Andrés Martín has dedicated himself primarily to composing for the last few years, creating new works annually that are performed and commissioned by esteemed soloists, chamber ensembles, and orchestras globally. His music spans continents, showcasing his passionate and emotionally moving musical voice. Audiences and performers alike often find deep meaning in his compositions, frequently moved to tears by the profound emotions his music evokes.

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​Currently, Andrés serves as the composer-in-residence for The Hutchins Consort and Camarada, prestigious chamber ensembles in California's southwest. His compositions, such as “New Beginnings, concerto for Hutchins violin consort and Orchestra,” “Abrazar al viento," and various concertos, highlight his ability to blend cultural influences with emotional power.

 

His "Concerto no.1" for double bass (2012) became a standard work in the double bass repertoire, performed in more than 25 countries around the world and was recently chosen as final round piece by  winners of the 2017 Bradetich Foundation International Double Bass Competition, International Society of Double Bassists Double Bass Competition and 2019 One World Symphonic Festival Camerata. This concerto was also chosen as a required work for the 2017 Bradetich Foundation International Double Bass Competition and Sphinx Strings Competition since 2020 until the present day. This concerto is now the required work for the bass division in solo competition at Aspen Music Festival 2024. 

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In 2019 Andres got a Composition Recognition Award for his outstanding contribution to the double bass literature, by the International Society of Bassists (ISB).

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Among his works that were or will be premiered in 2024:

"Silent" for quartet (Camarada)

"Tres tangos" for quartet (Camarada)

"Oliver Towne" for narrator and Orchestra (Pioneer Valley Symphony)

"Ilimitados"for Youth Orchestra (World Design Capital Anthem)

"Bajo la piel" for string orchestra

"New Beginnings" concerto for Hutchins octet (The Hutchins Consort)

"Ritual" for String Orchestra (Orquesta de Baja California)

"Morgante" concerto for violin and orchestra (Samuel Vargas, San Bernardino Symphony, Anthony Parnther)

"Alma de fueye" Concerto for Bandoneón (Cesar Olguín, Orquesta de Baja California)

"Eternal Embrace" for Harp & Double Bass (Rivertown duo)

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