Jonian Ilias Kadesha

Violinist Jonian Ilias Kadesha has shown a knack for fresh programming. Kadesha founded the Caerus Chamber Ensemble in 2017 and continues to perform with the group and serve as its artistic director. His first album featured violin sonatas by Enescu, Ravel, and Nikolas Skalkottas. Kadesha has appeared as a soloist with various European orchestras and is in demand for appearances with smaller orchestras, such as the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. He is a member of the Kelemen Quartet and has collaborated with such world-class musicians as cellist Steven Isserlis and violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja. Kadesha released the solo violin album Hommage à J.S.B. in 2022. He followed that up in 2024 with the album Suite italienne, featuring works by Vivaldi, Stravinsky, and contemporary composer Giovanni Sollima.