‘Isabel Martínez's sound is distinguished by its warmth and delicacy. It maintains a perfect balance between virtuosity and contrasting moments of intimacy and introspection.’ (Melómano Magazine).

Isabel Martínez is one of the most distinctive personalities of classical guitar's newest generation. She enjoys a busy international career taking her captivating stage presence, virtuosity and beguiling interpretations to audiences worldwide. She has performed in prestigious concert halls such as Milton Court - Barbican Centre in London, Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica and Hangzhou Grand Theater in China, among others.

Isabel was born in Cartagena (Spain), and began learning the guitar aged eight with Susi Alfonso. She continued her guitar studies at the Conservatorio Superior Óscar Esplá in Alicante, obtaining the Premio Extraordinario under Ignacio Rodes, going on to graduate with Distinction in her Master of Performance at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London under Robert Brightmore. She holds a Master in Performance from the University of Alicante where she studied with David Russell, Manuel Barrueco, Hopkinson Smith, Paul O’Dette, Roberto Aussel, Fabio Zanon and Shin-Ichi Fukuda; and a Master in Guitar Performance and Music Research from the Conservatorio Superior of Alicante.

Isabel appears regularly on the festival circuit worldwide and has had several works dedicated to her. Her first album “Noche Andaluza” inspired by the Arab heritage and the popular music from Andalusia raised a real interest among the public:

‘This disc is most enjoyable for both the quality of the music selected and the sheer musicality of the performer, who also enjoys the highest technical skills.’ (Ray Picot, ILAMS).

She currently combines her performing career with her passion for teaching at the Conservatorio de Música de San Javier in Spain. Isabel plays a Paco Santiago Marín guitar and uses Augustine strings exclusively. 

“Isabel’s performance was masterful… she is an outstanding guitarist with very high technical and musical level”
David Russell, Grammy Award winner.

“Isabel has distinguished herself as one of the best guitarists in this international group of high leveled musicians... a very refined, kind and intelligent person”
Manuel Barrueco – Peabody Conservatory

“An intelligent technique. A warm sound, nostalgic at times. An enchanting musical presence; like the interpreter herself”
Marco Smaili, Guitarist and composer