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.
From Scratch @ 50: 625 MOONS
The iconic New Zealand percussion ensemble From Scratch is celebrating its 50th birthday with a month-long residency.
Kodály Reframed: crossing boundaries with imaginative ease
Polish cellist Suzanne Szambelan and saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist Hayden Chisholm offer a new view of Kodály’s Sonata for solo cello Opus 8.
Sergey Malov: tradition and rebellion
When Sergey Malov performs at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival, he’ll play violin, viola, and the lesser-known violoncello da spalla. And he’s bring his loop pedals.
RATTLE ECHO: re-discovering the past
Steve Garden is launching Rattle Echo, revisiting and re-imagining sounds recorded in the past.