Davids, Martin

Martin Davids

Violinist Martin Davids founded and directs the Callipygian Players. “A devoted Baroqueartist and performer of considerable note” (Jack Neal, KUNR-FM), Mr. Davids isconcertmaster of Brandywine Baroque (DE), Third Coast Baroque, Bella Voce Sinfonia,and often leads Bach Collegium San Diego. He is principal second violin with theHaymarket Opera Company, and Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado. Mr. Davidsearned the prestigious Performer Diploma in Baroque violin from Indiana Universitywhere he studied with Stanley Ritchie. He also received a Masters degree from theUniversity of Michigan.His latest album, Baroque and Alone was released in May 2022. He is a third generationdisciple of the YiZung Yue school of internal martial arts and also hosts the “ClassicalHappy Hour” podcast.