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.
The Phileo Quartet: sweet flavours of Vienna
New Zealand violinist Benjamin Morrison has brought some of his Vienna Philharmonic colleagues to tour his home country for Chamber Music New Zealand as the Phileo Quartet.
NZSO, Gemma New and James Ehnes: whimsy, passion and grandeur
The NZSO with conductor Gemma New and violinist James Ehnes thrilled the audience with music by Thomas Adès, Erich Korngold and Gustav Mahler.