THREADS OF RESONANCE with Demian Baraldi [violin] and Jakub Otcenasek [cello]
Technopolis 20
16 March - 8pm
Entrance: €20/ €10 (students)
Tickets available online at www.technopolis20.com
Information: 70002420
The violin and cello duo of Demian Baraldi and Jakub Otcenasek present the concert “Threads of Resonance” at Technopolis 20, on Sunday, 16th of March 2025 at 8pm. Join us an evening of profound musical exploration, where the intricate interplay of strings will bring to life the works of Arthur Honegger, Bohuslav Martinů, and Pēteris Vasks.
This concert brings together three remarkable pieces for violin and cello, each offering a unique character. Arthur Honegger’s Sonatina blends lively energy with lyrical moments, while Bohuslav Martinů’s String Duo No. 2 combines rhythmic vitality with folk-inspired charm. Pēteris Vasks’ Castillo Interior adds a reflective and spiritual touch, inspired by the writings of Saint Teresa of Avila. Together, these works highlight the expressive range and beauty of the string duo.
The Italian violinist Demian Baraldi has performed as a soloist with prominent ensembles, including the Orchestra delle Venezie and the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto. He made his solo debut at Teatro alla Scala in Milan and has appeared in prestigious venues such as the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Chamber Hall. The Czech cellist Jakub Otcenasek is a graduate of the Prague Conservatory and the Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität. He has performed at events such as the Prague Spring Festival and served as principal cellist of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Otcenasek performs on a Vincenzo Panormo cello from 1809.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a beautiful dialogue between violin and cello in the intimate setting of Technopolis 20.
A few words abouts the musicians
Italian violinist Demian Baraldi has performed as a soloist with prominent ensembles, including the Orchestra delle Venezie and the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto. He has appeared in prestigious venues such as the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Chamber Hall with Michel Dalberto and made his solo debut at Teatro alla Scala in Milan.
Baraldi studied under Juan Carlos Rybin at the Conservatorio “Dall’Abaco” in Verona and perfected his craft at the Conservatorio “Verdi” in Milan with Fulvio Luciani. He earned a Master in Performing Arts at the Conservatorio di Reggio Emilia Peri Merulo under Simone Bernardini and Alessandro Ferrari.
A dedicated orchestral musician, he has collaborated with youth orchestras such as the Orchestra Cherubini and the Italian Youth Orchestra. Selected by Claudio Abbado for the EUYO, Baraldi performed in renowned halls like the Royal Albert Hall and the Concertgebouw under conductors such as Manfred Honeck and Christoph Eschenbach. He has also played with the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival Orchestra, Campus Grafenegg Academy, and the Korean National Symphony Orchestra.
Baraldi won the first scholarship established by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, studying with leading concertmasters from international orchestras. As a concertmaster, he has worked with the Accademia del Teatro alla Scala, and collaborated with other orchestras such as RAI, Filarmonica della Scala, and Teatro La Fenice, among others.
Passionate about contemporary music, Baraldi has participated in the Milano Musica festival and Grafenegg Academy. His chamber music appearances include Festival MiTo, As.Li.Co di Como, and Milano Classica. He is a prizewinner of numerous competitions, including “Premio Giovani Violinisti”, “Premio Riviera della Versilia” and “Premio Antonio Salieri.” Together with his brother Dylan Baraldi, he recorded an album for Brilliant Classics featuring works by Louis Massonneau.
Jakub Otčenášek began his musical journey at the age of 14, starting piano lessons out of curiosity. He took up the cello a year later and quickly advanced, joining the Europera Jugendorchester under Miloš Krejčí at 16. By the age of 17, he had begun studying under Renata Strašrybková at the Prague Conservatory, where he won several national prizes and participated in international competitions.
From 2010 to 2012, Otčenášek served as principal cellist of the Prague Conservatory Orchestra, performing at prestigious events such as the opening concert of the Prague Spring Festival under Jiří Bělohlávek. He graduated in 2012 with a performance of Schumann’s Cello Concerto. He then continued his studies at the Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität with Lilia Schulz-Bayrova, earning several accolades, including a special prize from the Enami-Stiftung at the Fidelio-Wettbewerb 2014. In 2016, Otčenášek was appointed principal cellist of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
He has participated in masterclasses with renowned cellists such as Michaela Fukačová, Michal Kaňka, Bruno Weinmeister, and Natalia Gutman. In August 2024, he had the opportunity to join the Korean National Symphony Orchestra for its summer academy, which included mentorship from cellists Kyeongjin Lee and Jungwoo Choi. He plays a Vincenzo Panormo cello from 1809.
From 2010 to 2012, Otčenášek served as principal cellist of the Prague Conservatory Orchestra, performing at prestigious events such as the opening concert of the Prague Spring Festival under Jiří Bělohlávek. He graduated in 2012 with a performance of Schumann’s Cello Concerto. He then continued his studies at the Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität with Lilia Schulz-Bayrova, earning several accolades, including a special prize from the Enami-Stiftung at the Fidelio-Wettbewerb 2014. In 2016, Otčenášek was appointed principal cellist of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
He has participated in masterclasses with renowned cellists such as Michaela Fukačová, Michal Kaňka, Bruno Weinmeister, and Natalia Gutman. In August 2024, he had the opportunity to join the Korean National Symphony Orchestra for its summer academy, which included mentorship from cellists Kyeongjin Lee and Jungwoo Choi. He plays a Vincenzo Panormo cello from 1809.
