Resonant Dialogues

Join violinist Julija Hartig and cellist Nemanja Stanković for "Resonant Dialogues," a compelling program that explores the immense expressive power of the violin and cello duo. Following their successful collaboration at the Beethovenfest in Bonn, the artists present two essential cornerstones of the repertoire, paired with the vibrant voices of modern Serbian composers.

This concert celebrates the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth with his stark, virtuosic masterpiece, the Sonata for Violin and Cello. Ravel's piece is connected to works from four prominent Serbian creators Nataša Bogojević, Isidora Žebeljan, Tibor Hartig, Irena Popović

A profound conversation between European tradition and contemporary creativity, celebrating the power of two instruments to convey a broad spectrum of emotion—from the abstract and introspective to the theatrical and dramatic.

The series of concert Resonant Dialogues has been supported by The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia.

Julija Hartig: Violin
Julija Hartig is an acclaimed artist whose work is characterized by remarkable expressivity, refined technique, and a warm sensitivity to color, spanning repertoire from Baroque to contemporary music.

Born into a family of musicians in Yugoslavia, Julija Hartig completed her initial violin studies at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad. Following graduation, she was immediately engaged as an Assistant Professor in the class of her former teacher, Evgenia Tchugaeva, at the same conservatory. She later established her performing career in The Netherlands, continuing her advanced studies in Rotterdam with Ilya Grubert and graduating Cum Laude from the Conservatory of Utrecht with Keiko Wataya.
Hartig achieved widespread critical recognition with her 2022 debut CD, Dark Velvet: An Autobiography in Music. The album was described as an "intriguing and thought-provoking musical journey" by Fanfare Magazine. This success culminated in her winning the prestigious Edison Klassiek Award in the Newcomer National category in October 2023.

Her artistic curiosity has consistently led to inspiring collaborations with contemporary composers, resulting in several new works being written for and premiered by her. She is now entering a new creative phase as a co-composer, exploring themes of identity and belonging with her new project Black Rainbow.
As a soloist, Julija has performed with numerous orchestras, including The Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic, the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Serbia, and the Chamber Orchestra Dušan Skovran. She has given recitals and chamber music concerts across Europe, Australia, and Brazil. Her recordings include four CDs of complete works by the Serbian composer Ljubica Marić.

A force in the contemporary music scene, Julija is an active member of the celebrated Duo Hartig-Broekhans and the acclaimed string octet Roctet. She is a founding member of the artistic center Splendor Amsterdam and an initiator of the GRAMMY Award-winning LUDWIG collective.
Julija Hartig plays a Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume violin (“Ex-Zimmermann”), on loan from The Netherlands Musical Instrument Foundation.

Nemanja Stanković: Cello
Nemanja Stanković is one of the most prominent Serbian cellists of his generation, known for his dedication to both the core classical repertoire and the exploration of contemporary music.

He received his education at the Faculty of Music Arts (FMU) in Belgrade, graduating as Student of the Year. Stanković pursued his Master's degree in Vienna with the renowned Natalia Gutman and defended his doctoral artistic project back at the FMU. He further refined his artistry at prestigious institutions, including the Mozarteum in Salzburg and the Scuola di musica di Fiesole, working with masters like Alfred Brendel, Mischa Maisky, and Jens Peter Maintz.
A leading figure in Serbian music, Stanković is currently an Assistant Professor of Chamber Music at the FMU in Belgrade. His orchestral career includes eight seasons as the Principal Cellist of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, and he served as a guest Principal Cellist of the Milan Symphony Orchestra during the 2022/2023 season.
As a soloist and chamber musician, Stanković has performed on major international stages globally, including the Musikverein in Vienna, Flagey in Brussels, the Shanghai Concert Hall, and the Kolarac Endowment in Belgrade. He is a regular participant in international festivals such as Bemus Festival and Platonov Arts.
He is the founder of the Corda Piano Trio, which won the prestigious City of Belgrade Award (Despot Stefan Lazarević). Stanković is the recipient of numerous accolades, underscoring his contribution to the arts. He is deeply committed to promoting new music, frequently releasing albums and collaborating with leading contemporary composers.

He performs on a cello made by luthier Carlos Roberts of Cremona.

Julija Hartig - Violin
Nemanja Stanković - Cello