Spanish clarinettist Maximiliano Martín is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most exciting and charismatic musicians of his generation. Born in Tenerife, Martin studied in Barcelona and at the Royal College of Music in London. His teachers include Richard Hosford, Robert Hill and Joan Lluna.

 

Principal Clarinet of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and winner of the Young Artists Plattform Competition in 2002, Martín has since made debuts at the Wigmore Hall London, Queens Hall Edinburgh, Palau de la Musica Catalana and Teatro Monumental in Madrid. As a soloist Martín has performed all the major concertos with orchestras such as SCO, EUCO, OST under the baton of Bruggen, Manze, Antonini and Swensen. Many chamber music collaborations include groups such as London Winds, Moonwinds Ensemble, Doric String Quartet, and other artists such as A. Janiczek, P. Kuusisto, A. Pizarro, C. Widmann, M. Bourgue and C. Zacharias. He has performed in the most important concert halls and international festivals with orchestras such as the LSO, COE, Halle Orchestra, Orquesta de Cadaques, and worked with conductors including Abbado, Haitink, Mackerras, Marriner, Krivine and Oramo.