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1996
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World Premiere for P: Abhisheka; NZSQ; 230898 23 Aug 1998 Performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in Nelson
14 Feb 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at Aotea Centre in Auckland as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
15 Feb 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at Aotea Centre in Auckland as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
16 Feb 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at Aotea Centre in Auckland as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
17 Feb 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at Aotea Centre in Auckland as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
20 Feb 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House in Hastings as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
21 Feb 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House in Hastings as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
24 Feb 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the TSB Theatre
in New Plymouth as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
28 Feb 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
29 Feb 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
04 Mar 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Civic Theatre in Invercargill as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
07 Mar 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Regent Theatre in Dunedin as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
08 Mar 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Regent Theatre in Dunedin as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
12 Mar 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
13 Mar 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
14 Mar 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
15 Mar 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
19 Mar 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Westpac St James Theatre in Wellington as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
20 Mar 2008 Performed by Royal New Zealand Ballet at the Westpac St James Theatre in Wellington as part of the Red tour, choreographed by Adrian Burnett, designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and the performance used the recording of Abhisheka performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 from album, Rhythm Spike (Rattle Records).
New Zealand String Quartet    Royal New Zealand Ballet
28 Sep 2008 Performed by players from the Auckland Chamber Orchestra
Auckland Chamber Orchestra
26 May 2009 Performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 and broadcast on Radio New Zealand Concert in May 2009
New Zealand String Quartet
16 Jun 2009 Performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999. This recording was broadcast on ‘Light on New Zealand Composers’ by Eva Light at 3mbs Melbourne, Australia
New Zealand String Quartet
13 Nov 2009 Performed by the New Zealand String Quartet
New Zealand String Quartet
31 Mar 2012 Performed by the New Zealand String Quartet as part of the “New Zealand at Kings Place. New Worlds, New Perspectives” series in London.
New Zealand String Quartet
18 Apr 2012 Performed at the “New Zealand in LA” Festival at REDCAT, Los Angeles, USA.
09 Feb 2013 Performed by the New Zealand String Quartet at the Adam Chamber Music Festival
New Zealand String Quartet

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Recordings

John Psathas: Abhisheka 

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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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Sound Barrier Year: 2006

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  • New Zealand Geographic in cooperation with SOUNZ
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This double CD accompanied the January 2007 edition of New Zealand Geographic which featured an article about New Zealand composers. Designed as a showcase of music by NZ composers, the project was funded by NZ on Air, Creative… more »

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notes from a journey Year: 2010

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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 »

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Resources

John Psathas - Drum Dances and Abhisheka: A learning Guide for levels 6-8 Year: 2002

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Revised edition. John Psathas’ music both excites and ignites his listeners. His music is regularly… more »

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