Various Artists - Aeon (Commemorating Martin Lodge) (2026) Hi-Res

Recorded at a concert celebrating the life, artistry, and fellowship of Martin Lodge, Aeon is a loving tribute from some of Martin's closest colleagues: John Psathas, Michael Williams, Gillian Whitehead, Kenneth Young, Eve de Castro-Robinson, plus a piece Martin co-wrote with Bjørn Arntsen.

The music was performed by Jade String Quartet (Miranda Adams, Kathryn Taylor, Robert Ashworth, James Yoo), Jonathan Jung (piano), Ashley Brown (cello), Tessa Brinckman (flute), and Lara Hall (violin).

Among his peers, Martin is regarded as one of the most important figures in New Zealand contemporary music of the last 70 years. His eclectic musical style blended Western classical traditions, Māori musical elements, and natural soundscapes. He was especially interested in the potential of music to acutely reflect the interior landscapes of many people.