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.
Janáček – the power of love
NZ String Quartet brings us the power and colour of Janáček’s two romantic works The Kreutzer Sonata and Intimate Letters on their latest CD.
Human significance
The tragic story of a condemned woman inspires a powerful work. A review of a new CD from Ross Harris and Vincent O’Sullivan.
Bassoon discoveries
Bassoonist Ben Hoadley is also a prize-winning composer whose professional life has been re-balanced during the 2020 global pandemic.