Biographies
Musicians selected for the 2025 edition
Alphabetical order per instrument - Last school
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Baptiste Donadio
- Edition of the Academy: 2025
- Country: France
- Instrument: Viola
- Age during Academy: 22
- Last or current school: Conservatoire National de Musique et de Danse de Paris
- Instrument played: Joue un alto de Stephan Von Baerh, prêt de la fondation d'entreprise Société Générale
Carried by the harmonies of the viola even before he was born, guided by a mother who is both a musician and accompanist at the Toulouse Conservatory (CRR), Baptiste naturally fell under the spell of this instrument. At just six years old, he stepped through the doors of the conservatory as one would enter a familiar home, joining the class of Valérie Apparailly.
Very early on, he ventured into the world of competitions, winning the Altos Juniors several years in a row for six consecutive years, as well as the Lempdes competition. He also earned a second prize and the jury's special award at the National Competition for Young Violists.
Passionate about string quartets, he co-founded the Quatuor Amalthée at the Toulouse Conservatory, then the Quatuor Solveig at the Paris Conservatoire (CNSMDP), with whom he performed at the Cordes sur Ciel Festival and the ClassicaHors festival, alongside the Quatuor Dutilleux.
He also performs in sonata and trio formations at the Toulouse Festival with Constant Després and Claire Bouyssou.
Since 2022, he has been studying at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris in the class of Jean Sulem, and since 2024, he has been pursuing a string quartet degree with Louis Rodde and Jean Sulem.
Since February 2025, he has been playing a viola crafted by
Stephan von Baehr, generously loaned by the Société Générale Corporate Foundation.
Geneva International String Academy artists awarded in 2025
In 2025, five former Geneva International String Academy participants were distinguished by major international awards: Sarah Strohm, Brian Isaacs, Alessandra Yang, Arne Zeller and Maxime Grizard. It confirms the Academy’s artistic standards and long-term commitment to excellence.








