THE STRAD: Double bassist Uxía Martínez Botana signs with Fuga Libera

Martínez Botana will release an album of Felix Mendelssohn’s string quartet repertoire, in arrangements replacing the cello with double bass

Spanish double bassist Uxía Martínez Botana has signed with Fuga Libera for a series of recordings featuring string quartet repertoire.

Her upcoming album, Mendelssohn X Files, features string quartet works by Felix Mendelssohn which replace the cello and place the double bass at the heart of the ensemble.

Martínez Botana’s next recording project will feature music by Fazil Say, including the world premiere recording of the ‘Immigrants’ Trio, which was written for her.

Mendelssohn X Files will be released on Fuga Libera on 19 September 2025.

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