Recognized as one of the most promising interpreters of his generation in the realm of early music, Vadym Makarenko is a Ukrainian violinist who has distinguished himself as a soloist and concertmaster at some of Europe’s most prestigious festivals and venues, including the Festival d’Ambronay, Bozar, Universo Barroco (CNDM), Innsbruck Festival of Early Music, Berlin Philharmonic, Palau de la Música Catalana, and Auditorio de Madrid, among others.

 

Vadym appreciates historically informed performance as a more authentic and sincere way to connect with music. His fascination with a wide array of musical styles, including folk, minimalism, jazz, and free improvisation, enriches his perspective when engaging with diverse audiences.

 

For this young musician, playing the violin is not merely a means to deepen his personal discoveries, but a tool to awaken and share beauty with others. In the abundant repertoire of early music, Vadym finds a dynamic way to explore freely, transcending fixed language to achieve limitless artistic expression.

 

Today, Vadym collaborates artistically with renowned ensembles such as Gli Incogniti (Amandine Beyer), Vespres d’Arnadí (Dani Espasa), La Ritirata (Josetxu Obregón) and Collegium 1704 (Vaclav Luks). Since 2019, he has created and directed his own ensemble, Infermi d’Amore, with which he has recorded two albums: Lost in Venice (2022) and Wet on Wet (2024).

 

The Lorenzo & Tomaso Carcassi violin (1760) that Vadym currently plays was awarded to him following a significant audition in 2022 by the prestigious Jumpstart Jr. Foundation in Amsterdam.