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.
Voices NZ’s ‘Horizons’: moving stories of migration
‘Horizons”, presented by Voices NZ, is a collaboration between Music Director Karen Grylls and Stage Director Jacqui Coats. The dazzling concert offers immersive musical storytelling about migration, trauma and homecoming.
Wellington Opera’s Tosca: brilliant casting and gripping pace
Wellington Opera's production of Puccini's Tosca pleased its opening night audience with a brilliant, all-New Zealand cast of singers, gripping momentum and a versatile, stylish design.
Voices New Zealand and the shining light of Karen Grylls
The recent concert “When Light Breaks” revealed many aspects of the art of Dr Karen Grylls, who has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her outstanding contributions to choral music.
The Queen’s Closet at the Cloverton Arms
CLOVERTON: In Love & Wine, a modern semi-opera by The Queen’s Closet, with libretto by Dave Armstrong and music by Henry Purcell, is splendid entertainment.
Who’s afraid of big bad opera?
A new opera for children, RED! by New Zealander Lucy Mulgan, delights the Wellington audience.