PRESS
“★★★★☆ A book of hours is the best kind of puzzle... this meditation on the mystery of time is as intriguing as it is entertaining.”
Review: A Book of Hours, The Age
“Rubiks Collective thoroughly succeeded in inspiring fresh enthusiasm about the possibilities in contemporary music, and their mesmerising performance on Thursday night only further cemented ‘Music, She Wrote’ as an asset to Australia’s chamber music scene.”
Review: Music, She Wrote, ClassikON
“The freshness and excitement generated by this ensemble’s commitment and passion for new music is infectious. Recognised and established for commissioning and pioneering original musical forms, in particular those by Australian composers, Rubiks is a risk taking, finely tuned ensemble”
Review: They Swim Though Air, Classic Melbourne
"It appears that only the sky is the limit for what these guys are capable of! Rubiks is a powerhouse of vibrance, versatility and vigorous virtuosity.”
"★★★★1/2 having established an admirable reputation since their formation in 2015, Rubiks Collective is attracting an enthusiastic and growing audience for their high quality performances of contemporary compositions, many which include Australian or world premiere performances, unconventional and challenging soundscapes, and always, a balanced relationship between acoustic, technological and audio visual sound sources."
Review: Sculptress, Limelight Magazine
"a polished performance that provided heart and conviction, and was a transformative and emotional journey."
“★★★★1/2 Rubiks Collective achieves the impossible. the vocal quartet is living, breathing proof that new compositions can be invigorating and inspiring, not merely intellectually niche"
Review: Hush, Sydney Morning Herald
"This well attended program with its high musical and technical standards was a passionate reminder that whatever “glitches” may exist between technology and human beings, there is a need for every generation to engage in the cathartic activity of creating and performing music."
Review: Glitch, Limelight Magazine
"And while the work may have been challenging and overwhelming for some in its subject matter, it was unlikely that anybody left the Salon without being moved."
Review: Waves + Lines, Classic Melbourne
“One of Australia’s most exciting contemporary music ensembles, Rubiks Collective, is also carving its name as a champion of women’s music”
Review: 75 Years: A Portrait of Meredith Monk, CutCommon
"★★★★☆ Rubiks Collective has made a significant case for it being one of the most exciting ensembles gracing Australia’s contemporary music stage."
Review: Second Self, Limelight Magazine
"★★★★☆ A programme of new music with emotional punch to defy the expectations of contemporary haters."
Review: The cold earth slept below, Limelight Magazine
“Cementing Itself as a fresh and important voice in contemporary music making, rubiks has once again created an accessible evening of new music without sacrificIng intelligent programming or the performance of unusual works”
Review: The cold earth slept below, CutCommon
"Rubiks did the rapt audience at the New Music Studio concert a huge service in introducing them to this original musical creator."
Review: Imaginarium, Partial Durations