South Australia’s renowned performance venue UKARIA Cultural Centre has announced its lineup for 2024. This year’s UKARIA 24 program sees five concerts hosted from 18–20 October. It has been curated by the acclaimed Finnish pianist and composer Olli Mustonen. 

UKARIA 24 will feature the first ever Australian performances of five international musicians – tenor Robin Tritschler, flautist Janne Thomsen, guitarist Ismo Eskelinen, violinist Cosima Soulez Larivière and violist Sào Soulez Larivière. The program also sees the return of two UKARIA favourites, violinist Kristian Winther and ACO cellist Timo-Veikko Valve.

Olli Mustonen. Photo © Frank Schinski

“I have always felt at home in Australia, and I have felt a tremendously inspiring connection with many Australian musicians,” said Mustonen. “It has been a particular pleasure planning these programs for the 2024 edition of UKARIA 24.”

The first concert, Northern Lights, is a showcase of Nordic music. Grieg’s String Quartet No. 1 and Nineteen Norwegian Folk Songs both draw upon the...