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A Greek legend tells how the demigod Prometheus stole fire from the Gods and brought it to mankind in order that they might establish civilisation. Subsequently Zeus took vengeance on Prometheus for his cunning, condemning him to be bound in chains for eternity and sending an eagle to feed upon his immortal liver!Promethean Editions was established in 1996 with the mission of bringing the fire of new, fresh and exciting contemporary music to performers and audiences throughout the world. Today we publish, promote and market music by emerging and established composers in the global market-place.Key strategies include the publication of sheet music and services to composers (management, music typesetting and administration of music hire and facsimile score publication).Promethean Editions are intended primarily for performance. Scores and parts are sturdy and easy to use: durable outside, clearly and sensibly laid out within.Music is engraved using either Music Press (Graphire) or Finale (MakeMusic!). Music Press is a high-end expert music typesetting software package whose output is comparable to the finest classical hand engraving, and custom fonts and spacing are employed in Finale to achieve clean and stylish scores.

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Music:

Member Since: 11/29/2007
Band Website: promethean-editions.com
Band Members: Ross Hendy - Managing Director; Alison Grant - Music Editor; Charley Davenport - Promotion & Marketing; Jared Commerer - Fulfillment.
Sounds Like: *Click on 'Promethean Edition's Tracks' in the Dizzler application to the right to hear various samples of our three house composers: Gareth Farr, Christos Hatzis and John Psathas*
Record Label: http://www.trustcds.com
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Introducing Firestarters 3: The Mike Nock Piano Collection

Firestarters 3 brings to print a collection of nine works for solo piano by jazz musican Mike Nock. This collection ranges in ability and style  from the gentle lullaby Shos Cradle Song to the fiery...
Posted by Promethean Editions on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:09:00 PST

Olympiad XXVIII  World Premiere in Beijing, China

The New Zealand Symhony Orchestra are to perform two concerts this week at the Olympic Cultural Festival as part of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. On 27 August, the NZSO with music director Pietari I...
Posted by Promethean Editions on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:09:00 PST

When in Wellington, go to Rome

After two successful seasons of Monarchy: the Musical in 2007 and Troy in 2006, Gareth Farr and director Paul Jenden have completed their third collaborative musical: Rome. Rather than spanning hundre...
Posted by Promethean Editions on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:08:00 PST

Psathas Goes Psychedelic

On July 13, New Zealand psychedelic rock band Little Bushman will join the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, performing songs from their two critically acclaimed albums Onus of Sand and Pendulum with m...
Posted by Promethean Editions on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:38:00 PST

Dame Evelyn Glennie to Perform Tongues of Fire

Dame Evelyn Glennie will be giving four performances of Christos Hatzis' new percussion concerto Tongues of Fire to audiences in Vancouver and Calgary. Vancouver performances will take place on 24 & 2...
Posted by Promethean Editions on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:11:00 PST

Farr’s New Major Symphonic Song Cycle to Premiere

Gareth Farr's new work Ex Stasis for four voices and orchestra will be premiered by the Auckland Philharmonia, conducted by Tecwyn Evans, and will feature vocal soloists Deborah Wai Kapohe (soprano), ...
Posted by Promethean Editions on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:10:00 PST

Pauline New Opera by Margaret Atwood & Christos Hatzis

City Opera Vancouver announced on 11 March 2008 Pauline, a newly commissioned chamber opera created for the great dramatic mezzo Judith Forst. The work is based on the life and final days of Canadian ...
Posted by Promethean Editions on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:03:00 PST

Raving Reviews for Eggner Trio’s Tour with Island Songs

The "world class brotherhood" of the Eggner Trio has left a mark in New Zealand, which included touring John Psathas' work Island Songs for piano trio as part of Chamber Music New Zealand's Celebrity ...
Posted by Promethean Editions on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:59:00 PST

Terra Incognita to be premiered

Gareth Farr's new work Terra Incognita, for bass-baritone, choir and orchestra will be premiered on 18 April 2008 at the Wellington Town Hall as part of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's programme ...
Posted by Promethean Editions on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:59:00 PST

From the Song of Songs to be Premiered

Christos Hatzis’ music will be engaging a number of audiences this week with nine performances  among these will be two world premieres of his works: From the Song of Songs and Psalm 91.From th...
Posted by Promethean Editions on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:23:00 PST