Contra Concerts and Southern Cross Soloists (SXS) are proud to announce tickets are now on sale for the second program series of their musical collaboration, bringing virtuoso soloists together for the 2022 Contra Concerts series of invigorating chamber music to the heart of Stanthorpe.

Contra Concerts, in association with SXS and with the support of the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery, will perform on Friday September 16, bringing an intimate chamber music recital to the Stanthorpe Civic Centre.

Contra Concerts curator, soloist and flutist Jonathan Henderson is expecting a warm welcome from local audiences ahead of the tour, many of whom experienced their performance at the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery in 2021. "We had the pleasure of performing in Stanthorpe with an overwhelmingly, positive response from the audience. It was clear there was a genuine appreciation for chamber music in the region. We are excited to bring some new repertoire and artists to Stanthorpe’s vibrant arts scene. Forming a connection with our audience is crucial and in our series the musicians are right in front of you, with the music unfolding just metres away. Everyone can feel up close to the musicians and fully absorb the music from any seat", says Henderson.

Tania Frazer, Artistic Director of SXS said of today’s announcement, “Southern Cross Soloists are very excited to work in association once again with Contra Concerts, in its second iteration curated by our flute soloist Jonathan Henderson. We are so pleased that we can offer this bespoke chamber music series a new destination in Stanthorpe. Southern Cross Soloists is committed to presenting world-class live music experiences to Queensland audiences and Contra Concerts is an integral part of our international musical offerings each year.”

Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery Director Mary Findlay said “We are very excited about hosting the Contra Concerts series. This will be a memorable and unique experience. Hearing the interpretation of Mozart by some of our most talented and world class Australian musicians will indeed be a treat for our music lovers.”

The performance, CONTRA MOZART at 6pm Friday September 16 features soloists Jonathan Henderson–flute, Adam Chalabi–violin, James Wannan–viola and Hyung Suk Bae–cello, who form an intimate quartet offering a recital of Mozart quartets offset with solos by Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe.

Contra Concerts presented in association with SXS will perform at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre at 6pm Friday September 16 with tickets at $35. For more information and bookings visit our event page.