Lionel Martin

Lionel Martin is a highly acclaimed cellist born in 2003 near Stuttgart, Germany, who began playing the cello at the age of five. Growing up in Tübingen and spending some early years in Perth, Australia, he has been praised for his “apollonically inspired tones” and deep spiritual expression in music. He studied under Joseph Hasten for twelve years and continues his advanced studies with renowned teachers such as Thomas Grossenbacher and Frans Helmerson at the Kronberg Academy. Martin has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Suggia Award in Porto (2024) and first prize in the Ton & Erklärung Competition (2022), and has been a fellow of the Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation since 2017.

Known both for his charismatic solo performances and sensitive chamber music, Martin regularly appears with leading orchestras like the NDR Radiophilharmonie and the SWR Symphony Orchestra. He has shared stages with top artists and performed in major venues worldwide, including the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Carnegie Hall. His recordings include works by Tavener, Shostakovich, Kabalevsky, and Tchaikovsky, highlighting his versatility and deep musical insight. With a fresh and imaginative approach, Lionel Martin is recognized as one of the most promising cellists of his generation.

Genres

Minimalism

Avant-garde

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Baroque

Romantic Music

Orchestral

Solo Cello

Latest Release

Camille Saint-Saëns: Complete Concertos (New Talents Edition #2)

Camille Saint-Saëns•

Jae Hong Park•

Lionel Martin•

Ben Goldscheider•

ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra•

Howard Griffiths

Album - 11 Tracks - Released October 31, 2025