Pekka Kuusisto live in Melbourne

Experience Pekka Kuusisto live on October 10th

Pekka Kuusisto will perform at the Melbourne Recital Centre on October 10, 2026. Kuusisto is a Finnish violinist and conductor known for his adventurous and genre-bending musical approach. His performances frequently blend classical repertoire with folk music influences, improvisation, and contemporary compositions. He often appears without a conductor, leading orchestras from the violin, and is recognized for his energetic stage presence and commitment to innovative programming.

The Melbourne Recital Centre, opened in 2009, is a purpose-built concert hall dedicated to live music performance. Situated in Southbank, Melbourne, it houses three primary venues: the 1,000-seat Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – designed for orchestral and larger ensemble performances; the 300-seat Salon – suited to recital and chamber music; and the intimate Primrose Potter Salon which accommodates up to 80 people. The Centre was conceived to address a gap in Melbourne’s performing arts infrastructure, providing a dedicated space optimized for acoustic excellence and audience experience specifically tailored for music. It hosts a diverse range of musical genres including classical, jazz, contemporary, and world music.