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.
Morton Trio chooses Brahms for a splendid debut album
The Morton Trio - husband and wife duo Alex and Arna Morton, with pianist Liam Wooding - have chosen music for horn, violin and piano by Brahms and Arna Morton for their debut album.
Bolcom’s Cabaret Songs by a brilliant New Zealand double-act
The essence of cabaret is captured with delicious ease by singer Stephanie Acraman and pianist Liam Wooding in a new album of The Complete Cabaret Songs by American composer William Bolcom.
John Psathas: Voices at the End
John Psathas wrote Voices at the End for six grand pianos to communicate a heartfelt message about our world. For the premiere he had a “dream team”.
A tale of two pianists
Two very different piano recitals by exciting young New Zealand pianists recently offered thought-provoking contrasts.