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.
The Elouan Quartet with flutist Bridget Douglas: light loveliness and splendid variety
The Elouan Quartet recently toured two interesting, well-curated programmes to regional chamber music centres with flutist Bridget Douglas.
Album reviews: modernism, minimalism and melancholy
Reviews of three recent releases from New Zealand artists featuring composers Annea Lockwood and Anthony Ritchie and classical guitarist Matthew Marshall.