Gabriel Martins
About
Enjoy the unique opportunity to study with one of the world's foremost cello soloists.
Gabriel Martins has established himself as one of the most prominent young soloists in the world. His artistry has already been recognized through an extensive list of accolades including 14 gold medals, performances at Carnegie Hall and solo appearances with orchestras all over the world. He is managed by America's premier classical agency, Opus 3 Artists, alongside artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Daniel Barenboim.
In addition to his touring schedule, Gabriel already has over a decade of teaching experience and has shown a serious dedication to passing on the tradition of great cello playing. His students have gone on to win major international competitions and have been accepted to the world's most prestigious conservatories including the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute. His teaching approach is catered to the student's individual needs with a focus on beauty of sound and a love for the art. He is known by his students for his encouraging, practical advice that gives real, immediate improvement.
Born of American and Brazilian heritage, Martins grew up in Bloomington, Indiana. He began playing the cello when he was five, studying with Susan Moses at the Indiana University String Academy. He went on to receive his B.M. as a Presidential Scholar at the USC Thornton School of Music with Ralph Kirshbaum. In his freshman year at USC, he won the school’s concerto competition as well as its Bach competition. He received his M.M. at the New England Conservatory of Music. His festival appearances include Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, where he toured with Miriam Fried, and the Aspen Music Festival, where he won the concerto competition. He served as a teaching assistant both at the IU Jacobs School of Music and the USC Thornton School of Music, and his students have gone on to achieve major success in competitions and performances around the world. He now resides in Boston, Massachusetts with his partner, violinist Geneva Lewis, whom he frequently collaborates with as a duo. He plays on a composite Francesco Ruggieri cello made in Cremona, c. 1690 and a François Nicolas Voirin bow made in Paris, c. 1880.