Get to know self proclaimed Juggler Martin as he tells us what he gets up to when not playing his Viola

What do you do to relax in your spare time?
Cooking and pilates.

If you could perform in any venue, what / where would it be?
St Mark’s in Venice

Is there a piece you have fallen in love with since performing it with The Sixteen?
Handel’s Saul

What has been the most challenging piece of music you have ever performed?
Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde

Does anyone in The Sixteen have any annoying or unusual habits?! If so, what is it?
Not apart from myself. I have rhinitis so my nose can suddenly start running in concerts!

Do you have a party trick and if so, what is it?!
Juggling

Who were you, or would you be nervous to meet?
Simon Rattle when I first met him.

What do you think you would be doing if you weren’t a musician?
Something with people. If a miracle happened and I could get into medical school, a doctor.

What would your ultimate desert island disc be?
Bach’s Mass in B Minor.

What would you eat for your last supper?
A roast, probably lamb.

And the obligatory question…What football team do you support?!
Falmouth Town!