec 2011 Performed by Catherine McKay at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Wellington

Scores

John Psathas: Waiting for the Aeroplane (SOUNZwrite) - hardcopy study score 

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This score has been prepared to accompany the SOUNZwrite Guide for NCEA Level 2 and can be bought only in conjunction with study for NCEA more »

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First Fifteen - a selection of piano music by NZ composers Year: 1996

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The thirty-two works by fifteen composers in this album were chosen with the intention of presenting works of moderate difficulty and wide appeal. The indirect reference to New Zealand’s national sport doesn’t mean that these… more »

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Firestarters 2: seven new recital pieces for piano Year: 2005

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The second volume in the Firestarters series features works by New Zealand composers Penelope Axtens, Ross Harris, John Psathas, and Anthony Ritchie, as well as three works by Australian composers (Stuart Greenbaum, James Ledger… more »

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Recordings

John Psathas: Waiting for the Aeroplane 

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

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John Psathas: Waiting for the Aeroplane 

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From the award-winning CD of John Psathas’ chamber music Rhythm Spike more »

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SOUNZfine Volume 1 Year: 1996

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The first in the Centre’s series of CDs prepared especially to encourage the broadcast of New Zealand music, this compilation consists mainly of works for piano and features some of New Zealand’s leading composers who write for… more »

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Michael Houstoun - Elusive Dreams Year: 1996

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You Hit Him He Cry Out - Dan Poynton Year: 1996

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“Dan Poynton is a pianist who is committed to performing new music, and to engaging with his audience. You Hit Him He Cry Out presents seven pieces for solo piano by leading New Zealand composers, performed with subtlety,… more »

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John Psathas: Rhythm Spike Year: 1999

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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 »

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Firestarters 2: 7 new recital pieces for piano Year: 2005

This CD accompanies the Firestarters 2 publication. Works are performed by Emma Sayers and Michael Houstoun. more »

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Resources

SOUNZwrite NCEA Level Two - Whitehead, Psathas, Hamilton Year: 2006

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Revised for NCEA Level 2, this SOUNZwrite education contains:
Rakiura by David Hamilton,
Waiting for the Aeroplane by John Psathas and
Lullaby for Matthew by Gillian Whitehead

Lullaby for Matthew is a… more »

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