Michael Norris and “Rerenga”: an extraordinary journey — Five Lines The five masterpieces on this new Rattle album, RERENGA, confirm Michael Norris as one of New Zealand’s most significant living composers.

A new album, Rerenga, from New Zealand composer @michael-norris.bsky.social and #Rattle. Five profound and compelling masterpieces, brilliant performances and top-drawer production values. My Five Lines review - have a read and a listen. #NZSO #NZTrio #Stroma #TaongaPūoro #throatsinging

NZ Trio: unquiet dreams, musical arguments and a wild ride — Five Lines In a typically adventurous touring programme, NZ Trio has introduced audiences to the astonishing New York-based composer Lera Auerbach.

My review of a great programme by the NZ Trio - a world premiere by Chris Cree Brown, music by Britten and Mendelssohn and (my highlight) a cracker of a work by the astonishing Lera Auerbach. Haven't heard of her? Read on... #classicalmusic #newmusic #nztrio