“A worthy successor to the Golden Age greats.”
— Dr. Gregory Zayia, Ruggiero Ricci’s editor & longtime friend
Bartu is a 22-year-old French violinist, conductor, and composer whose career reflects both artistic distinction and a clear sense of civic responsibility. He belongs to a new generation of musicians who view classical music as a living force within contemporary society. His work brings together performance at the highest level with cultural engagement and international dialogue.
He made his triple debut in Paris at 15, performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto while conducting Mozart and presenting his own symphony in the same concert, an event attended by the former French Prime Minister and leading cultural figures. The concert was described as “a moment of grace, rarely seen in a lifetime.”
Today, he appears in renowned venues such as La Seine Musicale, Salle Cortot, and Salle Gaveau, while also developing artistic initiatives that connect music with questions of sustainability, intergenerational responsibility, and cultural understanding.
“An excellent musician who deserves the utmost attention.”
— Maestro Jean-Claude Casadesus
Recipient of the loan of an Antonio Stradivari violin through J & A Beare, London (August 2025). Previously entrusted with a 1760 G.B. Guadagnini violin from the Paris Conservatoire (2023–2024).
Has performed for distinguished figures including Martha Argerich, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, and Judith Pisar, UNESCO Special Envoy for Cultural Diplomacy, as well as for senior representatives of the United Nations and the European Commission.
Founder, Artistic Director & Soloist of the SHARE Ensemble, formed of outstanding young professional musicians. The ensemble will perform at the Grand Palais during the closing session of ChangeNOW, the global summit gathering over 40,000 participants and 800 accredited journalists, and Bartu will also appear as a soloist at the opening ceremony.
Featured on WQXR’s Young Artists Showcase with Midge Woolsey and on BBC Radio 4’s award-winning series Soul Music with Maggie Ayre. Engages a growing international audience of more than 25,000 followers, with performances reaching hundreds of thousands of viewers online.
Soloist at the Académie Jaroussky under the mentorship of Nemanja Radulović; Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducting Fellow (2024–2025); Artist in Residence at the Fondation des États-Unis (2025–2026).
Possesses absolute pitch; began violin at age 4 and conducting at 14. Holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with highest honours in violin from the Paris Conservatoire (classes of Alexis Galpérine and Sarah Nemtanu), a “Perfectionnement” diploma in conducting from the École Normale de Musique (classes of Dominique Rouits and Julien Masmondet), and a diploma with three prizes from the American Conservatory in Fontainebleau. Artist Diploma in violin (in progress) at the École Normale de Musique under Alexandre Brussilovsky, with full scholarship.
Artistic highlights
Artistry with purpose that connects worlds
Bartu’s artistic identity is defined by the conviction that music can catalyse social transformation. He is:
European Climate Pact Ambassador, European Commission
Arts Ambassador, The Jena Declaration (UNESCO Chair on Global Understanding for Sustainability)
One of the three Distinguished Friends, UNICEF Île-de-France
Founder and Artistic Director of SHARE Ensemble (Paris)
Artist with Amazon Aid Foundation, alongside Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding and other global cultural figures.
Rooted in tradition, driven by purpose
Bartu uses classical music and mobilises outstanding young artists to reach audiences far beyond the traditional concert hall, from climate-vulnerable regions such as Suriname to major international institutions. Highlights include:
Performances at the headquarters of the United Nations, UNICEF and the European Commission, as well as for leading philanthropies such as the Big Shoulders Fund and the Boys & Girls Clubs associated with Michael Jordan.
Co-organising and performing in a UNICEF concert held under the High Patronage of President Emmanuel Macron.
Keynote speaker and solo violinist at the Climate Reality Leadership Event in Paris, led by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.
Performed with the SHARE Ensemble and participated as a panellist alongside eminent international scholars and artists at the 10th Anniversary Conference of the International Year of Global Understanding, organised by the UNESCO Chair on Global Understanding for Sustainability at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
Performances in Suriname under the patronage of the French Ambassador, combining concerts, national media engagement, masterclasses and educational workshops in one of the world’s only carbon-negative countries.
Keynote speaker and solo violinist before an audience of more than 100 Michelin-starred chefs in Lyon, addressing themes of leadership, excellence and innovation.
Supported by sustainability-driven brands including Harper Collective (founded by Jaden Smith and Sebastian Manes), Noyoco and J.M. Weston.
His Master’s research at the Paris Conservatoire, supervised by Professor Nicolas Donin (Geneva), examined how collaborative work between classical music and visual art can contribute to environmental action. The thesis included contributions from 38 countries, reflecting a global perspective on cultural engagement and sustainability.
To extend the impact of his artistic commitments, Bartu co-founded and serves as Artistic Director of SHARE-INNO, a Paris-based nonprofit platform that unites science, creative expression, and collaborative innovation to inspire responsible action and advance sustainable solutions. In this capacity, he curates performances with the SHARE Ensemble, bringing together exceptional young musicians committed to artistic excellence and inclusion.
SHARE-INNO is an official Partner of The Jena Declaration of the UNESCO Chair on Global Understanding for Sustainability, a Partner of Coordination Climat in France, and a collaborator of the European Commission’s EU Climate Pact Ambassadors Network and Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project.
Bartu’s work bridges artistic distinction and civic responsibility, linking tradition with forward-looking cultural leadership.
“Bartu is an extraordinary human being that is needed at a time when we need people to do special things…
… Bartu’s gifts awaken peoples’ internal awareness to manifest their own talents and life’s mission which is critical in today’s world.”
— Wayne Shorter, Legendary American musician, winner of 11 Grammy Awards and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award