In 2004 Psathas achieved the largest audience for New Zealand-composed music when billions heard his fanfares and other music at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Athens Olympics . This high-profile work was recognised in New Zealand 's New Year Honours by his appointment as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit . Additionally , his '' Piano Concerto '' , premiered by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and soloist Stephen Gosling , was awarded the SOUNZ Contemporary Award for excellence in composition
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2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
John Psathas