Reviews
The latest Southern Cross Soloists
concert reviews:
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 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
"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
"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
"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."
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."
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
"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
"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."
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."
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
"A terrific showcase of Brisbane’s finest!"
February 21, 2021
Review: Souvenires De Aranjuez
Stage Whispers
"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."