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 Adam Festival: the playful joy of chamber music
The 2026 Adam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson was a joyous event with big-name stars, outstanding artistic standards and a playful sense of fun.
Phoebe Russell: double bass virtuoso and ‘kind of a big deal’
Australian double bass virtuoso Phoebe Russell performs at the Adam Festival of Chamber Music in Nelson in February 2026. She talked to Five Lines about her career, and what really matters.