Promethean Editions

01/10/2025

New from Promethean Editions: Douglas Lilburn's Christmas Pieces for piano

These five collections of miniatures were light-hearted musical gifts presented to two of Douglas Lilburn’s friends between 1941 and 1949; together they give us an endearing glimpse of the composer during his years in Christchurch and immediately after. The final collection includes three pieces published here for the first time. Pianists of every level of ability will find something delightfully fresh to enjoy within this generous volume.

These five collections of miniatures were light-hearted musical gifts presented to two of Douglas Lilburn’s friends between 1941 and 1949; together they give us an endearing glimpse of the composer during his years in Christchurch and immediately after. The final collection includes three pieces p...

26/09/2025

We continue to celebrate Vincent Ho's 50th Birthday by sharing a special message from Earl Lee, reminiscing about his collaboration on the work "Five Sketches of Mischievous Imps" for .

You can learn more about Earl Lee and Five Sketches of Mischievous Imps below.

23/09/2025

We are pleased to announce the publication of Vincent Ho's "The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals, Book 2" for .

This set of 12 Preludes and Fugues is available in two volumes (115 pages of music). Purchase both volumes together at a special discounted price for a limited time.

About The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals, Book 2:
The twelve youthful creatures of the Chinese zodiac introduced in Book 1 have now entered their teenage years, and the same musical material has been extended and developed in more complex forms to reflect a corresponding development in the intermediate to more advanced performer’s technical and musical maturity. Each animal is represented by a prelude and fugue based on similar musical material, which reflects an aspect of their character. These pieces will appeal to more advanced young performers seeking repertoire that bridges the gap between familiar and contemporary idioms.

The twelve youthful creatures of the Chinese zodiac introduced in Book 1 have now entered their teenage years, and the same musical material has been extended and developed in more complex forms to reflect a corresponding development in the intermediate to more advanced performer’s technical and m...

18/09/2025

These five collections of miniatures were light-hearted musical gifts presented to two of Douglas Lilburn’s friends between 1941 and 1949; together they give us an endearing glimpse of the composer during his years in Christchurch and immediately after. The final collection includes three pieces published here for the first time. Pianists of every level of ability will find something delightfully fresh to enjoy within this generous volume.

https://store.prometheaneditions.com/products/christmas-pieces

07/09/2025

Land's End Ensemble says Happy Birthday to Vincent Ho. See links below for Kickin' It, Kickin' It 2.0 and Gryphon Realms.

20/08/2025

Birthday wishes for Vincent Ho from marvellous musicians all around the world

09/07/2025

Listen to the Gryphon Trio talk about the "genius of Vincent Ho" in their special birthday message celebrating ... the genius of Vincent Ho.

31/05/2025

We have been working hard over the past few months preparing three new music editions from some of our most important composers, including Vincent Ho and John Psathas.

https://store.prometheaneditions.com/blogs/news/new-music-editions-june-2025

26/04/2025

A sneak peek of our forthcoming edition of Vincent Ho's new piano collection, The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals, Book 2.

The first volume will include six preludes and fugues – the scurrying “Rascally Rat”, lumbering “Mighty Ox” (with an implacable fugue subject made up of cluster chords), playfully dancing tigers, “Jubilant Rabbit” (portrayed through lolloping upwards and downwards arpeggios), freely “Soaring Dragon”, and sinuously slithering “Spirited Snakes”.

21/04/2025

This year, we celebrate the 50th birthday of the esteemed Vincent Ho, one of our esteemed house composers.

This week, we are pleased to share reflections from Canada's Duo Concertante about the work "Maples in the Stream", premiered by the duo at The Ottawa Chamber Music Festival on 3 August 2013.

Listen to Nancy Dahn and Timothy Steeves talk about their experience meeting Vincent and workshopping the music before the premiere.

The link to the score is below.

13/03/2025

This year, we celebrate the 50th birthday of the esteemed Vincent Ho, one of our house composers.

First off, Wu Man shares her memories of working with Vincent on "Rejuvenation: A Taosit Journey" - a concerto for P**a and orchestra commissioned by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Links to the recoding and scores can be found below.

21/12/2023

Für die europäische Erstaufführung seines spektakulären Schlagzeugkonzertes “The Shaman” ist Komponist Vincent Ho extra aus Kanada gekommen und wird hier bei der Hauptprobe für unser 3. Sinfoniekonzert von unserem Artist in Residence Alexej Gerassimez begrüßt. Zum Glück ist Alexej nicht nur ein toller Musiker, sondern Meister des Hindernislaufes von einer Schlagzeug-Station zur nächsten. Echt schamanistisch! Unser 3. Sinfoniekonzert am 18. und am 19.12. um 20:00 heisst zu Recht “Ekstase”. Außerdem im Programm: die mitreißende 3. Sinfonie von Sergei Rachmaninoff.