Five Lines is a collection of writings about music in Aotearoa New Zealand by Elizabeth Kerr. It features short articles, artist profiles and reviews of concerts, operas and albums. You can subscribe - it’s free - at the bottom of any story.
Reuben Brown’s journey to the podium: learning from the best
Conductor Reuben Brown is en route to a career on the podium, driven by talent, determination and charm. His mentors include Ken Young, Gemma New, Hamish McKeich, James Judd and Giordano Bellincampi.
Maestra Shiyeon Sung: conducting as a transfer of energy
Shiyeon Sung, Principal Guest Conductor of the Auckland Philharmonia, talks about becoming a conductor, her teachers and role models, and her upcoming Auckland concert.
An award-winning conductor rolls up her sleeves
Kiwi conductor Holly Mathieson, Music Director of Symphony Nova Scotia, is in New Zealand for concerts with the NZSO and APO.
Orchestral manoeuvres
New Zealand’s orchestras are broadening their audiences with innovative approaches.
Dancing through adversity
A sextet tours for Chamber Music NZ with a programme of light-hearted 1920’s music that invites reflection on troubled times.