Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 7 Movement 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This first movement contains the longest introduction of any of Beethoven's symphonies, and like the succeeding Allegro is almost dance-like in character. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 7 Movement 1 (String Quartet)
This first movement contains the longest introduction of any of Beethoven's symphonies, and like the succeeding Allegro is almost dance-like in character. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 7 Finale (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Arranged by Carlo Martelli, the final movement of Beethoven's seventh symphony, once described by Wagner as the apotheosis of the dance, is one of the most rumbustious and exciting ever composed by any symphonist.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 7 Finale (String Quartet)
Arranged by Carlo Martelli, the final movement of Beethoven's seventh symphony, once described by Wagner as the apotheosis of the dance, is one of the most rumbustious and exciting ever composed by any symphonist.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 6 Movement 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This opening movement, of perhaps Beethoven's most lyrical and contemplative symphony, lends itself particularly well to transference to the string quartet. Beethoven meant this movement to evoke the awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the country. This skilful arrangement by Carlo Martelli captures the mood intended just as well as the original.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 6 Movement 1 (String Quartet)
This opening movement, of perhaps Beethoven's most lyrical and contemplative symphony, lends itself particularly well to transference to the string quartet. Beethoven meant this movement to evoke the awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the country. This skilful arrangement by Carlo Martelli captures the mood intended just as well as the original.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 5 Movement 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
As to be or not to be is the one Shakespeare quote that is universally recognised, so too is the opening of this Symphony vis a vis Beethoven. Despite the impression of overwhelming intensity given by this movement, it is one of the most perfectly balanced the composer ever wrote.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 5 Movement 1 (String Quartet)
As to be or not to be is the one Shakespeare quote that is universally recognised, so too is the opening of this Symphony vis a vis Beethoven. Despite the impression of overwhelming intensity given by this movement, it is one of the most perfectly balanced the composer ever wrote.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 3 Eroica Movement 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The Eroica is the first significant work of Beethoven's second period in which he enlarged the whole scale and vocabulary of music. This, the opening movement of that towering masterpiece is a triumphant paean to heroism and liberty. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 3 Eroica Movement 1 (String Quartet)
The Eroica is the first significant work of Beethoven's second period in which he enlarged the whole scale and vocabulary of music. This, the opening movement of that towering masterpiece is a triumphant paean to heroism and liberty. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Moonlight Sonata, Movements 1 and 2 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The first movement of this sonata is one of Beethoven's most loved pieces, with the nocturnal romantic mood it encapsulates being perfectly captured in this arrangement. The third movement has been published separately. The Pavão Quartet recorded the first movement on the CD Dreaming, released in 2008 on Discrete Recordings DISC0801 and re-released in 2010 on Discadia Records DISCA001. Included on the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Grieg, Elgar, Debussy and Dvořák arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Moonlight Sonata, Movements 1 and 2 (String Quartet)
The first movement of this sonata is one of Beethoven's most loved pieces, with the nocturnal romantic mood it encapsulates being perfectly captured in this arrangement. The third movement has been published separately. The Pavão Quartet recorded the first movement on the CD Dreaming, released in 2008 on Discrete Recordings DISC0801 and re-released in 2010 on Discadia Records DISCA001. Included on the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Grieg, Elgar, Debussy and Dvořák arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Latin American Ludwig (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The similarity between the Mexican Hat Dance and the opening of the last movement of Beethoven's String Quartet No. 3 Opus 18 was the starting point for the inspiration of this arrangement by Carlo Martelli, which skilfully combines the two pieces.
