This musical odyssey takes us through the heartland of Central Europe to the artistically rich countries of Austria, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Despite their complex histories and ever-changing borders, the cultural treasure trove cities of Vienna, Prague, Warsaw and Budapest were home to some of the greatest composers, each drawing on their own unique traditional folklore and the vibrant and colourful ambience of their people.

From the Heartland features works by Liszt, Fischer, Bartok, Lutosławski and finishes with a foot-stomping new ‘SXS-take’ of the traditional Hungarian Czardas.

Southern Cross Soloists (SXS) also welcome jazz-great James Morrison in his first composition and solo performance for them, in collaboration with SXS Didgeridoo Soloist in Residence Chris Williams as part of SXS Didgeridoo Commissioning Project.