Embracing its recent structural changes, the Australia Ensemble has announced its 2024 season.

“In 2024, the Australia Ensemble UNSW turns a page to enter a new era, where we simultaneously honour our established past while pioneering a future path,” said Artistic Chair Paul Stanhope. “Our four-concert program celebrates some exciting new performers with an international presence who will complement our highly acclaimed continuing ensemble members.”

Outgoing artists Ian Munro, Irina Morozova and Dene Olding. Image supplied

In October, Australia Ensemble announced that three of its long-serving members – violinist Dene Olding, violist Irina Morozova and pianist Ian Munro – would be stepping down from performance. Morozova is a foundational member of the ensemble, having performed in its first season in 1980; Olding joined the ensemble in 1982, and Munro in 2000.

In celebration of the over-40-year tenures of Morozova and Olding (now Emeritus Artists), the two return to open the ensemble’s 45th season on 23 March. Alongside violinist Dimity Hall and cellist Julian Smiles (the four make up the soon-disbanding...