Jeremy Fitzsimons
Farming to the beat of his own drum
Former Wellington Percussionist, Jeremy Fitzsimons, is now based on the family farm in the Kauaeranga Valley near Thames. Bryan Crump paid him a visit. Audio
A drummer's life back on the farm
Jeremy Fitzsimons has left the city but kept his city job – playing percussion. He speaks to Bryan Crump about moving to the family farm while continuing to work as a musician. Audio
Orchestra Wellington 2020 - Triumph
Featuring John Psathas' landmark work, View from Olympus and Rachmaninov's lush and impassioned second symphony. Video, Audio
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PSATHAS: View from Olympus
Jeremy Fitzsimons (percussion), Michael Houstoun (piano), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei.
Recorded 5 December 2020, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Video, Audio
PSATHAS: Fragment
Jeremy Fitzsimons (percussion), Michael Houstoun (piano). Recorded 5 December 2020, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
Percussion takes centre stage in John Psathas' double concerto View From Olympus
The percussion section is usually found at the back of the orchestra, but this Saturday percussionist Jeremy Fitzsimons moves to the front of the stage for a performance of John Psathas' double… Audio