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.
Four Last Songs: NZTrio and soprano Emma Pearson in marvellous musical accord
NZTrio with guest Emma Pearson delivered a crackling concert of varied repertoire, including Strauss's Four Last Songs arranged by NZ composer Salina Fisher.
Chopin’s Nocturnes: Piers Lane’s voyage of musical discovery
Pianist PIers Lane is taking his recital of the complete set of Chopin’s Nocturnes to 13 New Zealand centres. In the first concert in Wellington, a sold-out audience was entranced.