The internationally renowned composer John Psathas, based in New Zealand, was a guest on the program “Take Your Time”, hosted by Prokopis Agelopoulos, on the occasion of a series of concerts he is scheduled to present in various countries around the world throughout 2026.
John Psathas is a second-generation Greek from Wellington, New Zealand. He is regarded as one of the most prominent contemporary creators of the Greek diaspora and has an extensive body of musical work. He first came to wide public attention through his participation in the composition team that provided the music for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2004 Olympic Games.
His collaborations with iconic figures such as Salman Rushdie, Michael Brecker, Joshua Redman, Serj Tankian, Oum, and many others are particularly noteworthy. After three decades of composing works for traditional ensembles—especially in the field of percussion—he now uses his performances to articulate a strong and timely social commentary.
Having worked across electronic, pop, classical, jazz, and ethnic projects, he is currently turning to new creations that incorporate video, text, and cinematic “soundscapes.”