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A native of Neuquén, Argentina, Martín Gendelman became involved with music early on. His study of the guitar took him to explore popular and classical styles alike. His main instructors included Carlos Giménez and jazz virtuoso Pino Marrone. At eighteen, he entered the La Plata National University, where he studied composition and music pedagogy under the guidance of composer Mariano Etkin, among others. During this time, he embarked into many musical activities and projects including composing and arranging music for local ensembles. Additionally, he worked as a freelance copyist for individuals and institutions and served as sound editor for the short film “El vaso en la pared.”
In 2002, with partial support of a fellowship awarded by the Province of Neuquén, he moved to Los Angeles, California. While studying with composers Liviu Marinescu and Daniel Kessner at California State University, Northridge, Gendelman oversaw the premiere of several new pieces for solo instrument and chamber ensembles. Around this time, he also began to incorporate electronics into his works. Simultaneously, he composed Patagonia Norte, the first piece ever written for the Symphony Orchestra of the city of Neuquén. The piece was premiered on June 17 of 2005 under the baton of Pablo Sobrino, and was broadcast live on public radio.
In August of 2007, he obtained a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition from the University of Maryland, where he studied with composers Lawrence Moss (primarily) and Thomas Delio. His dissertation work Unfolding, was premiered at the modern Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park, Maryland on March 29 of the same year. During this time, he continued to produce solo, chamber and symphonic works, but focused his creative work on site-specific, cross-disciplinary collaborations involving music, dance, video, and theatrical elements.
Currently, Gendelman lives in the Baltimore-Washington area. Besides his artistic work, he serves in the faculties of several well-regarded institutions such as the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Towson University; and the Levine School of Music. He has also taught at the Catholic University of America, and the University of Maryland, College Park.
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