The Leonkoro Quartet is one of the most sought-after string quartets of its generation on the international stage. Since 2022, the ensemble has garnered numerous prizes and accolades, captivating audiences with its compelling interpretations and richly nuanced ensemble playing.

Founded in the Lofoten Islands in 2005, the Engegård Quartet has established itself as one of Norway’s most highly regarded string quartets. At the heart of the ensemble are its Scandinavian identity and its open-minded approach to new music.

Founded in 2025, the CORA Quartet brings together four outstanding young musicians with a long shared musical history. The ensemble has quickly emerged as an exciting new name on Finland’s chamber music scene.

PIANO, COMPOSER

Olli Mustonen is an internationally renowned musician who moves effortlessly between the roles of composer, pianist and conductor. His exceptionally diverse career has taken him to the world’s most prestigious concert halls.

CELLO

Jan-Erik Gustafsson is an internationally acclaimed cellist and one of Finland’s best-known chamber musicians. He has performed with some of the world’s leading orchestras and musicians.

PIANO

Paavali Jumppanen is one of the most internationally successful Finnish pianists of his generation. He moves effortlessly between Bach and Schoenberg, Beethoven and contemporary music.

SOPRAANO

Mari Palo is one of Finland’s most sought-after sopranos, performing both at home and on international stages. With her radiant stage presence, she has captivated audiences across genres, from classical art song and opera to lighter music.

UTA-SANSHIN

Masaya Yamauchi from Okinawa is a master of uta-sanshin, a tradition that combines singing with the three-stringed sanshin. He preserves this centuries-old musical heritage through both performance and teaching.

BARTIONE

Baritone Ville Rusanen is one of Finland’s best-known opera singers. His versatile vocal technique and expressive stage presence have taken him to the stages of several major opera houses in Finland and abroad.

CELLO

Marko Ylönen is an internationally award-winning cellist and versatile chamber musician who has performed extensively around the world. He is known for his wide-ranging repertoire and passionate dedication to chamber music.

VIOLIN

Rebecca Roozeman is known for being a prizewinner in several competitions, such as International Young Musician Competition in Tallinn, Leonid Kogan Violin Competition in Brussels, and Jyväskylä National Violin Competition. 

ORGAN

Hiski Wallenius is a Master of Music, an organist, a cantor, and a choir conductor. As an organist, he has performed in various concert series and festivals both as a soloist and accompanist.

VIOLA

Eriikka Nylund is an active orchestral and chamber musician who has performed at numerous festivals in the Nordic countries and around the world.

PIANO

Ilmo Ranta is one of Finland’s leading lied pianists. He has performed in solo and chamber music concerts, as well as appearing as a soloist with orchestras in Finland.

VIULU

Tami Pohjola is one of the leading Finnish violinists of her generation. Her technical mastery, expressive versatility and captivating interpretations have impressed audiences internationally.

DOUBLE BASS

Jasu Aalto began playing the double bass at the age of nine and has studied at the Sibelius Academy and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich. He has performed both as a soloist and with orchestras throughout Finland.