Reviews
The latest Southern Cross Soloists
concert reviews:

August 21, 2023
Australian Stage​
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They say it takes a village... well, Bangalow is that village and the endless efforts from mentors, sponsors, teachers, and various arts grants, keeping the music and talent alive, is worthy of note, with Tania Frazer doing a herculean heavy-lifting event every year, for over twenty years. Keep the arts alive and ‘get with the program’.

June 19, 2023
Limelight​
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Music that shaped Central Europe explored in an eclectic program featuring jazz trumpeter James Morrison.

February 28, 2023
Blue Curtains Brisbane
"There is no doubt, however, as to the superlative talents of the concert’s musicians, which, in combination with Artistic Director Tania Frazer’s inspired (and inspiring) musical arrangements ensure that “City of Lights: From Paris, with Love” leaves a lasting impression upon its uplifted audience member’s hearts, not unlike that of its namesake magical destination. "
February 28, 2023
Weekend Notes
"I hope Maps and Journeys continues to tour and I look forward to hearing more collaborations from the Southern Cross Soloists."
February 21, 2022
Limelight Magazine
★ ★ ★ ★ 1/2
"SXS are celebrating their 27th year and 13th QPAC Concert Series as a Company in Residence at the QPAC. However, due to their rapid increase in popularity, the audience can no longer sit around the reversed stage in an intimate gathering, with their audience now filling the Concert Hall stalls!"
September 7, 2021
The Creative Issue
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"The program showcased both the splendour of chamber music and the talent of the ensemble. Southern Cross Soloists showcased their strong ability to paint lyrical landscapes."
March 2, 2021
The Creative Issue
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"Guitarist Slava Grigoryan, together with ensemble Southern Cross Soloists, transported audiences across the seas to Spain and France on Sunday afternoon."
August 3, 2020
The Creative Issue
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"In all, it was a thoroughly refreshing concert, taking the listener on a journey through French chamber music from the comfort of their lounge-room. Alex, Tania, Jonathan and Alan performed music that danced, breathed, uplifted, haunted and stimulated."

June 19, 2023
ClassikON​
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Southern Cross Soloists presented an enchanting evening of chamber music on Saturday night at the Judith Wright Arts Centre. Whispers of the Heart explored the romantic power of chamber music in an intimate setting. The audience was able to sit back and enjoy the music, whilst catching glimpses of the sunset between the city buildings.

June 19, 2023
David Bentley​
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Main man at Beerwah, however, was didgeridoo master Chris Williams (also a highly regarded classical trumpeter) who delivered three sonorous works, including the world premiere of his composition The Wise Woman written in collaboration with renowned Australian composer Sean O’Boyle.
February 28, 2023
ClassikON
"Southern Cross Soloists presented an exquisite program of chamber music inspired by Paris on Sunday afternoon in the QPAC concert hall."
August 16, 2022
ClassikON
Bangalow Music Festival – fine food, stunning scenery, exquisite chamber music
February 22, 2022
Stage Whispers
"SXS is a talented mix of intriguing musicians."
September 7, 2021
Limelight Magazine
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"The Southern Cross Soloists delivered a delightful dreamscape bursting with technical skill and Australian flair."
February 27, 2021
Weekend Notes
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"It was probably as close as the largely late middle-aged respectable audience come to a "rave". We loved it all. For many in the audience, this may well have been their first live concert since COVID-19 began. They were probably hoping for something special. Southern Cross Soloists and Slava Grigoryan delivered."
October 7, 2017
Review: Thank You Southern Cross Soloists
Sydney Mozart Society
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"There was an exhilarating joy in last night's Southern Cross Soloists concert. On stage there were seven masterful musicians performing works of great composers in new arrangements full of fresh musical ideas and vibrant energy."

June 19, 2023
4ZZZ​
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Morrison and Williams stunned the audience when combining the flugelhorn and upturned Dizzy Gillespie-styled bent trumpet with the droning didgeridoo. The eclectic combination was smooth and jazzy and only one of many highlights from Southern Cross Soloist’s second concert of their 14th QPAC Concert Series, highlighting Middle-European folksongs from the old country.

April 5, 2023
ClassikON
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SXS’ inaugural Sunset Soiree Recital goes off with a BANG!
February 28, 2023
InQueensland
"The audience was enthralled and uplifted by the Southern Cross Soloists’ first concert in its QPAC 2023 season on Sunday 29 February City of Lights: From Paris with Love."
August 16, 2022
Review: Bangalow Music Festival 2022 / Maps and Journeys
Australian Stage
Maps and Journeys: The World's First Astronomers is mesmerising, like a soundtrack to the birth of the earth, moon and stars movie, except the pictures are in our heads, conjured by composers and musicians and presented with passion.
February 22, 2022
ClassikOn
"‘Fireworks and Fury’ was a brilliant display of the ensemble’s skill, with some truly virtuosic solos. It was thoroughly entertaining to see each of the soloists push their instrument to the limit.
July 23, 2021
Limelight Magazine
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"A terrific showcase of Brisbane’s finest!"
February 21, 2021
Review: Souvenires De Aranjuez
Stage Whispers
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"The sound of castanets, flamenco dancing, and bull fights were frequently conjured up in this classical chamber concert headed by guitar soloist Slava Grigoyan. Cancelled in 2020 because of Covid restrictions, this Southern Cross Soloists concert has been a long time coming, but it was worth the wait."
November 4, 2019
Limelight Magazine
★ ★ ★ ½
"SXS get up close and personal with a mixed bag of chamber works."