Ravel, Maurice
Originally written as a piano duet for children, this limpid music was later orchestrated and produced as a ballet. The music loses none of its beauty and charm in this masterful arrangement by Carlo Martelli for string quartet. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Ravel, Maurice
Originally written as a piano duet for children, this limpid music was later orchestrated and produced as a ballet. The music loses none of its beauty and charm in this masterful arrangement by Carlo Martelli for string quartet. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Ravel, Maurice
Ravel arr. Martelli – Menuet from Le Tombeau de Couperin (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The work from which this piece is taken was originally a suite for piano, written in free imitation of the style of Couperin. Written in memory of Jean Dreyfus at whose home Ravel recuperated after he was demobilized at the end of World War One, it is perhaps best known in the orchestral version made by the composer.
The work from which this piece is taken was originally a suite for piano, written in free imitation of the style of Couperin. Written in memory of Jean Dreyfus at whose home Ravel recuperated after he was demobilized at the end of World War One, it is perhaps best known in the orchestral version made by the composer.
Ravel, Maurice
Ravel arr. Martelli – Forlane from Le Tombeau de Couperin (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is one of six movements of a suite composed for piano by Ravel in free imitation of the style of Couperin. It is perhaps best known in the orchestral version made by the composer.
This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is one of six movements of a suite composed for piano by Ravel in free imitation of the style of Couperin. It is perhaps best known in the orchestral version made by the composer.
Ravel, Maurice
Ravel arr. Martelli – Empress of the Pagodas from Mother Goose (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Carlo Martelli has employed great skill in capturing the oriental flavour of the piece (also known as Princess of the Pagodas). Originally for piano duet but better known in its orchestral version.
Carlo Martelli has employed great skill in capturing the oriental flavour of the piece (also known as Princess of the Pagodas). Originally for piano duet but better known in its orchestral version.
Ravel, Maurice
Originally written as a piano duet for children, this limpid music was later orchestrated and produced as a ballet. The music loses none of its beauty and charm in this masterful arrangement by Carlo Martelli. Conversations of Beauty and the Beast is based upon the version written by the 18th century French author Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Ravel, Maurice
Ravel arr. Martelli – Conversations of Beauty and the Beast from Mother Goose (String Quartet)
Originally written as a piano duet for children, this limpid music was later orchestrated and produced as a ballet. The music loses none of its beauty and charm in this masterful arrangement by Carlo Martelli. Conversations of Beauty and the Beast is based upon the version written by the 18th century French author Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Ponchielli, Amilcare
Ponchielli arr. Martelli – Dance of the Hours (String Quartet) – Digital Download
These dances, arranged by Carlo Martelli from the third act of Ponchielli's opera are, with those from Verdi's Aida, the most well know ballet music in all Italian opera. They occur during the celebrations accompanying Rudamess triumphant return to Egypt.
Ponchielli, Amilcare
Ponchielli arr. Martelli – Dance of the Hours (String Quartet)
These dances, arranged by Carlo Martelli from the third act of Ponchielli's opera are, with those from Verdi's Aida, the most well know ballet music in all Italian opera. They occur during the celebrations accompanying Rudamess triumphant return to Egypt.
Flute, 'Cello & Piano
Paul Lewis – Retrospective Family Portraits (Flute, ‘Cello & Piano) – Digital Download
Retrospective Family Portraits, written in 2002, four and a half years after the composer and his former wife parted company, is a deeply felt work. Lyrical and joyful but with an emotional sting in the tail, it is idiomatically written for the three instruments in the composer's usual Anglo-French melodic style. The three movements are: Kim - the family dog - a white Boxer, pictured galumphing along Somerset country lanes before taking off across the fields in joyful pursuit of rabbits and moles, finally returning home to sink exhausted into her basket. Geneviève - the composer's former wife - French, blonde, gracious, artistic and a wonderful cook, though not without her more enigmatic moments. Rowena - the composer's daughter - memories of the young Rowena on happy holidays in France pervade the music until, without warning, the mood changes towards the end; composer and daughter had not met since the family break-up four and a half years previously, and the music calls out Rowena's name into the distance, as did the composer's heart. The premiere took place as part of the 2002 Brighton Festival Fringe, and was performed by the Hilser Trio with Rachel Smith on flute, Rachel Firmager on 'Cello and Yoko Ono on Piano.
Flute, 'Cello & Piano
Paul Lewis – Retrospective Family Portraits (Flute, ‘Cello & Piano)
Retrospective Family Portraits, written in 2002, four and a half years after the composer and his former wife parted company, is a deeply felt work. Lyrical and joyful but with an emotional sting in the tail, it is idiomatically written for the three instruments in the composer's usual Anglo-French melodic style. The three movements are: Kim - the family dog - a white Boxer, pictured galumphing along Somerset country lanes before taking off across the fields in joyful pursuit of rabbits and moles, finally returning home to sink exhausted into her basket. Geneviève - the composer's former wife - French, blonde, gracious, artistic and a wonderful cook, though not without her more enigmatic moments. Rowena - the composer's daughter - memories of the young Rowena on happy holidays in France pervade the music until, without warning, the mood changes towards the end; composer and daughter had not met since the family break-up four and a half years previously, and the music calls out Rowena's name into the distance, as did the composer's heart. The premiere took place as part of the 2002 Brighton Festival Fringe, and was performed by the Hilser Trio with Rachel Smith on flute, Rachel Firmager on 'Cello and Yoko Ono on Piano.
