EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 56 MIN
Unseen Curtain — Episode 03: Conversations with Michael Williams
from Unseen Curtain Podcast · host Bida Kang
Welcome to Episode 03 of Unseen Curtain Podcast.In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Williams, a composer, academic, and Associate Professor in Music at the University of Waikato. His work spans chamber music, orchestral music, concertos, and opera, with a strong focus on emotional expression, human experience, and the relationship between acoustic instruments and digital manipulation.Together, we talk about composition, opera, live performance, digital sound, and the hidden labor behind artistic practice. We also explore how classical music can remain emotionally direct and accessible to audiences today, while still carrying depth, complexity, and artistic integrity.
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Welcome to Episode 03 of Unseen Curtain Podcast.In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Williams, a composer, academic, and Associate Professor in Music at the University of Waikato. His work spans chamber music, orchestral music, concertos, and opera, with a strong focus on emotional expression, human experience, and the relationship between acoustic instruments and digital manipulation.Together, we talk about composition, opera, live performance, digital sound, and the hidden labor behind artistic practice. We also explore how classical music can remain emotionally direct and accessible to audiences today, while still carrying depth, complexity, and artistic integrity.
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