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.
NZ Opera’s “Figaro”: glorious music, fast-moving farce and the dark side of power
New Zealand Opera’s sparkling production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro delighted the Wellington audience after a five year wait.