Michael Williams
Shower Thoughts: What is perfect pitch?
Wellington composer Michael Williams joins Emile Donovan to explain - and to test his own perfect pitch. Audio
Michael WILLIAMS: Luce Viva
Performed by Kristin Darragh (contralto) and the New Zealand Chamber Soloists at the tribute concert: 'Martin Lodge: A Celebration of his Music and Life', Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber, Hamilton… Audio
Martin Lodge: A Celebration of his Music and Life
Recorded in the Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber in Hamilton, 9 November 2022. Audio
Du'a (Prayer) for Broken Shelter
Composer Michael Williams is writing an opera which focuses on the global refugee crisis. Act One of 'D'ua (Prayer) for Broken Shelter' has had its first performance after a week of workshops in… Audio
Michael WILLIAMS: Spirit Flies Sun Rises
Performed by Te Kōkī Trio at the CMNZ concert "Secrets & Hidden Messages", Auckland Concert Chamber, 15 August 2019. Audio
Michael WILLIAMS: May my shadow never depart
Gretchen La Roche (clarinets), Andrew Uren (clarinets), Michael Williams (live electronics). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 18 November 2011 Audio
School principals' warning over "confusing" donation scheme
School principals say there is confusion and uncertainty around the government's donations scheme, which may lead to some trips and activities not going ahead. Schools have a month to sign up to the… Audio
Schools consider mobile phone ban to curb social media use
Secondary schools are debating whether to ban students from using their mobile phones during school hours, after one private Auckland school imposed the rule, and is urging others to do the same. Audio
NCEA Overhaul - Will it make a difference?
The government has announced a string of significant changes to NCEA. Among them, is the removal of qualification fees and changes to eligibility rules for resits. Audio
NCEA results: What to do if your child misses the mark
More than 164,000 students will be able to access their NCEA results today but not everyone will be happy with the outcome. The President of the Secondary Prinicipals' Association Mike Williams… Audio
Five composers from four countries go with the flow for new album
Flow - a new album for string quartet - is a project to link composers from four countries in a joint musical statement on the Taoist / Buddhist theme of ‘flow’. Audio
Free driving lessons for teens in NZ First govt deal
One of the policy gains for New Zealand First in its coalition agreement is free driving lessons for secondary schools students. It's also gained Labour's agreement to develop a 30-year strategic plan… Audio
Help Save Hamilton’s Musical Future
That’s how Tuesday’s collective action at the University of Waikato was billed. With the Conservatorium of Music is facing a restructure and the public was invited to come and show how much the… Audio
Heavy 3yr olds more likely to be obese and unhealthy
Heavier than usual three-year olds are more likely to be obese as adults, and more prone to related illnesses such as heart disease later in life. Professor Michael Williams from Otago University is… Audio
Michael WILLIAMS: Synaesthesia
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kenneth Young. Recorded by RNZ Concert, 12 February 2001. Audio
Michael WILLIAMS: Blade
The Irrelevants: Carrie Koffman (saxophone), Tim Deighton (viola). Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert, 12 May 2006. Audio
ANZAC composer with a personal connection
Michael Williams' ANZAC symphony draws on his own very personal connection with the Gallipoli campaign - the letters of his great-grandfather. Audio
Michael Williams: NZSO Spirit of ANZAC
NZ Composer previews the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra premiere of his First Symphony: Letters from the Front. Audio
Letters From The Front
Michael Williams is a Waikato-based composer who has been working on writing Letters From The Front, which is his first symphony. He matches letters from the First World War with musical movements and… Audio
