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.
NZSO National Youth Orchestra: an ocean voyage in radiant colour
The 2026 NZSO National Youth Orchestra took audiences in Wellington and Auckland on an engaging ocean voyage with music by Bewley, Britten, Foumai and Debussy.
The conductor’s art
Gemma New visited New Zealand recently to conduct the NZSO and National Youth Orchestra in music by Gareth Farr, Stravinsky and Shostakovich. She brought both musical understanding and composing skill to the podium.