Liam Wooding

Versatile concert pianist Liam Wooding is known for his eclectic performances as a soloist and collaborator.

BIO

"One of the most consummate musicians I have seen on stage."

Tony ryan – Radio New zealand

Liam Wooding (Atihaunui a Paparangi) was born in Whanganui, New Zealand in 1992. His love of the piano was fostered at an early age and developed through piano lessons and an array of musical experiences.
 
He went on to study piano in Auckland and Hamilton under Rae de Lisle and subsequently Katherine Austin, graduating with a Master’s degree in music. He was then accepted into the selective piano class at the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) to study with Timothy Young, and remained there for three years. More recently he studied in the United States as a Fulbright Scholar with Aleck Karis.

Liam is the recipient of numerous awards. He was twice named the University of Waikato’s Creative and Performing Arts Person of the Year, was a prizewinner in the National Concerto Competition in New Zealand, and has received numerous awards from Creative New Zealand.

In his work he performs as a soloist, chamber music partner, and accompanist, and also teaches and coaches younger students. He is a founding member of the Morton Trio, an ensemble consisting of the violin, french horn, and piano that are becoming increasingly recognised for their engaging performances.

Music by New Zealand composers has always been present in his music making, and this interest led him to commence a doctoral degree at the University of Waikato on this topic. As a result, Liam often works with some of New Zealand’s best-known contemporary composers, such as Reuben Jellyman, Janet Jennings, and John Psathas.

He appears on three albums, Cabaret Songs (Rattle, 2023), Chamber Music Volume II by Lachlan Skipworth (Cygnus Arioso, 2022) and Play Pen (Atoll, 2019). The Morton Trio record and release their debut album in 2024.

