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.
Wellington Opera’s Manon: a stylish and musical triumph
Wellington Opera has pulled off a triumph – not only a sold-out season of Manon, but an artistically sure-footed and thoughtful production worthy of Massenet’s masterpiece.
A Masked Ball from Wellington Opera: splendid singing in an imaginative production
Wellington Opera’s A Masked Ball by Verdi featured an outstanding cast of New Zealand singers, inventive and stylish design and direction and fine chorus and orchestral work.