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Beethoven arr. Martelli – Latin American Ludwig (String Quartet)
The similarity between the Mexican Hat Dance and the opening of the last movement of Beethoven's String Quartet No. 3 Opus 18 was the starting point for the inspiration of this arrangement by Carlo Martelli, which skilfully combines the two pieces.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Bach arr. Martelli – Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This arrangement by Carlo Martelli of perhaps the mightiest and most popular of all organ works is at the other end of the scale from the many that have been made for huge orchestras, although nonetheless effective despite its mere four string players. Suitable for colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Bach arr. Martelli – Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (String Quartet)
This arrangement by Carlo Martelli of perhaps the mightiest and most popular of all organ works is at the other end of the scale from the many that have been made for huge orchestras, although nonetheless effective despite its mere four string players. Suitable for colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Bach arr. Martelli – Sheep May Safely Graze, Cantata No. 208 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
It may come as a surprise to many who love this piece that the deep contentment and severity with which it is imbued carry no religious implications. Here arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet, it was originally a soprano solo with obbligato accompaniment for two flutes from the composers Birthday Cantata.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Bach arr. Martelli – Sheep May Safely Graze, Cantata No. 208 (String Quartet)
It may come as a surprise to many who love this piece that the deep contentment and severity with which it is imbued carry no religious implications. Here arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet, it was originally a soprano solo with obbligato accompaniment for two flutes from the composers Birthday Cantata.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Bach arr. Martelli – Italian Concerto Movement 3 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The title of this composition derives from the manner in which instrumental contrasts are exploited as in the Concerti Grossi of the period. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is, however, a straightforward adaptation for stringed instruments.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Bach arr. Martelli – Italian Concerto Movement 3 (String Quartet)
The title of this composition derives from the manner in which instrumental contrasts are exploited as in the Concerti Grossi of the period. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is, however, a straightforward adaptation for stringed instruments.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Bach arr. Martelli – Italian Concerto Movement 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Bach's timeless masterpiece originally written for keyboard is here masterfully transcribed by Carlo Martelli for the string quartet medium. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Bach arr. Martelli – Italian Concerto Movement 1 (String Quartet)
Bach's timeless masterpiece originally written for keyboard is here masterfully transcribed by Carlo Martelli for the string quartet medium. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Bach arr. Martelli – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 Movement 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Of all Bach's instrumental works the six Brandenburg Concertos are his most famous and well loved. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli of the first movement of Brandenburg No. 4 expertly transcribes for the four strings what was originally written for two recorders, solo violin and string orchestra.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Bach arr. Martelli – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 Movement 1 (String Quartet)
Of all Bach's instrumental works the six Brandenburg Concertos are his most famous and well loved. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli of the first movement of Brandenburg No. 4 expertly transcribes for the four strings what was originally written for two recorders, solo violin and string orchestra.
Albéniz, Isaac
The music of this Catalan born composer is always melodically charming, if without any particular emotional depth - this movement, arranged by Carlo Martelli, from his Suite Española No. 1 is no exception.
The music of this Catalan born composer is always melodically charming, if without any particular emotional depth - this movement, arranged by Carlo Martelli, from his Suite Española No. 1 is no exception.
Albéniz, Isaac
This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is of a dance in triple time known as a Sequidilla in its native Spain. It is the seventh of eight movements from the Suite Española No. 1 and is ideal for colleges, conservatories and professionals.
This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is of a dance in triple time known as a Sequidilla in its native Spain. It is the seventh of eight movements from the Suite Española No. 1 and is ideal for colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Wind Trio
Alan Danson – Six Miniatures for Double Reed Trio (Oboe, Cor Anglais & Bassoon) – Digital Download
Composed for the Peartree Trio of Peoria in the U.S.A., each miniature is a musical character in terms of styles, settings and trends of yesteryear and today. The Knot Garden evokes the ornate design of gardens of the Elizabethan age and contains many turns and ornaments, providing a good platform to demonstrate the unique blend of double reed players. At the other extreme Double Reed Workout in 7/8 time gives trio members a consistent work out of parts and a modern feel to this historical combination of instruments. The Old Eccentric with ungainly intervals, melodic lines and little turns of phrase represents an old world of mustaches, monocles and old Bentleys. The closing movement Concert Champetre is a playful Gigue in the mood of Champetre times of the past.
Composed for the Peartree Trio of Peoria in the U.S.A., each miniature is a musical character in terms of styles, settings and trends of yesteryear and today. The Knot Garden evokes the ornate design of gardens of the Elizabethan age and contains many turns and ornaments, providing a good platform to demonstrate the unique blend of double reed players. At the other extreme Double Reed Workout in 7/8 time gives trio members a consistent work out of parts and a modern feel to this historical combination of instruments. The Old Eccentric with ungainly intervals, melodic lines and little turns of phrase represents an old world of mustaches, monocles and old Bentleys. The closing movement Concert Champetre is a playful Gigue in the mood of Champetre times of the past.