Juan Gonzalez Martinez
...blows his solo pieces with immense delicacy, wonderful timing in recitative passage - and the ability to sing on his instrument.
Sackbut & historic trombone player from northern Germany with Spanish roots
Baroque trombonist Juan González Martínez is considered one of the most versatile trombonists of the younger generation in the field of historical performance practice. He plays instruments from the Renaissance to the Romantic period and focuses on historical playing techniques with the aim of touching his audience with a warm, lyrical sound.
Upcoming concerts
Spanish Connection – Duo GlossArte & Runar Kjeldsberg
Spanish Connection – Duo GlossArte & Runar Kjeldsberg
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Passion, authenticity, enthusiasm
Driven by inexhaustible enthusiasm and a deep love for the trombone, Juan González Martínez repeatedly embarks on a fascinating journey through the centuries. His recordings—whether as a passionate homage to the fiery fandango, a discovery of romantic trombone literature, or a melodious journey through time to Spain's "Siglo de Oro"—combine joy of playing, artistic precision, and tonal authenticity at the highest level.
Projects and ensembles
with and around baroque trombonist
Juan González Martínez
Iberian Concert
Spanish music from the Renaissance to the Romantic period, and its influence on other countries: these are the themes of Concierto Ibérico. Founded in the cool north of Germany, the ensemble warms even the most frostbitten listeners with its original programs.
As artistic director, the Spaniard unfolds his rhythmic talent, endless wit, and compositional creativity with experimental colleagues from the international music scene.
KonzertStattReise:
City tour with concert
When the Concierto Ibérico ensemble, which plays on many different historical instruments, performs during a city tour, there isn't a dry eye in the house. Experience old Bremen in a whole new way with the Spanish ensemble and the renowned educational tour operator StattReisen: with historical facts, curious stories, and the lively music of the real town musicians of centuries past!
Duo GlossArte
Inspired by the art of ornamentation, the Duo GlossArte has set itself the goal of researching and playing the literature for trombone and harpsichord, as well as organ on historical instruments or their replicas. The musicians are always on the lookout for the original sound of the respective period and region and perform both as a duo and as soloists with baroque orchestras and in cooperation with chamber music ensembles.
"The interaction with his excellent partner Lea Suter on the organ in Max Peters' highly dramatic Elegy op. 9, is equally demanding for both protagonists. The performance by Ms. Suter masterfully - also with regard to the art of registration and colorfulness - masterfully used by Ms. Suter organ in Bremen's concert hall "Die Glocke" rounds off the pleasure."
Thomas Baack on his debut CD "Trombone & Organ" with Duo GlossArte & the Franz Kuhn Trombone Quartet, Klassik Heute (04/2022)
"Juan González Martínez's solo trombone blended so seamlessly with the organ sounds that, with your eyes closed, you could imagine it was an organ register."
Martin Scheibner. Concert on April 6, 2022, in the Historic Town Hall of Wuppertal. Rheinisches Blechblatt, 2nd quarter of 2022
Weckmann Consort
The Weckmann Consort was founded by musician and organ builder Lea Suter. The musicians use historical instruments to research the sounds that their namesake, the Hamburg Jakobi organist Matthias Weckmann (1619-74), might have heard.
Franz Kuhn Trombone Quartet
The Franz Kuhn Trombone Quartet was founded by Juan González Martínez and consists of specialists in historical trombone instruments. The quartet has at its disposal a complete, original set of trombones (alto, tenor, and two bass trombones) from the 1920s by Franz Kuhn. At the same time, the musicians are engaged in historical-romantic playing techniques, based in particular on scores and transcriptions from the estate of Paul Weschke (1867-1940).
instruments
Historical trombones
The specialist in historical trombones has a versatile collection of instruments, which he constantly adds to with care and exquisite taste. Fascinated by the subtle soundscapes from the Renaissance to the Romantic period and the musical context in which the trombone plays an important role, Juan González Martínez shows us his collection of instruments and the works in which he absolutely must use them.
Upcoming concerts
Spanish Connection – Duo GlossArte & Runar Kjeldsberg
Spanish Connection – Duo GlossArte & Runar Kjeldsberg
Sackbut & historic trombone player from northern Germany with Spanish roots
Baroque trombonist Juan González Martínez is considered one of the most versatile trombonists of the younger generation in the field of historical performance practice. He plays instruments from the Renaissance to the Romantic period and focuses on historical playing techniques with the aim of touching his audience with a warm, lyrical sound.
media
Passion, authenticity, enthusiasm
Driven by inexhaustible enthusiasm and a deep love for the trombone, Juan González Martínez repeatedly embarks on a fascinating journey through the centuries. His recordings—whether as a passionate homage to the fiery fandango, a discovery of romantic trombone literature, or a melodious journey through time to Spain's "Siglo de Oro"—combine joy of playing, artistic precision, and tonal authenticity at the highest level.
Projects and ensembles
with and around baroque trombonist Juan González Martínez
Iberian Concert
Spanish music from the Renaissance to the Romantic period, and its influence on other countries: these are the themes of Concierto Ibérico. Founded in the cool north of Germany, the ensemble warms even the most frostbitten listeners with its original programs.
As artistic director, the Spaniard unfolds his rhythmic talent, endless wit, and compositional creativity with experimental colleagues from the international music scene.
KonzertStattReise:
City tour with concert
When the Concierto Ibérico ensemble, which plays on many different historical instruments, performs during a city tour, there isn't a dry eye in the house. Experience old Bremen in a whole new way with the Spanish ensemble and the renowned educational tour operator StattReisen: with historical facts, curious stories, and the lively music of the real town musicians of centuries past!
Duo GlossArte
Inspired by the art of ornamentation, the Duo GlossArte has set itself the goal of researching and playing the literature for trombone and harpsichord, as well as organ on historical instruments or their replicas. The musicians are always on the lookout for the original sound of the respective period and region and perform both as a duo and as soloists with baroque orchestras and in cooperation with chamber music ensembles.
Weckmann Consort
The Weckmann Consort was founded by musician and organ builder Lea Suter. The musicians use historical instruments to research the sounds that their namesake, the Hamburg Jakobi organist Matthias Weckmann (1619-74), might have heard.
Franz Kuhn Trombone Quartet
The Franz Kuhn Trombone Quartet was founded by Juan González Martínez and consists of specialists in historical trombone instruments. The quartet has at its disposal a complete, original set of trombones (alto, tenor, and two bass trombones) from the 1920s by Franz Kuhn. At the same time, the musicians are engaged in historical-romantic playing techniques, based in particular on scores and transcriptions from the estate of Paul Weschke (1867-1940).
instruments
Historical trombones
The specialist in historical trombones has a versatile collection of instruments, which he constantly adds to with care and exquisite taste. Fascinated by the subtle soundscapes from the Renaissance to the Romantic period and the musical context in which the trombone plays an important role, Juan González Martínez shows us his collection of instruments and the works in which he absolutely must use them.