Yevhenii Martianov joins the Rath Pack

Rath Trombones has welcomed Ukrainian trombonist, Yevhenii Martianov, to its growing roster of Artists.

Since 2022, Yevhenii has been the principal trombonist of the “Nadiia” Ukrainian Symphony Orchestra (NUSO), performing across Europe at venues such as the Krakow and Silesian Philharmonics, Witold Lutosławski Concert Studio in Warsaw, and KKL Luzern in Switzerland.

He has appeared at major festivals including Eufonie (Poland), Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte (Germany), and Spaeggia Festival (Italy), collaborating with renowned conductors such as Jurek Dybał, Michal Klauza, Taras Demchyshyn, Yurii Yakovenko, Yurii Yanko, Theodore Kuchar, and Vincent Kozlovsky.

Commenting on his new role as a Rath Artist, Yevhenii said: “I was truly happy when I found out that I had been accepted into the Rath family. It has been my dream to represent these instruments, and I feel very proud to do so.

“For me, this is a new stage in the development of my musical journey: new inspiration, new connections and new opportunities. My reaction is simple: joy, gratitude and an incredible sense of excitement for what we can do together next.”

Yevhenii is an active performer in cross-genre productions, collaborating with Hans Zimmer, and performing with Prime Orchestra (Ukraine) and Bruce Agency (Poland). He also participates in the New Zealand-based project “Synthony №1”, touring across France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Czechia, and Hungary.

A Doctor of Arts, Yevhenii’s research, “Trombone: New Formats of Communication in the 21st Century,” explores the evolution of performance practices and the role of the trombone in contemporary culture.

Discussing his Rath R4F Custom trombone, Yevhenii said: “What impresses me most about my Rath R4F is the combination of a warm, rich sound and precise response. The instrument allows me to move easily between symphonic and rock settings without changing my basic setup.

“The warm tone helps me blend perfectly with the orchestra, while the clarity and projection give me the confidence to play solos and to lead the trombone section when needed. The instrument feels very balanced and comfortable, which is especially important during long rehearsals, tours and an intense concert schedule. I have tried many instruments, but with Michael Rath I feel that the trombone truly has a soul.

“I am also very grateful for the hand support – this is an amazing detail. When my colleagues saw this hand support on my trombone, four of them decided to buy it as well.”

Yevhenii plays on a Rath R4F trombone with a Voigt valve, a red brass bell and tuning slide, nickel silver hand slide and a 41B leadpipe.