Contact Information

EMAIL
liamkwooding@gmail.com

Press Articles

Review: Chamber ensembles on tour in Aotearoa
May 6, 2024
Elizabeth Kerr reviews Morton Trio & Friends
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Review: Sextet scintillations from Dohnányi and Penderecki
April 28, 2024
Peter Mechen review Morton Trio & Friends
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Three to Seven: Liam Wooding
April 26, 2024
Interiew with David Morris about my experiences as a Fulbright Scholar in the United States
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Review: Morton Trio Plus, Kerikeri
April 14, 2024
Bruce Carlsson review Morton Trio & Friends
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Review: The Complete Cabaret Songs of William Bolcom
April 4, 2024
Albert Sword reviews William Bolcom Complete Cabaret Songs
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Come to the Cabaret
October 22, 2023
William Dart makes a perhaps unexpected visit to the cabaret, with entertainment from Cécile McLorin Salvant, Finn Andrews and NZTrio, and Stephanie Acraman and Liam Wooding
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Review: Bolcom’s Cabaret Songs by a brilliant New Zealand double-act
October 20, 2023
Elizabeth Kerr reviews The Cabaret Songs of William Bolcom
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Review: Cabaret Songs
September 28, 2023
Göran Forsling reviews The Complete Cabaret Songs of William Bolcom
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Review: Life is a cabaret, old chum
August 29, 2023
Garry Steel reviews The Complete Cabaret Songs Of William Bolcom (Rattle) for Witch Doctor
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Review: Four-hour chamber piece by Morton Feldman gets a rare and well-played airing at UCSD
April 13, 2023
Christian Hertzog reviews a performance of 'For Phillip Guston' at the University of California San Diego
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Review: Liam Wooding at Christopher's Classics
September 22, 2022
Tony Ryan reviews Liam Wooding's solo recital at the The Piano, Christchurch for Christopher's Classics
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‘Adrenalin rush': Doctoral candidate's performance hits the right note
July 1, 2022
Article about Liam Wooding in the Awhi Magazine, a publication for the Āthihau-Whanganui Inc.
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Review: Chamber Music Vol. II (Lachlan Skipworth)
March 22, 2022
Will Yeoman reviews Lachlan Skipworth's album Chamber Music Vol. II for Limelight Magazine
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Feature: Australian Art Music Playlist March 2022
March 16, 2022
Featuring my performance of 'Shingetsu' by Lachlan Skipworth
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Review: Ad Lib Collective presents The Water Concerto
March 11, 2022
Elise Chong reviews the Ad Lib Collective's performance of 'The Water Concerto'
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Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight — Liam Wooding
October 19, 2021
Interview for the New Zealand String Quartet about the Adam Summer School
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Liam Wooding Alumni Profile
October 2, 2021
University of Waikato alumni profile describing my education history and news about my Fulbright award
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Short Feature: Voices at the End
September 28, 2021
Short feature about Voices at the End, by Elizabeth Kerr for the Five Lines blog
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Review: A tale of two pianists
August 17, 2021
Elizabeth Kerr reviews Liam Wooding's solo recital at the St Andrew's-on-the-terrace for the Wellington Chamber Music Society
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Review: Liam Wooding – Reflections and Connections at Woburn’s St. Mark’s Church, Lower Hutt
July 27, 2021
Peter Mechen reviews Liam Wooding's solo recital at St. Mark's Church, Lower Hutt for Chamber Music Hutt Valley
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Review: Liam Wooding Solo Piano - Reflections and Connections
July 26, 2021
Albert Sword reviews Liam Wooding's solo recital at the Douglas Lilburn Concert Chamber for Chamber Music Whanganui
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On the road with Liam Wooding
July 8, 2021
An interview with Radio New Zealand about my recital tour 'Reflections and Connections'
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Whanganui piano virtuoso Liam Wooding mentors hometown youth
June 4, 2021
News article about coaching students for the NZCT Chamber Music contest
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Liam Wooding introduces 'Reflections and Connections'
May 23, 2021
Promotion video for Chamber Music New Zeland for my recital tour 'Reflections and Connections'
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Interview: Voices at the End
March 12, 2021
An interview with John Psathas and Liam Wooding about the premiere performance of Voices at the End
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Westmere School in Whanganui celebrates 125 years of education
October 22, 2019
Article celebrating Westerme School. Liam Wooding mentioned as memorable alumni
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The Secret Lives of Classical Musicians
September 1, 2019
Vlog produced by Arna Morton about the Morton Trio's first tour around New Zealand
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Review: The Morton Trio
August 23, 2019
Tony Ryan reviews the Morton Trio at the The Piano, Christchurch for Radio New Zealand
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Review: Morton Trio shines in a concert of variety and splendour at Lower Hutt
August 7, 2019
Peter Mechen reviews the Morton trio at Little Theatre, Lower Hutt for Chamber Music Hutt Valley
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Review: Janet Jennings' 'Play-Pen'
July 5, 2019
Geoff Adams reviews Play Pen for the Otago Daily Times
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Review: Worlds within worlds brought to us by the Wellington Chamber Orchestra, with The Tasman Trio and Kenneth Young
June 30, 2019
Peter Mechen reviews the Tasman Trio's performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto with the Wellington Chamber Orchestra conducted by Kenneth Young
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Review: Play-pen a wonder of excellence and eccentricity
December 27, 2018
Sam Edwards reviews our Play Pen performance at the University of Waikato
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The Morton Trio wins Pettman ROSL scholarship
November 8, 2018
Melbourne based The Morton Trio has won the 2018 Pettman/ROSL Arts Scholarship. Press release by Victoria University of Wellington
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Four Winds' artists in residence keep passion for classical alive
September 25, 2018
News article for Bega News about my residency with Jackson Bankovich at Four Winds in Bermagui, NSW
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University performances top of the class
May 8, 2018
Waikato Times review of our Cabaret Songs performance at the University of Waikato
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From Glow Worm to Tasman
May 8, 2018
Blog post about the Tasman Trio on the ANAM website
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Review: Most accomplished performances of piano trios by Psathas and Brahms
February 21, 2018
Rosemary Collier reviews the Tasman Trio's performance at St Andrew's on the Terrace, Wellington
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Review: Messiaen Vingt regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus
March 28, 2017
David Barnaby reviews ANAM's performance of Messiaen's Messiaen Vingt regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus
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Review: Galvanic lunch hour with the Rangapu Duo at St.Andrew’s
October 26, 2016
Peter Mechen reviews a performance by the Rangapu Duo at St Andrew's on the Terrace, Wellington
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Musician gets help to keep it local
December 1, 2015
Article about support from Kelly and Associates
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Chamber music group teaches music, public service
July 19, 2014
Article about the inaugural Decoda Skidmore Chamber Music Institute
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Musical talent on show at Graduation Gala Concert
April 4, 2013
Preview for the University of Auckland Graduation Gala Concerto Competition
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