Pascual Martínez-Forteza

Pascual Martínez-Forteza (born 1972) is a Spanish clarinetist. Born in Palma de Mallorca, he became the first Spanish musician in the history of the New York Philharmonic orchestra in 2001. Prior to that he was a member of the Cincinnati Symphony. He studied at the University of Southern California with Yehuda Gilad and is an active soloist and chamber musician in addition to his orchestral work. He is also a faculty member of New York University and from September 2016 is the new Clarinet Faculty at the Manhattan School of Music. He regularly teaches master classes at many international music festivals, conservatories, universities and schools all over the world.

Pascual Martínez-Forteza

Pascual Martínez-Forteza (born 1972) is a Spanish clarinetist. Born in Palma de Mallorca, he became the first Spanish musician in the history of the New York Philharmonic orchestra in 2001. Prior to that he was a member of the Cincinnati Symphony. He studied at the University of Southern California with Yehuda Gilad and is an active soloist and chamber musician in addition to his orchestral work. He is also a faculty member of New York University and from September 2016 is the new Clarinet Faculty at the Manhattan School of Music. He regularly teaches master classes at many international music festivals, conservatories, universities and schools all over the world.