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Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Fireworks and Fury (Southern Cross Soloists)

James Wannan’s devilishly difficult execution seemed effortless on the viola, earning him MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the concert, with Konstantin Shamray coming a close second!

February 21, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Southern Cross Soloists is creating a new canon of works for didgeridoo

Ahead of the SXS 2022 season launch, Tania Frazer and Chris Williams talk about commissioning works for didgeridoo and chamber ensemble, and teaching composers how to write for the instrument.

February 11, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Don’t forget your music, says composer Sally Greenaway

In her latest composition Sally Greenaway explores the parallels between sport and music, inspired by the 2016 Rio Olympics and the allure of Latin American music.

October 8, 2021
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in October 2021

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

September 20, 2021
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental
Live Review

Review: Brisbane Gala – Southern Cross Soloists with Chris Williams; Daniel de Borah (Melbourne Digital Concert Hall)

This digital benefit concert, livestreamed by Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, was a terrific showcase of Brisbane's finest.

July 23, 2021
Classical Music, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, World
news

Melbourne Digital Concert Hall announces Sydney and Brisbane concert series

Co-Artistic Director Chris Howlett discusses how MDCH is spreading its embrace to more genres than ever.

July 22, 2021
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Bangalow Music Festival announces 2021 program

Artists at the 19th iteration of the Southern Cross Soloists’ annual festival will include the Orava Quartet, pianists Jayson Gillham and Gladys Chua, New Zealand soprano Isabella Moore, violinist, dancer and composer Eric Avery and many more.

April 9, 2021
Chamber, Classical Music
features

World Premiere: Natalie Nicolas’s Secrets

The composer tells us about music and emotion in her new work for guitarist Slava Grigoryan and the Southern Cross Soloists.

February 9, 2021
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: SXS Returns (Southern Cross Soloists, QPAC)

High-class music making let down by grab-bag programming.

October 19, 2020
Classical Music, Opera
features

Rebecca Cassidy: Streisand to Strauss

Ahead of concerts for Southern Cross Soloists and Opera Queensland, the soprano tells us about how she fell in love with singing, her dream roles, and how she’s adapted to the challenges of 2020.

October 16, 2020
Classical Music, Opera, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
features

On Stage in October: Classical Music, Opera & Theatre

Find out what's on stage – and streaming online – in October from Limelight editors Jo Litson, Angus McPherson and Clive Paget.

September 21, 2020
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Miroslav Petkov unleashed

Ahead of his performance with Southern Cross Soloists, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's Principal Trumpet shares how watching Looney Tunes got him hooked on the instrument.

February 4, 2020
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Lyrical Reflections (Southern Cross Soloists)

SXS get up close and personal with a mixed bag of chamber works.

November 4, 2019

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