Clara Arce Martínez, award-winning Spanish saxophonist, stands out for her artistic excellence and international influence.
Soloist, chamber musician, and pedagogue, she performs on the world’s greatest stages and teaches saxophone at several conservatories.
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Spanish saxophonist Clara Arce Martínez studied at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Castilla-La Mancha with Antonio Felipe Belijar and Claude Delangle, graduating in 2019 with the highest honors.
She continued her training by completing a Master’s in Musical Research at the International University of Valencia and a Master’s in Instrumental Pedagogy at Alfonso X “El Sabio” University in Madrid.
Competitions and Awards
Clara is a laureate of several national and international competitions, including:
➤ 1st Prize – National Competition “Jóvenes Intérpretes Ciutat de Xàtiva” (2020)
➤ 2nd Prize – Buffet Crampon International Competition (Portugal, 2017)
➤ Finalist – Gran Premio Povoletto International Competition (Italy, 2021)
➤ Special Mention – Cofrentes Chamber Music Competition (2016, with the Rhombus Ensemble)
Artistic Career
As a soloist and chamber musician, Clara has performed with renowned ensembles and orchestras such as:
➤ Castilla-La Mancha Conservatory Orchestra
➤ Saxophone Ensemble
➤ San Marco Wind Band
She has appeared in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, and France, taking part in international festivals and concert series.
She is currently a member of the Rhombus Ensemble and the Trio Iris, with which she pursues an active musical career.
Teaching and Outreach
Since 2020, Clara has been Professor of Saxophone at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Cullera and the Vicent Vera Conservatory in Sueca.
She is also regularly invited to give masterclasses in Spain and Italy, sharing her expertise with the next generation of saxophonists.
