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.
NZTrio and friends – and what makes a great concert
NZTrio has performed twice in Wellington recently, in two tours, Space Jump, and NZTrio+, joined for the latter by a violist and a bassist for Schubert’s beloved “Trout” Quintet.
Music at the Festival: do venue acoustics matter?
An opinion piece about venue acoustics, exploring issues in concert settings used during the 2026 Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts, while reviewing concerts by NZTrio and NZ String Quartet.