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.
Shostakovich: the musical legacy of a humanitarian artist
Reviewing 6 concerts by Orchestra Wellington and the NZ String Quartet, writer Elizabeth Kerr finds some answers to big questions about Shostakovich’s artistic and personal role in Soviet Russia.
The Ghost Piano Trio: subtlety and musical rapport
The Ghost Piano Trio, on tour for Chamber Music New Zealand, brought a thoughtfully curated programme to Waikanae Music Society.