Uxía Martínez Botana, Sergey Ostrovsky, Alexander Kagan, Noémie Bialobroda - Mendelssohn X Files (2025)

This album invites you to hear Mendelssohn as never before. Uxia Martinez Botana places the double bass at the heart of the string quartet with subtlety and imagination, replacing the traditional cello and opening up a world of unexpected textures and emotional depth. Joined by three exceptional musicians, she reshapes the balance of the ensemble while remaining faithful to the spirit of the music. From the warmth of Mendelssohn's joyful moments to the raw power of his grief, the double bass becomes both foundation and voice. This is not only a tribute to a great composer, it is also an artistic statement, offering a fresh lens on this beloved repertoire, and a moving exploration of how tradition can evolve without losing its soul.

Uxia Martinez Botana, double bass
Sergey Ostrovsky, violin
Alexander Kagan, violin
Noemi Bialobroda, viola

TRACKLIST

1. Uxía Martínez Botana, Sergey Ostrovsky, Alexander Kagan, Noémie Bialobroda - Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 44 No. 3, MWV R 28: III. Adagio non troppo (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana)
2. Uxía Martínez Botana, Sergey Ostrovsky, Alexander Kagan, Noémie Bialobroda - Mendelssohn: 4 Pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81: No. 3, Capriccio, MWV R 32 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana)
3. Uxía Martínez Botana, Sergey Ostrovsky, Alexander Kagan, Noémie Bialobroda - Mendelssohn: 4 Pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81: No. 4, Fuga, MWV R 23 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana)
4. Uxía Martínez Botana, Sergey Ostrovsky, Alexander Kagan, Noémie Bialobroda - Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80, MWV R 37 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana): I. Allegro vivace assai
5. Uxía Martínez Botana, Sergey Ostrovsky, Alexander Kagan, Noémie Bialobroda - Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80, MWV R 37 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana): II. Allegro assai
6. Uxía Martínez Botana, Sergey Ostrovsky, Alexander Kagan, Noémie Bialobroda - Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80, MWV R 37 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana): III. Adagio
7. Uxía Martínez Botana, Sergey Ostrovsky, Alexander Kagan, Noémie Bialobroda - Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80, MWV R 37 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana): IV. Finale. Allegro molto