Martín Consortium

About Andrés:

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Andrés Martín is a celebrated composer, producer, and virtuoso double bass soloist whose work resonates with audiences worldwide. Andrés's compositions are renowned for their emotional depth and cultural richness, drawing from his diverse experiences across Argentina, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, and the United States.

Andrés Martín has dedicated himself primarily to composing for the last few years, creating new works annually that are performed and commissioned by virtuoso 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.

As the principal bass of the Orquesta de Baja California from 2002 to 2023, Andrés played a crucial role in the orchestra's success. He founded and directed the Contrabajos de Baja California International Bass Festival from 2003 to 2019, fostering a vibrant community of bass enthusiasts and professionals.

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.

The year 2024 is particularly significant, featuring the world premieres of several of his latest works. The premiere of his "Morgante" Concerto for violin and orchestra, performed by Samuel Vargas and the San Bernardino Symphony, conducted by Anthony Parnther, was a resounding success. He also wrote the Anthem for the 2024 World Design Capital event held in San Diego and Tijuana, joining both San Diego Youth Orchestra and Tijuana Orquesta Juvenil. Andrés has also composed two cello concertos, two bass concertos, and “Alma de fueye” Bandoneon Concerto, set to premiere in 2024 by the great Cesar Olguín.

In 2019, Andrés received the International Society of Bassists Composition Award, becoming the first Latin American composer to receive this honor, in recognition of his contributions to the repertoire of the double bass. His Double Bass Concerto No. 1 has been performed in over 30 countries around the world, serving as the required work for several international solo competitions and orchestral auditions worldwide, as well as a subject of research papers in universities in Europe and the United States.

Andrés has written about 70 works for solo double bass, plus several other chamber and orchestral works, as well as concertos for solo instruments. He has also contributed to the musical community through his signature solo double bass, designed for Eastman Strings, which has reached players worldwide. As a D’Addario artist, he continues to influence and inspire fellow musicians, enhancing the artistry of the global music community.

Andrés Martín's career is a testament to his dedication to composition, bridging cultures and connecting people through the universal language of music. His work continues to inspire and resonate with audiences and musicians alike.

About Terracotta Duo:

Paige Madden

Originally from Eugene, OR, Paige Madden received her bachelor’s degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Oregon, where she studied with Pius Cheung and Sean Wagoner, and played snare drum in the UO drumline. She then moved to Florida, where she earned her master’s degree from the University of Central Florida, studying with Jeff Moore, Thad Anderson, and Kirk Gay. During her masters, she taught and arranged for the UCF drumline, and was a parade drummer at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

After graduating, she stayed in Orlando, continuing to teach the UCF drumline and perform locally, until returning to school for her terminal degree. Paige is currently pursuing her doctorate in Percussion Performance at the University of Michigan, where she is diving deeper into a wide variety of music, including chamber music, solo repertoire, steel pan research, and gamelan. During the summer, she teaches and performs throughout the country, including serving as an instructor at the Keown Drum Camp in Oregon, performing steel pan in the New York Panorama competition, teaching concert percussion in Michigan, and more. 

Max Winningham

Max Winningham is a performer, composer, and improvisor born in Houston, Texas. After graduating from Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts under the private instruction of Deborah Dunham, Max went on to acquire a BMA in Double Bass Performance from Northwestern University, pursuing the degree with the guidance and mentorship of Andrew Raciti. Though his primary training is classical, his pursuits include a wide variety of genres and sensibilities, including electronic music, bluegrass, and jazz. Max has performed and studied internationally in the USA, France, Canada, and Switzerland— and has participated in masterclasses and workshops with esteemed performers and pedagogues such as François Rabbath, Paul Ellison, and John Clayton.

In 2018, Max spent a year in Paris studying with François Rabbath, and was awarded the International Rabbath Institute de Paris (IRIP) performance and teaching certificates— as well as one of the Artist-in-Residence positions at the Cité Internationale des Arts Paris. Max has recently finished a double MM degree in double bass performance and composition at Baylor University, studying with Sandor Ostlund and Scott McAllister. In 2022 his piece Tabula Rasa was awarded the grand prize for an unaccompanied solo bass work in the International Society of Bassist’s David Walter Composition Competition, and he was afforded the opportunity to perform Tabula Rasa in New York’s Carnegie Hall through Baylor University’s Semper Pro Musica Competition. In 2024, Max was awarded the grand prize a second time by the ISB David Walter Composition Competition for his piece Manifestations for Solo Bass. Max is currently pursuing a Specialist in Music (SM) at the University of Michigan with Nicholas Walker.