Michael F. Williams
Michael F. Williams is a composer of contemporary classical music. He has received commissions from many of New Zealand's major musical institutions such as the New [Zealand Symphony Orchestra], NBR New Zealand Opera and Chamber Music New Zealand and his work is regularly broadcast on Radio New Zealand Concert. A lecturer in composition at the University of Waikato, Williams has received recognition in the NZSO-SOUNZ Readings on three occasions and in the SOUNZ Contemporary Award in 2012 for his multimedia World War II opera, The Juniper Passion.
Discography
Selected Works- The Juniper Passion, Atoll Records
- The Prodigal Child, Atoll Records
- Rozmowa/Dialogue, Atoll Records
- Ahi, Atoll Records
- Breathe, Atoll Records
Awards
Selected Awards- NZSO-SOUNZ Readings 2001: Synaesthesia
- NZSO-SOUNZ Readings 2008: In Saecula Saeculorum
- NZSO-SOUNZ Readings 2010: Convergence - Triple Concerto
- SOUNZ Contemporary Award 2012: The Juniper Passion