An unaccompanied work for two flutes, using the entire range of the instrument and many techniques such as flutter tonguing and triple tonguing. It stretches ensemble playing yet lies well beneath the fingers and is haunting and melodious. For schools, colleges, conservatories, libraries and professionals.
Flute Duet
An unaccompanied work for two flutes, using the entire range of the instrument and many techniques such as flutter tonguing and triple tonguing. It stretches ensemble playing yet lies well beneath the fingers and is haunting and melodious. For schools, colleges, conservatories, libraries and professionals.
This arrangement of Away in a Manger by Rebecca Faith incorporates two traditional melodies woven together seamlessly to create a refreshing interpretation of a universally familiar song. A verse of the traditional American tune is heard first on the piano before being interrupted by the flute taking over with the British melody. Piano interludes of the American themes return but never in full until the end of the piece where it returns to its original starting point. As much as the familiar melodies are recognisable they are laced with jazzy harmonies and a nonchalant improvisatory style.
This arrangement of Away in a Manger by Rebecca Faith incorporates two traditional melodies woven together seamlessly to create a refreshing interpretation of a universally familiar song. A verse of the traditional American tune is heard first on the piano before being interrupted by the flute taking over with the British melody. Piano interludes of the American themes return but never in full until the end of the piece where it returns to its original starting point. As much as the familiar melodies are recognisable they are laced with jazzy harmonies and a nonchalant improvisatory style.
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart arr. Martelli – The Marriage of Figaro Overture (String Quartet) – Digital Download
One Mad Day was an alternative title for Mozart's famous opera, and that aspect is what is so superbly captured in this breathlessly bustling overture, here expertly transcribed for string quartet by Carlo Martelli. Ideal for colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart arr. Martelli – The Marriage of Figaro Overture (String Quartet)
One Mad Day was an alternative title for Mozart's famous opera, and that aspect is what is so superbly captured in this breathlessly bustling overture, here expertly transcribed for string quartet by Carlo Martelli. Ideal for colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 40 Movement 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This is an arrangement by Carlo Martelli of a movement from one of a trio of Symphonies which Mozart composed in the space of six weeks towards the end of his short life.
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 40 Movement 1 (String Quartet)
This is an arrangement by Carlo Martelli of a movement from one of a trio of Symphonies which Mozart composed in the space of six weeks towards the end of his short life.
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart arr. Martelli – Il Seraglio Overture (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Of Mozart's five most often heard operas Il Seraglio was the first to be composed. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli of the brilliant and vivacious overture, with its plaintive middle section, is of the version with a concert ending.
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart arr. Martelli – Il Seraglio Overture (String Quartet)
Of Mozart's five most often heard operas Il Seraglio was the first to be composed. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli of the brilliant and vivacious overture, with its plaintive middle section, is of the version with a concert ending.
Mendelssohn, Felix
This famous piece, arranged by Carlo Martelli, introduces the second act of Shakespeare's play and has long been regarded as the quintessence of the many marvellous Mendelssohnian scherzi.
Mendelssohn, Felix
Mendelssohn arr. Martelli – Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (String Quartet)
This famous piece, arranged by Carlo Martelli, introduces the second act of Shakespeare's play and has long been regarded as the quintessence of the many marvellous Mendelssohnian scherzi.
Mendelssohn, Felix
Mendelssohn arr. Martelli – Italian Symphony No. 4 Movement 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The spirit of this sparkling and joyous movement from Mendelssohn's famous and well-loved symphony is brilliantly captured and sustained in Carlo Martelli's superb adaptation for string quartet. For conservatories and professionals.
The spirit of this sparkling and joyous movement from Mendelssohn's famous and well-loved symphony is brilliantly captured and sustained in Carlo Martelli's superb adaptation for string quartet. For conservatories and professionals.
Flute & Piano
Mendelssohn arr. Faith – Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Flute & Piano) – Digital Download
This is a highly unique arrangement by Rebecca Faith. Its features are laid back jazzy chords and syncopated rhythms within a 6/8 structure. There is frequent use of clashing seconds in the harmony, but the familiar melody is prominent and not lost. This piece has five clear sections: a verse of the melody, a piano solo, another verse of the melody, a flute solo, then a final rendition of the melody - but here the flute continues to maintain an experimental feel, combining the verse and solo sections to conclude.
This is a highly unique arrangement by Rebecca Faith. Its features are laid back jazzy chords and syncopated rhythms within a 6/8 structure. There is frequent use of clashing seconds in the harmony, but the familiar melody is prominent and not lost. This piece has five clear sections: a verse of the melody, a piano solo, another verse of the melody, a flute solo, then a final rendition of the melody - but here the flute continues to maintain an experimental feel, combining the verse and solo sections to conclude.