Join us for a conversation with Spanish double bassist Uxía Martínez Botana, who shares her journey from facing skepticism as a woman in classical music to becoming a celebrated soloist, chamber musician, and educator. Based in Amsterdam, she tours internationally with ensembles like the Budapest Festival Orchestra and Sol Gabetta's baroque ensemble, and is the first female double bass professor at a Spanish conservatory.
We dig into topics like life on the road, work-life balance, her journey through the world of professional music, and her recent Mendelssohn X-Files Project.
Enjoy, and learn more about Uxía and the great work she's doing through the links below
- Official Website: uxiamartinezbotana.com
- Mendelssohn X-Files Album: Fuga Libera
- Spotify: Uxía Martínez Botana
- YouTube: Official Channel
- Instagram: @uxiamartinezbotana
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- Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens
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