Five Lines
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Welcome to Five Lines, a collection of my writings about music
If you enjoy listening to music and like to learn more about the musicians and composers who create it, Five Lines is for you. Here you’ll find my reviews of recent albums, operas and concerts, profiles of artists and short features about music.
I’m a New Zealand-based freelance music critic and commentator and have worked in music and the arts for many years as a broadcaster, writer, university lecturer and arts leader. I believe that critical writing is always important to the health of music as an art form. As well as Five Lines, I write articles about classical music for the NZ Listener.
If you’re a concert presenter, record company, performer or composer, get in touch to tell me about your upcoming projects and events. And if you’re a member of the music audience I’m keen to hear your comments on what you read here and topics you’d like me to explore. Source
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Search ArticlesWellington Opera’s Manon: a stylish and musical triumph
In spite of its tragic story, Manon is “opera comique”, a form that includes spoken dialogue as well as singing, and some of the most successful comedic moments are provided by the role of Guillot, an aging libertine splashing the cash to impress women, played by Power with wit and character.
The Phileo Quartet: sweet flavours of Vienna
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.
The Phileo Quartet: sweet flavours of Vienna
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.
The Elouan Quartet with flutist Bridget Douglas: light loveliness and splendid variety
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.
The Phileo Quartet: sweet flavours of Vienna
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.
The Phileo Quartet: sweet flavours of Vienna
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.
The Phileo Quartet: sweet flavours of Vienna
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.
The Elouan Quartet with flutist Bridget Douglas: light loveliness and splendid variety
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.
The Phileo Quartet: sweet flavours of Vienna
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.
The Elouan Quartet with flutist Bridget Douglas: light loveliness and splendid variety
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.