Uxía Martínez Botana, renowned as one of the world’s foremost bassists, has impressed international critics with her intensity and exceptional technique.
She began her professional career at the age of 16 with the Galicia Symphony Orchestra in Spain and has since performed with several prominent ensembles worldwide, including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Budapest Festival Orchestra. Currently, she serves as the principal double bassist in the Weinberger Chamber Orchestra and is also active as a teacher at the ESMUC College of Music of Catalonia and the Barenboim-Said Academy.
Uxía has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician at numerous prestigious events and festivals across Europe, earning acclaim for her performances of both classical and modern music. She has also participated in recordings of soundtracks for several films, and her passion for film music has led to collaborations with the Dutch Film Festival.
As the founder of the Rubik Ensemble, Uxía has collaborated with other international soloists to create outstanding musical experiences. Additionally, she is a sponsored artist of The National Dutch Musical Instrument Foundation and plays several historical instruments, including the famous “English Lady” from the 19th century.
Uxía Martínez Botana continues to be a leading bassist and prominent figure in both the classical music world and the film industry.
Frontside has existed since 2019 and is largely driven by volunteer efforts, but we are highly dependent on additional financial sponsors and fundings. All contributions are used to engage fantastic musicians, rents of venues and all other things that make the festival a magical experience.
Welcome as a member of the Frontside Chamber Music Association.
As a member, you will continuously receive our newsletters and advance information about tickets.
If you wish to donate some extra money, it would be greatly appreciated! You will then belong to our Tone-donating members and will continuously receive our newsletters and advance information about tickets, as well as be offered a glass of sparkling wine in a unique meeting with our artists during the festival days.
If you wish to sponsor the festival with larger amounts, we are extremely grateful. You will continuously receive our newsletters and advance information about tickets, as well as be offered a glass of sparkling wine in a unique meeting with our artists during the festival days, and your name will be published (upon agreement) on our website.
Our membership register contains information about names and addresses, in some cases also phone numbers and/or email addresses. The register is used only for sending out membership information. The association will not sell or otherwise share personal information with any other party. Upon leaving the association, the information will be deleted and will only remain in the records that we are required to keep for seven years according to accounting laws. For further information or if you wish to be removed from the register, please contact our treasurer, Catrin Bernsro: catrin@bernsro.se
