Horn Quartet
An arrangement by Martin Yates for horn quartet of this popular song.
One of Gershwin's earlier songs, arranged by Carlo Martelli here to reflect the characteristic style in which they were sung and played in the mid 1920's.
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – That Certain Feeling (String Quartet)
One of Gershwin's earlier songs, arranged by Carlo Martelli here to reflect the characteristic style in which they were sung and played in the mid 1920's.
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – Someone To Watch Over Me (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This arrangement, like others of Gershwin's songs by Carlo Martelli, is very much in the nature of an extended composition based on the original material. The Pavão Quartet recorded this piece on the CD Someone To Watch Over Me, released in 2006 by Landor Records LAN 277. On the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Gershwin arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – Someone To Watch Over Me (String Quartet)
This arrangement, like others of Gershwin's songs by Carlo Martelli, is very much in the nature of an extended composition based on the original material. The Pavão Quartet recorded this piece on the CD Someone To Watch Over Me, released in 2006 by Landor Records LAN 277. On the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Gershwin arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
The adaptation for string quartet of Rhapsody in Blue, which was composed originally for virtuoso solo pianoforte and symphony orchestra, presented the arranger Carlo Martelli with problems not normally encountered in this field. The piece has been largely recomposed and is only about half its original length, but the spirit and essence of Gershwin's masterpiece has been maintained. For conservatories and professionals.
Gershwin, George
The adaptation for string quartet of Rhapsody in Blue, which was composed originally for virtuoso solo pianoforte and symphony orchestra, presented the arranger Carlo Martelli with problems not normally encountered in this field. The piece has been largely recomposed and is only about half its original length, but the spirit and essence of Gershwin's masterpiece has been maintained. For conservatories and professionals.
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – Piano Concerto Movement 3 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
As a result of the instantaneous success of his Rhapsody in Blue for Piano and Orchestra, Gershwin was commissioned to write a three movement Piano Concerto - a severe test for him as for the first time he had to come to grips with a serious musical form. Gershwin succeeded magnificently, as has the arranger Carlo Martelli in reducing the third movement of this masterpiece down to four string players. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – Piano Concerto Movement 3 (String Quartet)
As a result of the instantaneous success of his Rhapsody in Blue for Piano and Orchestra, Gershwin was commissioned to write a three movement Piano Concerto - a severe test for him as for the first time he had to come to grips with a serious musical form. Gershwin succeeded magnificently, as has the arranger Carlo Martelli in reducing the third movement of this masterpiece down to four string players. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
One of Carlo Martelli's most scintillating string quartet arrangements. The original Gershwin material is treated to an almost quasi-symphonic development. The Pavão Quartet recorded this piece on the CD Someone To Watch Over Me, released in 2006 by Landor Records LAN 277. On the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Gershwin arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – Fascinatin’ Rhythm (String Quartet)
One of Carlo Martelli's most scintillating string quartet arrangements. The original Gershwin material is treated to an almost quasi-symphonic development. The Pavão Quartet recorded this piece on the CD Someone To Watch Over Me, released in 2006 by Landor Records LAN 277. On the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Gershwin arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
Elgar, Edward
The Wild Bears, here arranged by Carlo Martelli for String Quartet, is the last movement from Elgar's second Wand of Youth Suite and has become a favourite concert encore.
The Wild Bears, here arranged by Carlo Martelli for String Quartet, is the last movement from Elgar's second Wand of Youth Suite and has become a favourite concert encore.
Elgar, Edward
Elgar arr. Martelli – March from Wand of Youth Suite No. 2 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
At the height of his maturity as a composer, Elgar composed two suites for orchestra by expanding and developing some incidental music he had composed at the age of twelve for some private theatricals. Suite Two was first performed in Worcester on the 9th September 1908 as part of the Three Choirs Festival, and was conducted by the composer.
At the height of his maturity as a composer, Elgar composed two suites for orchestra by expanding and developing some incidental music he had composed at the age of twelve for some private theatricals. Suite Two was first performed in Worcester on the 9th September 1908 as part of the Three Choirs Festival, and was conducted by the composer.
Dvořák, Antonín
Dvořák arr. Martelli – Slavonic Dance, Opus 46 No. 8 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Dvořák wrote two sets of Slavonic Dances in which he expresses his great love of his homeland, a passion derived in its musical manifestation from Smetana. This very well known dance has now been arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Dvořák wrote two sets of Slavonic Dances in which he expresses his great love of his homeland, a passion derived in its musical manifestation from Smetana. This very well known dance has now been arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Dvořák, Antonín
Dvořák arr. Martelli – Slavonic Dance, Opus 46 No. 7 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This dance, arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet, is one of the lesser known of the series but contains all the usual attributes of this much loved composer - clean, logical harmony and a rich homophonic melodiousness with fresh and homely emotions.
This dance, arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet, is one of the lesser known of the series but contains all the usual attributes of this much loved composer - clean, logical harmony and a rich homophonic melodiousness with fresh and homely emotions.
Dvořák, Antonín
Dvořák arr. Martelli – Slavonic Dance, Opus 46 No. 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This jaunty and melodious piece is the first of sixteen written originally for piano duet but better known in their orchestral version, and now arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
This jaunty and melodious piece is the first of sixteen written originally for piano duet but better known in their orchestral version, and now arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
This viola solo in five movements was commissioned by Christel Baillie for a recital in Hamburg in 2004. Although difficult, it has been particularly taken on as an audition piece or for final recitals at Conservatoires in the UK. It has become customary to select movements as each can function as a piece in its own right. The style is tonal with a harmonic twist and in total is about 12 minutes long.
Viola Solo
This viola solo in five movements was commissioned by Christel Baillie for a recital in Hamburg in 2004. Although difficult, it has been particularly taken on as an audition piece or for final recitals at Conservatoires in the UK. It has become customary to select movements as each can function as a piece in its own right. The style is tonal with a harmonic twist and in total is about 12 minutes long.
A solid, serious work for aspiring string quartets or established groups, this piece was the subject of a master class from the Wihan Quartet from the Czech Republic. The quartet, inspired by Janáček's Intimate Letters quartet, was similarly inspired by letters from a woman to her lover. It is scored in three contrasting movements consisting of a gestural first movement, a slow arch form second movement and a fiery syncopated 5/4 finale.