"Once Martins starts playing, something transforms him. He becomes his instrument and the music. He seems to disengage from us mere mortals to enter a rapturous world of his own...He left no emotional stone unturned in his performance."

- EarRelevant

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"flawlessly played...Martins’s sense of style and unassuming approach, combined with his lithe, effortless ability on the cello, made this a deeply moving experience."

- The Strad Magazine

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"completely charmed the audience...concentration was infectious"

- Cleveland Classical

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"truly outstanding performance...Gabriel was polished, focused, and in complete control from the first note to the last. He revealed heart, passion, intellect, and a finely-nuanced palette of colors in a compelling manner worthy of a seasoned artist."

- cellist Ralph Kirshbaum

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"Young cellist Gabriel Martins gave a rich, warm and highly nuanced performance of Robert Schumann's 'Cello Concerto' in a minor."

- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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"Multi-award-winning Brazilian-American cellist Gabriel Martins is turning ears as one of the most exciting artists of his generation."

- 92NY

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Classic FM 30 under 30

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​The Violin Channel Young Artist of the Week

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Aspen Music Festival Spotlight